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Chile’s Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

Arab News and The Straits Times describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy for the United Nations secretary-general position after a poll showed low support. Bachelet made the announcement via a social media video.
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CenterChile’s Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

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Arab NewsNews report · Sep 20, 5:03 AM

Chile’s Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy for the United Nations secretary-general position after a poll showed low support. Bachelet made the announcement via...

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The Straits TimesNews report · Sep 20, 12:15 AM

Chile’s Michelle Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

A straw poll showed Bachelet in second to last place among eight candidates.

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SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Sep 20, 12:15 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

Sep 20, 5:03 AM: Arab News joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.