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300 | Libya takes $1bn in unfrozen funds | Libya has withdrawn $1bn in assets from the US, assets which had previously been frozen for almost 20 years, the Libyan central bank has said. The move came after the US lifted a trade ban to reward Tripoli for giving up weapons of mass destruction and vowing to compensate Lockerbie victims. The original size of Liby... | business | Libya has withdrawn $ 1bn in assets from the US, assets which had previously been frozen for almost 20 years, the Libyan central bank has said. The move came after the US lifted a trade ban to reward Tripoli for giving up weapons of mass destruction and vowing to compensate Lockerbie victims. The original size of Liby... | ['President', 'General', 'Minister', 'president', 'senator'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number300[/INST] Passage : Libya has withdrawn $ 1bn in assets from the US, assets which had previously been frozen for almost 20 years, the Libyan central bank has said. The move came after the US lifted a trade ban to reward Tripoli for giving up weapons of mass destruction... |
301 | Cactus diet deal for Phytopharm | A slimming aid made from a southern African cactus is set to be developed by UK firm Phytopharm and Unilever. Anglo-Dutch food giant Unilever will help the pharmaceutical firm develop the snacks containing Hoodia extract. Phytopharm shares jumped 10.7% on the news, with analysts saying sales of $600m (£309m) a year w... | business | A slimming aid made from a southern African cactus is set to be developed by UK firm Phytopharm and Unilever. Anglo-Dutch food giant Unilever will help the pharmaceutical firm develop the snacks containing Hoodia _____. Phytopharm shares jumped 10. 7 % on the news, with analysts saying sales of $ 600m ( £309m ) a year... | ['leaf', 'powder', 'extract', 'sugar', 'virus'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number301[/INST] Passage : A slimming aid made from a southern African cactus is set to be developed by UK firm Phytopharm and Unilever. Anglo-Dutch food giant Unilever will help the pharmaceutical firm develop the snacks containing Hoodia _____. Phytopharm shares jumped 10. ... |
302 | Brazil plays down Varig rescue | The Brazilian government has played down claims that it could step in to save the country's biggest airline. Brazil's airport authority chief Carlos Wilson had claimed the government was on the brink of stepping in to save Varig, Brazil's flagship airline. However, the country's vice president Jose Alencar has said t... | business | The Brazilian government has played down claims that it could step in to save the country' s biggest airline. Brazil' s airport authority chief Carlos Wilson had claimed the government was on the brink of stepping in to save Varig, Brazil' s flagship airline. However, the country' s vice president Jose Alencar has sai... | ['Chinese', 'international', 'domestic', 'British', 'Brazilian'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number302[/INST] Passage : The Brazilian government has played down claims that it could step in to save the country' s biggest airline. Brazil' s airport authority chief Carlos Wilson had claimed the government was on the brink of stepping in to save Varig, Brazil' s flagshi... |
303 | Bombardier chief to leave company | Shares in train and plane-making giant Bombardier have fallen to a 10-year low following the departure of its chief executive and two members of the board. Paul Tellier, who was also Bombardier's president, left the company amid an ongoing restructuring. Laurent Beaudoin, part of the family that controls the Montreal... | business | Shares in train and plane-making giant Bombardier have fallen to a 10-year low following the departure of its chief executive and two members of the board. Paul Tellier, who was also Bombardier' s president, left the company amid an ongoing restructuring. Laurent Beaudoin, part of the family that controls the Montreal... | ['freshly', 'newly', 'self', 'specially', 'government'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number303[/INST] Passage : Shares in train and plane-making giant Bombardier have fallen to a 10-year low following the departure of its chief executive and two members of the board. Paul Tellier, who was also Bombardier' s president, left the company amid an ongoing restruct... |
304 | Brazil approves bankruptcy reform | A major reform of Brazil's bankruptcy laws has been approved by the country's Congress, in a move which it is hoped will cut the cost of borrowing. The bill, proposed in 1993, has finally been approved by the leadership of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The old law, dating from 1945, gave priority first to work... | business | A major reform of Brazil' s bankruptcy laws has been approved by the country' s Congress, in a move which it is hoped will cut the cost of borrowing. The bill, proposed in 1993, has finally been approved by the leadership of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The old law, dating from 1945, gave priority first to wor... | ['2012', 'upcoming', 'new', '2017', 'union'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number304[/INST] Passage : A major reform of Brazil' s bankruptcy laws has been approved by the country' s Congress, in a move which it is hoped will cut the cost of borrowing. The bill, proposed in 1993, has finally been approved by the leadership of President Luiz Inacio Lu... |
