Failed Arrest of Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities failed to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol after a six-hour standoff at his residence, where thousands of supporters clashed with police, despite a warrant issued for his unexpected declaration of military emergency last month aimed at sidelining parliament.
Failed Arrest of Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities failed to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol after a six-hour standoff at his residence, where thousands of supporters clashed with police, despite a warrant issued for his unexpected declaration of military emergency last month aimed at sidelining parliament.
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36% Bias Score
Failed Arrest Attempt of Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
On Friday, South Korean authorities attempted to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence but were blocked by his security personnel, leading to a standoff with thousands of pro-Yoon demonstrators and raising concerns about the country's political stability.
Failed Arrest Attempt of Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
On Friday, South Korean authorities attempted to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence but were blocked by his security personnel, leading to a standoff with thousands of pro-Yoon demonstrators and raising concerns about the country's political stability.
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56% Bias Score
South Korean President's Arrest Met With Protests
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest was met by thousands of supporters clashing with police in Seoul; Yoon claims the attempt is illegal, citing threats from "anti-state forces".
South Korean President's Arrest Met With Protests
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest was met by thousands of supporters clashing with police in Seoul; Yoon claims the attempt is illegal, citing threats from "anti-state forces".
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52% Bias Score
Georgian Protests Continue Amidst EU Condemnation
Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi on New Year's Eve, continuing demonstrations against the government following the November 28th election and the suspension of EU accession talks; Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence and announced visa restrictions for Georgian officials.
Georgian Protests Continue Amidst EU Condemnation
Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi on New Year's Eve, continuing demonstrations against the government following the November 28th election and the suspension of EU accession talks; Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence and announced visa restrictions for Georgian officials.
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44% Bias Score
Bangladesh Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising that Ousted Hasina
Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the five-month anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and left over 1,000 dead; the interim government will issue a declaration addressing the uprising's goals.
Bangladesh Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising that Ousted Hasina
Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the five-month anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and left over 1,000 dead; the interim government will issue a declaration addressing the uprising's goals.
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36% Bias Score
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
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52% Bias Score
Belarus Intensifies Repression Ahead of 2025 Elections
With Belarus's 2025 presidential elections nearing, authorities are employing widespread intimidation tactics, including home searches and 'preventive' talks, targeting even non-political citizens based on a database of individuals involved in past protests, to prevent any dissent.
Belarus Intensifies Repression Ahead of 2025 Elections
With Belarus's 2025 presidential elections nearing, authorities are employing widespread intimidation tactics, including home searches and 'preventive' talks, targeting even non-political citizens based on a database of individuals involved in past protests, to prevent any dissent.
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48% Bias Score
Cameroonian Bishops Condemn Biya's Rule Ahead of 2025 Elections
In their New Year's homilies, several Cameroonian bishops openly criticized President Paul Biya's 42-year rule, highlighting the suffering of citizens and urging a peaceful transition of power ahead of the October 2025 presidential elections, sparking a viral outcry on social media and prompting cal...
Cameroonian Bishops Condemn Biya's Rule Ahead of 2025 Elections
In their New Year's homilies, several Cameroonian bishops openly criticized President Paul Biya's 42-year rule, highlighting the suffering of citizens and urging a peaceful transition of power ahead of the October 2025 presidential elections, sparking a viral outcry on social media and prompting cal...
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40% Bias Score
Serbian New Year's Eve Protest Demands Justice for Novi Sad Tragedy
On New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters in Belgrade and other Serbian cities demonstrated against President Aleksandar Vucic, demanding justice for the 15 victims of a November 1st concrete canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which they blame on corruption and substandard construction practices.
Serbian New Year's Eve Protest Demands Justice for Novi Sad Tragedy
On New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters in Belgrade and other Serbian cities demonstrated against President Aleksandar Vucic, demanding justice for the 15 victims of a November 1st concrete canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which they blame on corruption and substandard construction practices.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia: 34 Days of Protests After EU Accession Suspension
Following the Georgian PM's announcement on November 28th suspending EU accession talks, 34 days of protests erupted, culminating in a New Year's Eve demonstration in Tbilisi where tens of thousands demanded new elections and the release of detained activists; Germany, France, and Poland responded w...
Georgia: 34 Days of Protests After EU Accession Suspension
Following the Georgian PM's announcement on November 28th suspending EU accession talks, 34 days of protests erupted, culminating in a New Year's Eve demonstration in Tbilisi where tens of thousands demanded new elections and the release of detained activists; Germany, France, and Poland responded w...
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: EU Accession Suspension Sparks Violent Unrest
Following Georgian PM Kobakhidze's November 28th suspension of EU accession talks, daily protests erupted, often violently suppressed by police. Tens of thousands demonstrated on New Year's Day in Tbilisi, demanding new elections and prisoner releases; Germany, France, and Poland condemned the viole...
Georgia Protests: EU Accession Suspension Sparks Violent Unrest
Following Georgian PM Kobakhidze's November 28th suspension of EU accession talks, daily protests erupted, often violently suppressed by police. Tens of thousands demonstrated on New Year's Day in Tbilisi, demanding new elections and prisoner releases; Germany, France, and Poland condemned the viole...
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40% Bias Score
Romania Implements Austerity Measures to Curb Record Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced austerity measures including tax hikes, subsidy cuts, and delayed salary/pension increases to combat its 8.5% GDP budget deficit—the EU's highest—aiming for a 7% deficit by end-2025 and 2.5% within seven years, sparking public protests.
Romania Implements Austerity Measures to Curb Record Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced austerity measures including tax hikes, subsidy cuts, and delayed salary/pension increases to combat its 8.5% GDP budget deficit—the EU's highest—aiming for a 7% deficit by end-2025 and 2.5% within seven years, sparking public protests.
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44% Bias Score