Iran Passes Stricter Hijab Law Despite Presidential Concerns
Iran's parliament approved a new law increasing penalties for women violating the hijab dress code, including flogging, fines, and imprisonment, despite President Raisi's reservations; it's expected to take effect December 13th.
Iran Passes Stricter Hijab Law Despite Presidential Concerns
Iran's parliament approved a new law increasing penalties for women violating the hijab dress code, including flogging, fines, and imprisonment, despite President Raisi's reservations; it's expected to take effect December 13th.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia Elects Anti-West President Amidst Pro-EU Protests
Georgia elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a staunch critic of the West, as its new president on Saturday, amidst massive protests against the government's suspension of EU accession talks until 2028, raising concerns about Georgia's future relations with the West and its democratic trajectory.
Georgia Elects Anti-West President Amidst Pro-EU Protests
Georgia elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a staunch critic of the West, as its new president on Saturday, amidst massive protests against the government's suspension of EU accession talks until 2028, raising concerns about Georgia's future relations with the West and its democratic trajectory.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Elects Pro-Russia President Amidst Protests and Constitutional Crisis
Following contested parliamentary elections and the postponement of EU membership talks, Georgia's electoral college elected pro-Russia politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, despite widespread protests and international condemnation, sparking a constitutional crisis.
Georgia Elects Pro-Russia President Amidst Protests and Constitutional Crisis
Following contested parliamentary elections and the postponement of EU membership talks, Georgia's electoral college elected pro-Russia politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, despite widespread protests and international condemnation, sparking a constitutional crisis.
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60% Bias Score
Georgia Faces Potential Dual Presidency Amidst Political Crisis
Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party is attempting to install pro-Russian Mikhail Kavelashvili as president despite incumbent Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to leave office following disputed elections that sparked mass protests; Zourabichvili calls for new elections, while the EU considers sanctio...
Georgia Faces Potential Dual Presidency Amidst Political Crisis
Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party is attempting to install pro-Russian Mikhail Kavelashvili as president despite incumbent Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to leave office following disputed elections that sparked mass protests; Zourabichvili calls for new elections, while the EU considers sanctio...
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44% Bias Score
South Korean Assembly Votes to Impeach President Yoon
South Korea's National Assembly voted 204 to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law, sparking widespread protests; the constitutional court has 180 days to decide, and a new presidential election would follow within 60 days if the impeachment is upheld.
South Korean Assembly Votes to Impeach President Yoon
South Korea's National Assembly voted 204 to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law, sparking widespread protests; the constitutional court has 180 days to decide, and a new presidential election would follow within 60 days if the impeachment is upheld.
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44% Bias Score
Pro-Russian Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian politician, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday with 224 votes in parliament, succeeding Salome Zurabishvili, who rejects the results and continues protests, escalating political tensions.
Pro-Russian Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian politician, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday with 224 votes in parliament, succeeding Salome Zurabishvili, who rejects the results and continues protests, escalating political tensions.
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60% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Israel Over Gaza Hostage Crisis
Thousands protested across Israel on Saturday, demanding a comprehensive prisoner exchange for hostages held in Gaza, with family members accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of deception and prioritizing political considerations over the lives of the hostages.
Mass Protests Erupt in Israel Over Gaza Hostage Crisis
Thousands protested across Israel on Saturday, demanding a comprehensive prisoner exchange for hostages held in Gaza, with family members accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of deception and prioritizing political considerations over the lives of the hostages.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia's Disputed Presidential Election Amidst Mass Protests
Georgia's presidential election on December 14, 2024, is overshadowed by mass protests and accusations of electoral fraud following disputed October parliamentary elections, resulting in an opposition boycott and the likely installation of the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate, Mikheil Kavelas...
Georgia's Disputed Presidential Election Amidst Mass Protests
Georgia's presidential election on December 14, 2024, is overshadowed by mass protests and accusations of electoral fraud following disputed October parliamentary elections, resulting in an opposition boycott and the likely installation of the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate, Mikheil Kavelas...
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56% Bias Score
Georgia's Parliament Elects Pro-Russian Former Footballer as President
The Georgian parliament elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian former footballer, as the country's next president on December 16th, 2023, following a disputed October election and opposition boycott, further escalating tensions with the EU amidst ongoing protests.
Georgia's Parliament Elects Pro-Russian Former Footballer as President
The Georgian parliament elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian former footballer, as the country's next president on December 16th, 2023, following a disputed October election and opposition boycott, further escalating tensions with the EU amidst ongoing protests.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia's Contested Presidential Election Amidst Political Crisis
Georgia's December 14 presidential election is overshadowed by mass protests, an opposition boycott, and allegations of electoral fraud in the October parliamentary elections, leading to a deeply contested and potentially illegitimate outcome.
Georgia's Contested Presidential Election Amidst Political Crisis
Georgia's December 14 presidential election is overshadowed by mass protests, an opposition boycott, and allegations of electoral fraud in the October parliamentary elections, leading to a deeply contested and potentially illegitimate outcome.
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60% Bias Score
Pro-Russian Figure Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavlasvili, a pro-Russian former footballer, was elected president of Georgia by an electoral college controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, amidst large-scale pro-EU protests and following disputed elections.
Pro-Russian Figure Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavlasvili, a pro-Russian former footballer, was elected president of Georgia by an electoral college controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, amidst large-scale pro-EU protests and following disputed elections.
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48% Bias Score
Controversial Georgian Parliament Chair Election Fuels Protests"
Mikheil Kavelachvili was elected chairman of the Georgian parliament with 224 votes, despite opposition claims of election fraud and President Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the vote, leading to ongoing protests in Tbilisi and raising concerns about Georgia's democrati...
Controversial Georgian Parliament Chair Election Fuels Protests"
Mikheil Kavelachvili was elected chairman of the Georgian parliament with 224 votes, despite opposition claims of election fraud and President Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the vote, leading to ongoing protests in Tbilisi and raising concerns about Georgia's democrati...
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52% Bias Score