305 | Retail sales show festive fervour | UK retail sales were better than expected in November as Christmas shoppers began their seasonal flock to the High Street, figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail sales rose 0.6% on the month and 6.1% on the year. But the figures, along with this week's inflation report, could trigger anoth... | business | UK retail sales were better than expected in November as Christmas shoppers began their seasonal flock to the High Street, figures show. The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said retail sales rose 0. 6 % on the month and 6. 1 % on the year. But the figures, along with this week' s inflation report, could trigger... | ['Carr', 'Benson', 'Smith', 'Marks', 'Pratt'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number305[/INST] Passage : UK retail sales were better than expected in November as Christmas shoppers began their seasonal flock to the High Street, figures show. The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said retail sales rose 0. 6 % on the month and 6. 1 % on the year. Bu... |
306 | Cairn shares slump on oil setback | Shares in Cairn Energy, a UK oil firm, have closed down 18% after a disappointing drilling update and a warning over possible tax demands. The company said tests had shown no significant finds in one of its Indian oil fields, but was upbeat about the potential of other areas. It also said the Indian government had to... | business | Shares in Cairn Energy, a UK oil firm, have closed down 18 % after a disappointing drilling update and a warning over possible tax demands. The company said tests had shown no significant finds in one of its Indian oil fields, but was upbeat about the potential of other areas. It also said the Indian government had to... | ['order', 'rate', 'point', 'penalty', 'tax'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number306[/INST] Passage : Shares in Cairn Energy, a UK oil firm, have closed down 18 % after a disappointing drilling update and a warning over possible tax demands. The company said tests had shown no significant finds in one of its Indian oil fields, but was upbeat about t... |
307 | French boss to leave EADS | The French co-head of European defence and aerospace group EADS Philippe Camus is to leave his post. Mr Camus said in a statement that he has accepted the invitation to return full-time to the Lagardere group, which owns 30% of EADS. "I will give up my role as soon as the board of directors asks me to do so," he said... | business | The French co-head of European defence and aerospace group EADS Philippe Camus is to leave his post. Mr Camus said in a statement that he has accepted the invitation to return full-time to the Lagardere group, which owns 30 % of EADS." I will give up my role as soon as the board of directors asks me to do so," he said... | ['speed', 'Super', 'Delta', 'with', 'super'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number307[/INST] Passage : The French co-head of European defence and aerospace group EADS Philippe Camus is to leave his post. Mr Camus said in a statement that he has accepted the invitation to return full-time to the Lagardere group, which owns 30 % of EADS." I will give u... |
308 | AstraZeneca hit by drug failure | Shares in Anglo-Swedish drug have closed down 8% in UK trade after the failure of its Iressa drug in a major clinical trial. The lung cancer drug did not significantly prolong survival in patients with the disease. This setback for the group follows the rejection by the US in October of its anti-coagulant pill Exanta... | business | Shares in Anglo-Swedish drug have closed down 8 % in UK trade after the failure of its Iressa drug in a major clinical trial. The lung cancer drug did not significantly prolong survival in patients with the disease. This setback for the group follows the rejection by the US in October of its anti-coagulant pill Exanta... | ['before', 'over', 'using', 'treating', 'involving'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number308[/INST] Passage : Shares in Anglo-Swedish drug have closed down 8 % in UK trade after the failure of its Iressa drug in a major clinical trial. The lung cancer drug did not significantly prolong survival in patients with the disease. This setback for the group follow... |
