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12:55pm, 3rd August, 2019

U.S. court rules against Maduro bid to oust opposition-backed Citgo board

The board of Citgo Petroleum [PDVSAC.UL] appointed by Venezuela's congress chief was properly seated, a U.S. court ruled, dealing a blow to contested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's efforts to retake control of the Texas-based refiner...

Trump adviser Stone loses bid to dismiss indictment stemming from Mueller probe

12:07pm, 1st August, 2019

Politics

Trump adviser Stone loses bid to dismiss indictment stemming from Mueller probe

President Donald Trump's longtime political adviser Roger Stone on Thursday lost a long-shot bid to overturn a seven-count indictment against him stemming from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

Oklahoma makes final bid to hold J&J responsible for opioid epidemic

5:55pm, 31st July, 2019

US

Oklahoma makes final bid to hold J&J responsible for opioid epidemic

Oklahoma's attorney general on Wednesday made his final bid to force Johnson & Johnson to pay $17 billion for its part in fueling the opioid epidemic, saying the drugmaker's "egregious" marketing caused an oversupply of addictive drugs and...

London Mayor backs bid to host 2023 Champions League final at Wembley

12:57pm, 31st July, 2019

UK

London Mayor backs bid to host 2023 Champions League final at Wembley

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has backed a Football Association (FA) bid for Wembley Stadium to host the 2023 Champions League final to mark the centenary of the original ground's opening.

Australian DJ dies in bid to help friend on Indonesia's Bali

5:34am, 6th May, 2019

Entertainment

Australian DJ dies in bid to help friend on Indonesia's Bali

Popular Australian DJ Adam Sky died in an accident at the weekend on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, authorities said on Monday.

U.S. rejects Tesla bid for tariff exemption for Autopilot 'brain'

8:15pm, 3rd May, 2019

Business

U.S. rejects Tesla bid for tariff exemption for Autopilot 'brain'

U.S. trade officials rejected Tesla Inc's bid for relief from President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariffs on the Chinese-made Autopilot "brain" of its Model 3 and other electric vehicles, one of more than 1,000 product denials linked to Chi...

U.S. rejects Tesla bid for tariff exemption for Model 3 'brain'

4:11pm, 3rd May, 2019

Business

U.S. rejects Tesla bid for tariff exemption for Model 3 'brain'

U.S. trade officials rejected Tesla Inc's bid for relief from President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on the Chinese-made computer "brain" of its Model 3 electric vehicles, one of more than 1,000 product denials linked to China's i...

Moore, under fire, withdraws from bid for Fed post

8:30pm, 2nd May, 2019

Politics

Moore, under fire, withdraws from bid for Fed post

Economic commentator Stephen Moore has withdrawn from consideration for a seat on the U.S. Federal Reserve Board after weeks of criticism about his political partisanship, shifting views on interest rate policy, and sexist comments about women.

Rebel Bramson defeated in bid for board seat to reform Barclays

9:59am, 2nd May, 2019

UK

Rebel Bramson defeated in bid for board seat to reform Barclays

Activist investor Edward Bramson lost his battle for a seat on the board at Barclays after shareholders voted against his bid to overhaul the under-fire investment bank from within.

Joe Biden to kick off presidential bid with speech to union workers

6:34am, 29th April, 2019

Politics

Joe Biden to kick off presidential bid with speech to union workers

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will hold his first event as a presidential candidate in Pittsburgh on Monday, speaking before union members whose endorsements may be key in the primary race.

Former VP Biden's 2020 bid reshapes White House race

1:28pm, 25th April, 2019

Politics

Former VP Biden's 2020 bid reshapes White House race

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden entered the 2020 Democratic presidential field on Thursday as an instant front-runner, drawing momentum away from other leading candidates and putting new pressure on underperformers to find ways to stay relevant.

Former Vice President Biden launches White House bid as Democratic frontrunner

9:16am, 25th April, 2019

Politics

Former Vice President Biden launches White House bid as Democratic frontrunner

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, a moderate who has made his appeal to working-class voters who deserted the Democrats in 2016 a key part of his political identity, launched a bid for the White House on Thursday as the party's instant front...

