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brazilian police surrounding slums north of rio de janeiro to rid them of violent drug traffickers. | the police officers surrounded the slums north of rio de janeiro to rid them of violent drug traffickers and seize weapons and drugs. | 3.8 |
regional and international non-proliferation issues should be addressed through dialogue and negotiations. | the second proposal was that regional and international non-proliferation issues should be addressed through dialogue and negotiations. | 3.6 |
bombing occurred in afghanistan as attacks by anti-government insurgents increase in recent days. | a bombing occurred in afghanistan but police have not yet stated who is responsible. | 2.6 |
georgian government websites are under intense cyber attack following russian military strikes against georgia late last week. | the cyber attacks follow russian military strikes launched against georgia late last week. | 4.8 |
switzerland's trade and diplomatic relations with iran have been criticized in recent months after foreign minister micheline calmy-rey traveled to tehran in march 2008 to sign a deal with iran's state gas firm. | switzerland's trade and diplomatic relations with the islamic republic have been criticized in recent months after foreign minister micheline calmy-rey traveled to tehran in march 2008 to sign a gas deal. | 3.8 |
the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe. | the conventional forces in europe treaty was signed by russian and nato members in 1990. | 2.8 |
the african union has proposed a peacekeeping mission to help somalia's struggling transitional government stabilize somalia. | the african union has proposed a peacekeeping mission to aid the struggling transitional government in stabilizing somalia, particularly after the withdrawal of ethiopian forces. | 3.6 |
reports state that the syrian government was concealing a nuclear facility at the attacked site. | u.n. experts have begun analyzing reports that state the syrian government was concealing a nuclear facility at the attacked site. | 4.2 |
the drug is also known as ice or shabu. | methamphetamine is also known as ice. | 3.4 |
national, regional and international efforts to end the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. | the global community must cooperate to end illicit trade of small arms and light weapons. | 4 |
religious extremism continues in pakistan despite the banning of militant groups. | religious extremism continues in pakistan despite the banning of militant groups by the pakistani government. | 4 |
russian officials have called for a conference on the conventional forces in europe treaty to discuss ratification of the amended treaty. | antonov spoke the day before a conference on the conventional forces in europe treaty. | 3.2 |
russian president putin signs decree suspending russia's application of european arms control treaty. | president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty. | 4.4 |
myanmar was formerly known as burma. | myanmar was formerly called burma. | 5 |
alto huallaga is located northeast of the capital lima. | puerto cabezas is located 557 km northeast of managua, nicaragua. | 0 |
nato regrets russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe. | russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe is a step in the wrong direction. | 3.8 |
human rights violations in myanmar include summary executions, torture and the recruitment of child soldiers. | these human rights violations include summary executions, torture and the recruitment of child | 4.2 |
general nikolai n. urakov stated by telephone that the state scientific center of applied microbiology has quite reliable systems of protection in case of emergency. | general nikolai n. urakov is the longtime director of the the state scientific center of applied microbiology. | 2.4 |
alstom is in competition with japanese and german countries for the contract. | alstom is competing against japanese company shinkansen and german company ice for the contract. | 3.6 |
the legislation is the most recent effort by japan to ascribe more freedom to its tightly controlled military and would overturn a ban on the military use of space. | the legislation is the most recent effort by japan to ascribe more freedom to the tightly controlled military technically known as a self-defense force. | 3.8 |
south korea launches new bullet train reaching 300 kph. | south korea has had a bullet train system since the 1980s. | 2 |
russia is a member of the quartet on the middle east. | russia is a member of the nsg. | 2.2 |
anatoly sokolov announced-- soviet-built a-135 missile defense system around moscow is obsolete and inefficient. | soviet-built a-135 missile defense system around moscow is obsolete and inefficient. | 4.6 |
the deal has been in process for several years. | the iaea has been investigating iran's nuclear activities for 4 years. | 0.6 |
adherence to non-proliferation obligations will enhance mutual trust and foster international cooperation in nuclear energy. | zhang yan stated that all countries should abide by non-proliferation obligations in order to enhance mutual trust and create a sound environment for international cooperation in nuclear energy. | 3.2 |
french energy and transport company alstom may sign a contract to build a high-speed rail link between beijing and shanghai. | alstom may sign a contract to build a high-speed rail link between beijing and shanghai. | 4 |
no other drug has become as integral in decades. | the drug has been around in other forms for years. | 2 |
the international atomic energy agency reached an agreement with iranian officials that stated there were no remaining issues and ambiguities regarding iran's nuclear program and activities. | the accord said that there were no remaining issues and ambiguities regarding iran's nuclear program and activities. | 3.4 |
beijing police apprehend more than 20 people including 8 foreigners in suspicion of using and trafficking drugs in 2 pubs in a popular downtown area. | beijing police apprehended more than 20 people in suspicion of using and trafficking drugs in 2 downtown bars. | 3.8 |