309 | Strong quarterly growth for Nike | Nike has reported its best second-quarter earnings, helped by strong demand for its athletic shoes and Converse sneakers. The global sports giant said it posted a profit of $261.9m (£135.6m), for the three months to 30 November, up from $179.1m in the same period last year. Revenues increased 11% to $3.1bn, from $2.8... | business | Nike has reported its best second-quarter earnings, helped by strong demand for its athletic _____ and Converse sneakers. The global sports giant said it posted a profit of $ 261. 9m ( £135. 6m ), for the three months to 30 November, up from $ 179. 1m in the same period last year. Revenues increased 11 % to $ 3. 1bn, ... | ['products', 'pads', 'shoes', 'shoe', 'gear'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number309[/INST] Passage : Nike has reported its best second-quarter earnings, helped by strong demand for its athletic _____ and Converse sneakers. The global sports giant said it posted a profit of $ 261. 9m ( £135. 6m ), for the three months to 30 November, up from $ 179. ... |
310 | Stormy year for property insurers | A string of storms, typhoons and earthquakes has made 2004 the most expensive year on record for property insurers, according to Swiss Re. The world's second biggest insurer said disasters around the globe have seen property claims reach $42bn (£21.5bn). "2004 reinforces the trend towards higher losses," said Swiss R... | business | A string of storms, typhoons and earthquakes has made 2004 the most expensive year on record for property insurers, according to Swiss Re. The world' s second biggest insurer said disasters around the globe have seen property claims reach $ 42bn ( £21. 5bn )." 2004 reinforces the trend towards higher losses," said Swi... | ['but', 'since', 'including', 'only', 'saying'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number310[/INST] Passage : A string of storms, typhoons and earthquakes has made 2004 the most expensive year on record for property insurers, according to Swiss Re. The world' s second biggest insurer said disasters around the globe have seen property claims reach $ 42bn ( £... |
311 | Parmalat sues 45 banks over crash | Parmalat has sued 45 banks as it tries to reclaim money paid to banks before the scandal-hit Italian dairy company went bust last year. The firm collapsed with debts of about 14bn euros ($19bn; £10bn) and new boss Enrico Bondi has already taken legal action against a number of lenders. He claims the banks were aware ... | business | Parmalat has sued 45 banks as it tries to reclaim money paid to banks before the scandal-hit Italian dairy company went bust last year. The firm collapsed with debts of about 14bn euros ( $ 19bn ; £10bn ) and new boss Enrico Bondi has already taken legal action against a number of lenders. He claims the banks were awa... | ['proposed', 'entered', 'resisted', 'been', 'risked'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number311[/INST] Passage : Parmalat has sued 45 banks as it tries to reclaim money paid to banks before the scandal-hit Italian dairy company went bust last year. The firm collapsed with debts of about 14bn euros ( $ 19bn ; £10bn ) and new boss Enrico Bondi has already taken ... |
312 | Irish company hit by Iraqi report | Shares in Irish oil company Petrel Resources have lost more than 50% of their value on a report that the firm has failed to win a contract in Iraq. Reuters news agency reported that Iraq's Oil Ministry has awarded the first post-war oilfield contracts to a Canadian and a Turkish company. By 1700 GMT, Petrel's shares ... | business | Shares in Irish oil company Petrel Resources have lost more than 50 % of their value on a report that the firm has failed to win a contract in Iraq. Reuters news agency reported that Iraq' s Oil Ministry has awarded the first post-war oilfield contracts to a Canadian and a Turkish company. By 1700 GMT, Petrel' s share... | ['grow', 'build', 'move', 'improve', 'boost'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number312[/INST] Passage : Shares in Irish oil company Petrel Resources have lost more than 50 % of their value on a report that the firm has failed to win a contract in Iraq. Reuters news agency reported that Iraq' s Oil Ministry has awarded the first post-war oilfield contr... |
313 | Yukos unit fetches $9bn at auction | A little-known Russian company has bought the main production unit of oil giant Yukos at auction in Moscow. Baikal Finance Group outbid favourite Gazprom, the state-controlled gas monopoly, to buy Yuganskneftegas. Baikal paid 260.75bn roubles ($9.37bn: £4.8bn) for Yugansk - nowhere near the $27bn Russia says Yukos ow... | business | A little-known Russian company has bought the main production unit of oil giant Yukos at auction in Moscow. Baikal Finance Group outbid favourite Gazprom, the state-controlled gas monopoly, to buy Yuganskneftegas. Baikal paid 260. 75bn roubles ( $ 9. 37bn : £4. 8bn ) for Yugansk-nowhere near the $ 27bn Russia says Yuk... | ['upheld', 'premium', 'Rain', 'upheld', 'Rain'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number313[/INST] Passage : A little-known Russian company has bought the main production unit of oil giant Yukos at auction in Moscow. Baikal Finance Group outbid favourite Gazprom, the state-controlled gas monopoly, to buy Yuganskneftegas. Baikal paid 260. 75bn roubles ( $ 9... |