Former Vice President Biden launches White House bid as Democrat frontrunner

6:07am, 25th April, 2019

Politics

Former Vice President Biden launches White House bid as Democrat frontrunner

Former Vice President Joe Biden, a moderate who has made his appeal to working-class voters that deserted the Democrats in 2016 a key part of his political identity, launched a bid for the White House on Thursday as the party's instant frontrunn...

Judge sets May 14 hearing in Trump bid to block Congress demand on his finances

3:28pm, 23rd April, 2019

Politics

Judge sets May 14 hearing in Trump bid to block Congress demand on his finances

A U.S. judge on Tuesday said he would hear oral arguments on May 14 in a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump seeking to block a subpoena for information about Trump's personal and business finances.

Former U.S. Vice President Biden to announce presidential bid on Thursday: NBC

11:44am, 23rd April, 2019

US

Former U.S. Vice President Biden to announce presidential bid on Thursday: NBC

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden plans to announce he is seeking the Democratic Party's presidential nomination for the 2020 election on Thursday, NBC news reported.

Democrats make legal bid for all Russia probe evidence, Trump calls Mueller report 'crazy'

1:26pm, 19th April, 2019

US

Democrats make legal bid for all Russia probe evidence, Trump calls Mueller report 'crazy'

Congressional Democrats on Friday took legal action to see all of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's evidence from his inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 election, with an eye to using the probe's findings against President Do...

Riding momentum, 'Mayor Pete' to make 2020 presidential bid official

6:13am, 14th April, 2019

Politics

Riding momentum, 'Mayor Pete' to make 2020 presidential bid official

Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, who has enjoyed a surge in opinion polls and a torrent of media coverage, will formally launch a bid on Sunday for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Booker launches 'Justice' tour, aiming for surge in U.S. presidential bid

6:08am, 13th April, 2019

Politics

Booker launches 'Justice' tour, aiming for surge in U.S. presidential bid

U.S. Senator Cory Booker will launch a two-week national tour on Saturday with a rally in his adopted hometown of Newark, New Jersey, aiming to put momentum behind a presidential campaign stuck in the middle of a growing pack of Democratic candidates...

Kamala Harris carves distinct early-state path in her 2020 White House bid

2:24pm, 12th April, 2019

Politics

Kamala Harris carves distinct early-state path in her 2020 White House bid

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris held just one public event this week during her third trip to Iowa since joining the contest for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, a town hall at the University of Iowa where she talked about her plan to raise te...

Beto O'Rourke's past support for charter schools scrutinized in 2020 White House bid

5:55am, 11th April, 2019

Politics

Beto O'Rourke's past support for charter schools scrutinized in 2020 White House bid

Democrat Beto O'Rourke has called for investment in a “world-class public school system" and says teachers make up the single biggest professional group contributing to his 2020 presidential campaign.

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U.S. court rules against Maduro bid to oust opposition-backed Citgo board

Trump adviser Stone loses bid to dismiss indictment stemming from Mueller probe

Oklahoma makes final bid to hold J&J responsible for opioid epidemic

London Mayor backs bid to host 2023 Champions League final at Wembley

Australian DJ dies in bid to help friend on Indonesia's Bali

U.S. rejects Tesla bid for tariff exemption for Autopilot 'brain'

U.S. rejects Tesla bid for tariff exemption for Model 3 'brain'

Moore, under fire, withdraws from bid for Fed post

Rebel Bramson defeated in bid for board seat to reform Barclays

Joe Biden to kick off presidential bid with speech to union workers

Former VP Biden's 2020 bid reshapes White House race

Former Vice President Biden launches White House bid as Democratic frontrunner

Former Vice President Biden launches White House bid as Democrat frontrunner

Judge sets May 14 hearing in Trump bid to block Congress demand on his finances

Former U.S. Vice President Biden to announce presidential bid on Thursday: NBC

Democrats make legal bid for all Russia probe evidence, Trump calls Mueller report 'crazy'

Riding momentum, 'Mayor Pete' to make 2020 presidential bid official

Booker launches 'Justice' tour, aiming for surge in U.S. presidential bid

Kamala Harris carves distinct early-state path in her 2020 White House bid

Beto O'Rourke's past support for charter schools scrutinized in 2020 White House bid

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