russia ratified the updated treaty in 2004 but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so arguing that moscow must first fulfill obligations to withdraw forces from georgia and from moldova's separatist region of trans-dniester. | russia has ratified the amended version but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so until the russian government withdraws troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia. | 4.2 |
there is conflicting opinion as to the extent of damage suffered by the insurgency. | violence continues despite conflicting opinion on the extent of damage suffered by the rebel groups. | 3.2 |
helmand province is the world's largest opium-producing region. | helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium. | 5 |
police stated tsai wen-huang would be extradited to taiwan. | police stated that-- chung has been on the run. | 1.8 |
2 of the individuals arrested were released. | 2 of the zambians arrested are juveniles. | 1.6 |
mexican president felipe calderon has sent 2800 special agents and soldiers to sinaloa due to the high degree of organized crime and drug trafficking. | mexican president felipe calderon has sent 2800 special agents and soldiers to sinaloa to fight drug trafficking. | 4.6 |
berlin will host top-level meetings in october to save key european arms control treaty conventional forces in europe (cfe). | russia suspended its participation in a key european arms control treaty that governs deployment of troops in europe. | 1.8 |
the osce meeting lasted two days. | the osce meeting was held in madrid. | 1.8 |
the cfe treaty was signed in 1990. | the cfe treaty was established in 1990. | 4.8 |
iran insists that the program is aimed solely at peaceful pursuits such as the generation of | iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes | 4.4 |
china is an important force for safeguarding world peace. | china is an important force for promoting world development. | 3.4 |
north korea denies involvement in any nuclear program in syria. | north korea denies involvement in any syrian nuclear project. | 4.4 |
a spokesman for stockwell day was not immediately available for | chinese authorities were not immediately available for comment. | 1.2 |
kim myong-chol warned that if there was an interdiction of north korean vessels the north korean government would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington. | kim myong-chol stated that north korea would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington dc. | 3.8 |
iran is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china. | the islamic republic is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china. | 3.8 |
john duncan is great britain's ambassador for multilateral arms control and disarmament. | at un assembly chinese government urges increased efforts toward global arms control and disarmament. | 1.4 |
the treaty was amended in 1999 after the collapse of the soviet union. | the treaty was amended in 1999 to reflect changes since the soviet breakup. | 4 |
kashmir is divided between india and pakistan. | kashmir is claimed by both india and pakistan. | 4.4 |
south korea and israel oppose proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and an arms race. | china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons. | 1.4 |
kadhafi warns that us and britain's failure to compensate libya for nuclear disarmament will deter iran and north korea from disarming. | western countries' failure to sufficiently compensate libya will deter iran and north korea from disarming. | 3.4 |
russia ratified the amended treaty. | russia ratified the updated treaty in 2004. | 3.4 |
a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare and will be prepared to assist nato members with response to any future cyber attacks. | a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare. | 3.4 |
jamaat-i-islami's youth wing staged a separate demonstration in kashmir. | jamaat-i-islami's youth wing's demonstration was against a us attack on iraq. | 3 |
iran is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china. | the islamic republic is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china. | 3.8 |
china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons. | china has always opposed the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. | 4.4 |
a breakdown of order in china will lead to significant global turmoil. | a breakdown of order in china will be worse than in afghanistan or yugoslavia. | 3.4 |
north korea has claimed nuclear ambitions and currently north korea is reported to have missiles aimed at japan. | north korea has boasted of nuclear ambitions and north korea is now reported to have missiles trained on | 4 |
abuja is the capital of | tskhinvali is the capital of georgia. | 0.8 |
the united states government has accused the iranian government of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear program. | the us and allies have accused iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear program. | 4.6 |
tirana is the capital of | abuja is the capital of | 1 |
in an armed clash iranian police kill 4 alleged drug traffickers, arrest 2, and seize nearly 5 metric tons of opium and morphine. | during armed clashes in southeastern iran police seized nearly 5 metric tons (5.5 tons) of opium and morphine. | 3.2 |
iran's nuclear projects are for peaceful purposes. | iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes | 3.6 |
china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons. | china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons. | 4.2 |
china is north korea's closest ally. | north korea is a reclusive state. | 1.2 |
libyan foreign minister abdel rahman shalgam visited london during the first visit by a libyan foreign minister since 1969. | shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969. | 4.2 |
goff stated that this presents a major threat to global security. | it presents a major threat to global security. | 3.6 |
cambodia and vietnam finalized an agreement to stop asian and european drug traffickers. | syrian and russian officials signed an agreement of cooperation in combating drug trafficking. | 2 |
activists have stated that russia is imprisoning people without evidence of illegal activity. | russia imprisons people without evidence of illegal activity. | 4.2 |
restraining extremist groups is becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed. | bruguiere stated-- restraining extremist groups particularly across europe was becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed. | 3.8 |