314 | S&N extends Indian beer venture | The UK's biggest brewer, Scottish and Newcastle (S&N), is to buy 37.5% of India's United Breweries in a deal worth 4.66bn rupees ($106m:£54.6m). S&N will buy a 17.5% equity stake in United, maker of the well-known Kingfisher lager brand, and make a public offer to buy another 20% stake. A similar holding will be cont... | business | The UK' s biggest brewer, Scottish and Newcastle ( S & N ), is to buy 37. 5 % of India' s United Breweries in a deal worth 4. 66bn rupees ( $ 106m : £54. 6m ). S & N will buy a 17. 5 % equity stake in United, maker of the well-known Kingfisher lager brand, and make a public offer to buy another 20 % stake. A similar h... | ['Pakistan', 'India', 'Peru', 'Argentina', 'Mexico'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number314[/INST] Passage : The UK' s biggest brewer, Scottish and Newcastle ( S & N ), is to buy 37. 5 % of India' s United Breweries in a deal worth 4. 66bn rupees ( $ 106m : £54. 6m ). S & N will buy a 17. 5 % equity stake in United, maker of the well-known Kingfisher lager... |
315 | Euronext 'poised to make LSE bid' | Pan-European group Euronext is poised to launch a bid for the London Stock Exchange, UK media reports say. Last week, the LSE rejected a takeover proposal from German rival Deutsche Boerse - the 530 pence-a-share offer valued the exchange at about £1.35bn. The LSE, which saw its shares rise 25%, said the bid underval... | business | Pan-European group Euronext is poised to launch a bid for the London Stock Exchange, UK media reports say. Last week, the LSE rejected a takeover proposal from German rival Deutsche Boerse-the 530 pence-a-share offer valued the exchange at about £1. 35bn. The LSE, which saw its shares rise 25 %, said the bid undervalu... | ['constantly', 'mainly', 'secretly', 'reportedly', 'today'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number315[/INST] Passage : Pan-European group Euronext is poised to launch a bid for the London Stock Exchange, UK media reports say. Last week, the LSE rejected a takeover proposal from German rival Deutsche Boerse-the 530 pence-a-share offer valued the exchange at about £1.... |
316 | Christmas shoppers flock to tills | Shops all over the UK reported strong sales on the last Saturday before Christmas with some claiming record-breaking numbers of festive shoppers. A spokesman for Manchester's Trafford Centre said it was "the biggest Christmas to date" with sales up 5%. And the Regent Street Association said shops in central London we... | business | Shops all over the UK reported strong sales on the last Saturday before Christmas with some claiming record-breaking numbers of festive shoppers. A spokesman for Manchester' s Trafford Centre said it was" the biggest Christmas to date" with sales up 5 %. And the Regent Street Association said shops in central London w... | ['since', 'enough', 'these', 'this', 'and'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number316[/INST] Passage : Shops all over the UK reported strong sales on the last Saturday before Christmas with some claiming record-breaking numbers of festive shoppers. A spokesman for Manchester' s Trafford Centre said it was" the biggest Christmas to date" with sales up... |
317 | Mystery surrounds new Yukos owner | The fate of Russia's Yuganskneftegas - the oil firm sold to a little-known buyer on Sunday - is the subject of frantic speculation in Moscow. Baikal Finance Group emerged as the auction winner, agreeing to pay 260.75bn roubles (£4.8bn; $9.4bn). Russia's newspapers claimed that Baikal was a front for gas monopoly Gazp... | business | The fate of Russia' s Yuganskneftegas-the oil firm sold to a little-known buyer on Sunday-is the subject of frantic speculation in Moscow. Baikal Finance Group emerged as the auction winner, agreeing to pay 260. 75bn roubles ( £4. 8bn ; $ 9. 4bn ). Russia' s newspapers claimed that Baikal was a front for gas monopoly ... | ['and', 'with', 'having', 'then', 'because'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number317[/INST] Passage : The fate of Russia' s Yuganskneftegas-the oil firm sold to a little-known buyer on Sunday-is the subject of frantic speculation in Moscow. Baikal Finance Group emerged as the auction winner, agreeing to pay 260. 75bn roubles ( £4. 8bn ; $ 9. 4bn ). ... |
318 | Euronext joins bid battle for LSE | Pan-European stock market Euronext has approached the London Stock Exchange (LSE) about a possible takeover bid. "The approach is at an early stage and therefore does not require a response at this point," LSE said. Talks with the European stock market and with rival bidder Deutsche Boerse will continue, the LSE said... | business | Pan-European stock market Euronext has approached the London Stock Exchange ( LSE ) about a possible takeover bid." The approach is at an early stage and therefore does not require a response at this point," LSE said. Talks with the European stock market and with rival bidder Deutsche Boerse will continue, the LSE sai... | ['want', 'reportedly', 'also', 'have', 'support'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number318[/INST] Passage : Pan-European stock market Euronext has approached the London Stock Exchange ( LSE ) about a possible takeover bid." The approach is at an early stage and therefore does not require a response at this point," LSE said. Talks with the European stock m... |
