Q: The next court session will be when the three-judge tribunal announces its verdict in mid-February .

The court 's three-judge tribunal was expected to give its verdict next February .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: No one has been killed in the attacks , which have continued despite major setbacks for al Qaeda in a battle with Saudi security forces .

No one has been killed in the recent attacks , which have continued despite serious setbacks for al-Qaeda following battles with Saudi security forces .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: In a conference call with reporters , RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie said he sent the request to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves .

Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A:
yes