zabol is a town in southeastern iran. | khoramabad is a city in western iran. | 1.2 |
detainees to be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnapping and the funding of terrorism and include members of the military and police. | iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism. | 3.25 |
existing rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months. | experts stated that the rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months. | 4.2 |
the international atomic energy agency may have been tricked because it was eager for a deal. | the international atomic energy agency plan draws out negotiations for many months. | 2.4 |
myanmar government has stated myanmar will become opium-free by 2014. | myanmar government stated myanmar is on track to be drug-free by 2014. | 4.6 |
jewish-american group the anti-defamation league (adl) published full-page advertisements in swiss and international papers in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal. | the anti-defamation league took out full-page advertisments in swiss and international newspapers earlier in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal. | 4.4 |
france provides the rockets, guns and engines. | britain provides fuel tanks and gearboxes. | 1.8 |
capital offenses in saudi arabia include rape, murder, apostasy, armed robbery and drug trafficking. | capital offences in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery. | 3.2 |
bae systems is the uk's largest defense company. | bae systems is the uk's largest military | 3.4 |
lavrov has told us secretary of state condoleezza rice that russia remains open to dialogue. | u.s. secretary of state condoleezza rice demanded russia withdraw its forces. | 2.8 |
additional individuals and entities are subject to an assets freeze. | the resolution includes a broadened list of individuals and entities subject to an assets freeze. | 3.8 |
withdrawal from the treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders. | withdrawal from the conventional forces in europe treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders. | 3.4 |
fan stated the commission is primarily concerned with the term of future investment in taiwan. | fan stated the commission will ensure the commitments are upheld once the investments are under way. | 1.8 |
government spokesman maseko stated that if administrative papers are in order the government of south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons from being transported through its territory to a neighboring landlocked country. | spokesman themba maseko stated as long as administrative papers are in order south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons being transported through south african territory to zimbabwe. | 2.8 |
president dmitry medvedev's statement was posted on the kremlin website and carried in full by state news agencies. | the statement was posted on the kremlin web site and carried by state news agencies. | 3.2 |
turkmenistan borders afghanistan. | sistan-baluchestan borders afghanistan and pakistan. | 1.8 |
the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society. | the number of executions increased dramatically in 2007 amid a campaign which iranian authorities state is aimed at improving security in society. | 3.4 |
syria denies having an undeclared nuclear program. | syria denies the existence of an undeclared nuclear program. | 5 |
amnesty international is a rights group based in london. | the international institute for strategic studies is located in london. | 1.4 |
the number 254 was tabulated with an afp count compiled from press and witness reports. | the number of executions in iran in 2007 was calculated by an afp count compiled from press reports. | 2.2 |
the iranian government stated-- the iranian nuclear program remains peaceful. | the iranian government says the nuclear program is peaceful. | 5 |
shingarev said it is very difficult to make a nuclear weapon from the plutonium in this fuel. | donohue said it is very difficult to manipulate radioactive isotopes without leaving a trail. | 0.6 |
paris is the capital of france. | lima is the capital of | 0.6 |
an indian government official spoke on condition of anonymity. | the official spoke on condition of anonymity. | 3.4 |
russia had threatened several times to withdraw from the cfe when it was at odds with the united states over u.s. plans to install a missile defense shield in eastern | russia has repeatedly threatened withdrawal from the cfe in opposition to plans for the extension of the us missile defense shield to eastern europe. | 4.6 |
the plan for tunisia is the creation of electronic databases to facilitate tax collection. | the plan for nigeria and mozambique is the creation an electronic database for real estate. | 1.8 |
china has been praised by the international community for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue. | china has been praised especially by the asia-pacific states for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue. | 4.2 |
the russian foreign ministry stated that russia has not suspended dialogue. | russian officials stated that russia will not reconsider the suspension. | 2.6 |
arms smugglers and drug cartels must be eliminated from southeast asia. | arms smugglers and drug cartels abet terrorists. | 2.8 |
the new law attempts to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to help innovation in japans's space industry. | the purpose of the new law is to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to encourage innovation in japans's space industry. | 4.8 |
zhang stated-- china opposes restricting the peaceful use of nuclear energy by non-nuclear-weapon states on the basis of non-proliferation because the peaceful use of nuclear energy is a crucial objective of the npt. | zhang yan stated that china opposes using non-proliferation as a pretext for restricting and depriving non-nuclear-weapon states of the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy. | 4.4 |
non-proliferation expert at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that the iaea report -- had an unusually strong tenor. | senior fellow at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that-- the international atomic energy agency plan is superficial. | 4 |
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