Liberian court halts presidential run-off vote amid fraud probeMONROVIA (Reuters) - Liberia s Supreme Court on Monday put a presidential run-off on hold until the electoral commission can investigate claims of irregularities and alleged fraud in last month s first round of voting.  Former footballer George Weah was initially set to face Vice-President Joseph Boakai on Tuesday to determine who will replace Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. A successful vote would be Liberia s first democratic transfer of power in over 70 years. But preparations for the second round were halted last week when the Supreme Court announced it was examining a complaint by the Liberty Party of third-placed candidate Charles Brumskine. The Supreme Court s order for a full investigation into the allegations could push back the run-off date by weeks or even result in a re-run of the first round.   The NEC (National Elections Commission) is stopped and prohibited from conducting the run off election until the complaint filed by the petitioners is investigated by the NEC,  the Supreme Court ruling said.      Addressing the Supreme Court last week, Brumskine cited  gross irregularities  in the first round and accused NEC officials of fraud.  The NEC has denied wrongdoing and said the election was largely fair. International observers say they saw no major problems with the vote. But a growing chorus of parties have expressed doubt about the vote, including Boakai s ruling Unity Party, which last week accused Johnson Sirleaf, one of its own members, of trying to influence the vote. She rejected the allegation.   The course we pursue is not about Charles Walker Brumskine. It is not about the Liberty Party. It is greater than all of us. It is about our country,  Brumskine said following the Supreme Court ruling.  Janga Kowo, Secretary General of Weah s CDC party, called upon supporters to remain calm and allow the legal process to run its course. The Unity Party had no immediate comment on Monday s ruling.   Expectations of a poll delay have increased tensions in Liberia, where many are eager for change after 12 years of Johnson Sirleaf s rule. Her tenure cemented peace after a long civil war, but many Liberians say she did little to alleviate widespread poverty despite vast iron ore reserves.  It is now unclear when the run-off will take place.  The NEC has until mid-November to rule on the Liberty Party s complaint. If it is rejected, Brumskine could still take the case back before the Supreme Court with an appeal, potentially pushing the date of the second round into December.  The court also has the option of calling a new first round vote to be held within 60 days.  worldnews
liberia court halts presidential vote amid fraud probemonrovia reuters liberia supreme court monday put presidential hold electoral commission investigate claims irregularities alleged fraud last month first round voting former footballer george weak initially set face joseph bahai tuesday determine replace nobel peace prize laureate ellen johnson sirleaf a successful vote would liberia first democratic transfer power years but preparations second round halted last week supreme court announced examining complaint liberty party candidate charles brumskine the supreme court order full investigation allegations could push back date weeks even result first round the nec national elections commission stopped prohibited conducting run election complaint filed petitioner investigated nec supreme court ruling said addressing supreme court last week brumskine cited gross irregularities first round accused nec officials fraud the nec denied wrongdoing said election largely fair international observers say saw major problems vote but growing chorus parties expressed doubt vote including bahai ruling unity party last week accused johnson sirleaf one members trying influence vote she rejected allegation the course pursue charles walker brumskine it liberty party it greater us it country brumskine said following supreme court ruling manga owo secretary general weak cdc party called upon supporters remain calm allow legal process run course the unity party immediate comment monday ruling expectations poll delay increased tensions liberia many eager change years johnson sirleaf rule her tenure cemented peace long civil war many librarians say little alleviate widespread poverty despite vast iron ore reserves it unclear take place the nec rule liberty party complaint if rejected brumskine could still take case back supreme court appeal potentially pushing date second round december the court also option calling new first round vote held within days worldnews
Your task is to classify the provided input as real or fake news. Label 0 is meant for fake news, Label 1 is for real news. TEXT: Liberian court halts presidential run-off vote amid fraud probeMONROVIA (Reuters) - Liberia s Supreme Court on Monday put a presidential run-off on hold until the electoral commission can investigate claims of irregularities and alleged fraud in last month s first round of voting.  Former footballer George Weah was initially set to face Vice-President Joseph Boakai on Tuesday to determine who will replace Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. A successful vote would be Liberia s first democratic transfer of power in over 70 years. But preparations for the second round were halted last week when the Supreme Court announced it was examining a complaint by the Liberty Party of third-placed candidate Charles Brumskine. The Supreme Court s order for a full investigation into the allegations could push back the run-off date by weeks or even result in a re-run of the first round.   The NEC (National Elections Commission) is stopped and prohibited from conducting the run off election until the complaint filed by the petitioners is investigated by the NEC,  the Supreme Court ruling said.      Addressing the Supreme Court last week, Brumskine cited  gross irregularities  in the first round and accused NEC officials of fraud.  The NEC has denied wrongdoing and said the election was largely fair. International observers say they saw no major problems with the vote. But a growing chorus of parties have expressed doubt about the vote, including Boakai s ruling Unity Party, which last week accused Johnson Sirleaf, one of its own members, of trying to influence the vote. She rejected the allegation.   The course we pursue is not about Charles Walker Brumskine. It is not about the Liberty Party. It is greater than all of us. It is about our country,  Brumskine said following the Supreme Court ruling.  Janga Kowo, Secretary General of Weah s CDC party, called upon supporters to remain calm and allow the legal process to run its course. The Unity Party had no immediate comment on Monday s ruling.   Expectations of a poll delay have increased tensions in Liberia, where many are eager for change after 12 years of Johnson Sirleaf s rule. Her tenure cemented peace after a long civil war, but many Liberians say she did little to alleviate widespread poverty despite vast iron ore reserves.  It is now unclear when the run-off will take place.  The NEC has until mid-November to rule on the Liberty Party s complaint. If it is rejected, Brumskine could still take the case back before the Supreme Court with an appeal, potentially pushing the date of the second round into December.  The court also has the option of calling a new first round vote to be held within 60 days.  worldnews
Your task is to classify the provided input as real or fake news. Label 0 is meant for fake news, Label 1 is for real news. TEXT: liberia court halts presidential vote amid fraud probemonrovia reuters liberia supreme court monday put presidential hold electoral commission investigate claims irregularities alleged fraud last month first round voting former footballer george weak initially set face joseph bahai tuesday determine replace nobel peace prize laureate ellen johnson sirleaf a successful vote would liberia first democratic transfer power years but preparations second round halted last week supreme court announced examining complaint liberty party candidate charles brumskine the supreme court order full investigation allegations could push back date weeks even result first round the nec national elections commission stopped prohibited conducting run election complaint filed petitioner investigated nec supreme court ruling said addressing supreme court last week brumskine cited gross irregularities first round accused nec officials fraud the nec denied wrongdoing said election largely fair international observers say saw major problems vote but growing chorus parties expressed doubt vote including bahai ruling unity party last week accused johnson sirleaf one members trying influence vote she rejected allegation the course pursue charles walker brumskine it liberty party it greater us it country brumskine said following supreme court ruling manga owo secretary general weak cdc party called upon supporters remain calm allow legal process run course the unity party immediate comment monday ruling expectations poll delay increased tensions liberia many eager change years johnson sirleaf rule her tenure cemented peace long civil war many librarians say little alleviate widespread poverty despite vast iron ore reserves it unclear take place the nec rule liberty party complaint if rejected brumskine could still take case back supreme court appeal potentially pushing date second round december the court also option calling new first round vote held within days worldnews