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2:58pm, 31st July, 2019

Canada's Conservative Party sets fundraising records as election looms

The Conservative Party of Canada outpaced the governing Liberal party of Canada by C$3.5 million ($2.7 million) in second-quarter fundraising, financial returns showed on Wednesday, ahead of an October national election.

6:36pm, 7th May, 2019

Entertainment

Disney delays 'Avatar 2,' sets dates for new 'Star Wars' films

Walt Disney Co on Tuesday pushed back the release of James Cameron's sequel to box-office champion "Avatar" by a year, to December 2021, and announced debut dates for new "Star Wars" films starting in December 2022.

12:18pm, 7th May, 2019

Entertainment

Disney delays 'Avatar 2,' sets dates for three 'Star Wars' films

Walt Disney Co pushed back the release of science-fiction sequel "Avatar 2" by a year to December 2021 and announced it will debut new "Star Wars" films in December 2022, 2024 and 2026.

At first 2020 event, Biden sets up battle with Trump over union vote

8:12pm, 29th April, 2019

Politics

At first 2020 event, Biden sets up battle with Trump over union vote

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made clear on Monday at his first event as a presidential candidate that he stands ready to battle President Donald Trump for the support of the blue-collar workers who were key to Trump's election in 2016.

Disney's 'Avengers: Endgame' sets opening day record in China

10:59am, 24th April, 2019

Entertainment

Disney's 'Avengers: Endgame' sets opening day record in China

Marvel superhero movie "Avengers: Endgame" set an opening-day record in China with an estimated $107.2 million in ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday.

After drug distributor charged, Trump sets speech on opioid fight

6:19am, 24th April, 2019

US

After drug distributor charged, Trump sets speech on opioid fight

President Donald Trump is expected to tout his fight against opioid abuse in remarks in Atlanta on Wednesday, a day after his administration brought its first related criminal charges against a major drug distributor and company executives.

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.

Germany to agree to Brexit delay but France sets conditions as May arrives in Paris

12:23pm, 9th April, 2019

UK

Germany to agree to Brexit delay but France sets conditions as May arrives in Paris

Germany and other European Union powers will accept Prime Minister Theresa May's request for another delay to Brexit but French President Emmanuel Macron will seek to limit Britain's influence as it grapples with its departure.

France sets conditions for another Brexit delay before May arrives

11:04am, 9th April, 2019

UK

France sets conditions for another Brexit delay before May arrives

French President Emmanuel Macron's office set out blunt conditions on Tuesday as Prime Minister Theresa May headed for Paris to ask him to agree to a delay in Britain's departure from the European Union.

Government sets out plan to comply with Brexit delay law, if it passes

1:45pm, 8th April, 2019

UK

Government sets out plan to comply with Brexit delay law, if it passes

The government's leader in parliament set out plans to hold a 90-minute debate on Tuesday on Prime Minister Theresa May's request for a delay to Brexit in order to comply with legislation expected to pass into law later on Monday.

Judge sets gun, travel limits for Felicity Huffman, other parents in U.S. college scam

2:45pm, 3rd April, 2019

Entertainment

Judge sets gun, travel limits for Felicity Huffman, other parents in U.S. college scam

A U.S. judge on Wednesday told parents charged in the largest college admissions scandal in U.S. history, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, to limit their international travel and remove any guns from their homes as they await t...

U.S. government sets 2.53 percent hike in 2020 payments to Medicare insurers

4:13pm, 1st April, 2019

US

U.S. government sets 2.53 percent hike in 2020 payments to Medicare insurers

The U.S. government on Monday said it would increase by 2.53 percent on average 2020 payments to the health insurers that manage Medicare Advantage insurance plans for seniors and the disabled.

EU sets April 12 Brexit date if Britain fails to back deal

6:39pm, 21st March, 2019

UK

EU sets April 12 Brexit date if Britain fails to back deal

Britain could leave the European Union without a Brexit deal on April 12 if MPs fail next week to back Prime Minister Theresa May's agreement with Brussels, EU leaders said after a crisis summit in Brussels on Thursday.

Pentagon sets limits on transgender troops

11:17pm, 12th March, 2019

US

Pentagon sets limits on transgender troops

The U.S. Defense Department signed a memo on Tuesday that would enforce limitations on transgender people serving in the military, a policy that has been the subject of court challenges.

Judge sets $1 million bail for singer R. Kelly on sexual assault charges

2:23pm, 23rd February, 2019

Entertainment

Judge sets $1 million bail for singer R. Kelly on sexual assault charges

Grammy-winning R&B singer R. Kelly, who for years has faced allegations that he abused women and underage girls, appeared in court in Chicago on Saturday to face charges that he sexually assaulted four people, including three teenagers.

More EU-UK Brexit talks set after Cox sets out backstop changes

3:50pm, 18th February, 2019

UK

More EU-UK Brexit talks set after Cox sets out backstop changes

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay said on Monday he would hold more talks with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier at mid-week after British Attorney General Geoffrey Cox sets out proposed amendments to the tricky Irish border backstop.

U.S. unveils plan to control some toxins in drinking water, sets no limits

12:16pm, 14th February, 2019

US

U.S. unveils plan to control some toxins in drinking water, sets no limits

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it plans to control a group of toxic chemicals found in Americans' drinking water but stopped short of setting limits until later this year.

Showdown looms as Venezuela's Guaido sets aid entry date

3:29pm, 12th February, 2019

World

Showdown looms as Venezuela's Guaido sets aid entry date

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido told a huge rally of supporters on Tuesday that humanitarian aid would enter the country on Feb. 23, setting the stage for a showdown with President Nicolas Maduro who has refused to let supplies in.

Takeda sets vote date, aims to close $62 billion Shire deal Jan. 8

4:16am, 12th November, 2018

Business

Takeda sets vote date, aims to close $62 billion Shire deal Jan. 8

Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical will hold an investor vote on its $62 billion acquisition of Shire next month and aims to close the deal on Jan. 8, signaling its confidence in securing the required support.

EU court sets Nov. 27 hearing on Brexit reversal case

8:03am, 7th November, 2018

UK

EU court sets Nov. 27 hearing on Brexit reversal case

Judges at the European Union's highest court will hear a case on the Brexit process on Nov. 27, reviewing whether Britain could unilaterally withdraw its decision to leave the EU, the Court of Justice said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Canada's Conservative Party sets fundraising records as election looms

Disney delays 'Avatar 2,' sets dates for new 'Star Wars' films

Disney delays 'Avatar 2,' sets dates for three 'Star Wars' films

At first 2020 event, Biden sets up battle with Trump over union vote

Disney's 'Avengers: Endgame' sets opening day record in China

After drug distributor charged, Trump sets speech on opioid fight

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

Germany to agree to Brexit delay but France sets conditions as May arrives in Paris

France sets conditions for another Brexit delay before May arrives

Government sets out plan to comply with Brexit delay law, if it passes

Judge sets gun, travel limits for Felicity Huffman, other parents in U.S. college scam

U.S. government sets 2.53 percent hike in 2020 payments to Medicare insurers

EU sets April 12 Brexit date if Britain fails to back deal

Pentagon sets limits on transgender troops

Judge sets $1 million bail for singer R. Kelly on sexual assault charges

More EU-UK Brexit talks set after Cox sets out backstop changes

U.S. unveils plan to control some toxins in drinking water, sets no limits

Showdown looms as Venezuela's Guaido sets aid entry date

Takeda sets vote date, aims to close $62 billion Shire deal Jan. 8

EU court sets Nov. 27 hearing on Brexit reversal case

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

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