319 | Iraq and Afghanistan in WTO talks | The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is to hold membership talks with both Iraq and Afghanistan. But Iran's bid to join the trade body has been refused after the US blocked its application for the 21st time. The countries stand to reap huge benefits from membership of the group, whose purpose is to promote free trade. ... | business | The World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) is to hold membership talks with both Iraq and Afghanistan. But Iran' s bid to join the trade body has been refused after the US blocked its application for the 21st time. The countries stand to reap huge benefits from membership of the group, whose purpose is to promote free trade... | ['after', 'Before', 'During', 'Unless', 'until'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number319[/INST] Passage : The World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) is to hold membership talks with both Iraq and Afghanistan. But Iran' s bid to join the trade body has been refused after the US blocked its application for the 21st time. The countries stand to reap huge benefit... |
320 | Diageo to buy US wine firm | Diageo, the world's biggest spirits company, has agreed to buy Californian wine company Chalone for $260m (£134m) in an all-cash deal. Although Diageo's best-known brands include Smirnoff vodka and Guinness stout, it already has a US winemaking arm - Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines. Diageo said it expects to get US reg... | business | Diageo, the world' s biggest spirits company, _____ agreed to buy Californian wine company Chalone for $ 260m ( £134m ) in an all-cash deal. Although Diageo' s best-known brands include Smirnoff vodka and Guinness stout, it already has a US winemaking arm-Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines. Diageo said it expects to get US... | ['immediately', 'ultimately', 'has', 'unexpectedly', 'finally'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number320[/INST] Passage : Diageo, the world' s biggest spirits company, _____ agreed to buy Californian wine company Chalone for $ 260m ( £134m ) in an all-cash deal. Although Diageo' s best-known brands include Smirnoff vodka and Guinness stout, it already has a US winemaki... |
321 | Tokyo says deflation 'controlled' | The Japanese government has forecast that the country's economic growth will slow to 1.6% in the next fiscal year starting in April 2005. While it predicts this fall from the current 2.1% level, it said it was making progress on ending deflation. The figures were given by economics minister Heizo Takenaka who said th... | business | The Japanese government has forecast that the country' s economic growth will slow to 1. 6 % in the next fiscal year starting in April 2005. While it predicts this fall from the current 2. 1 % level, it said it was making progress on ending deflation. The figures were given by economics minister Heizo Takenaka who sai... | ['short', 'high', 'early', 'their', 'large'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number321[/INST] Passage : The Japanese government has forecast that the country' s economic growth will slow to 1. 6 % in the next fiscal year starting in April 2005. While it predicts this fall from the current 2. 1 % level, it said it was making progress on ending deflatio... |
322 | No seasonal lift for house market | A swathe of figures have provided further evidence of a slowdown in the UK property market. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), British Bankers Association (BBA) and Building Societies Association (BSA) all said mortgage lending was slowing. CML figures showed gross lending fell by 4% in November as the number of ... | business | A swathe of figures have provided further evidence of a slowdown in the UK property market. The Council of Mortgage Lenders ( CML ), British Bankers Association ( BBA ) and Building Societies Association ( BSA ) all said mortgage lending was slowing. CML figures showed gross lending fell by 4 % in November as the numb... | ['thousand', 'couple', 'billion', 'third', 'month'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number322[/INST] Passage : A swathe of figures have provided further evidence of a slowdown in the UK property market. The Council of Mortgage Lenders ( CML ), British Bankers Association ( BBA ) and Building Societies Association ( BSA ) all said mortgage lending was slowing... |
323 | Yukos seeks court action on sale | Yukos will return to a US court on Wednesday to seek sanctions against Baikal Finance Group, the little-known firm which has bought its main asset. Yukos has said it will sue Baikal and others involved in the sale of Yuganskneftegas for $20bn in damages. Yukos' US lawyers will attempt to have Baikal assets frozen aft... | business | Yukos will return to a US court on Wednesday to seek sanctions against Baikal Finance Group, the little-known firm which has bought its main asset. Yukos has said it will sue Baikal and others involved in the sale of Yuganskneftegas for $ 20bn in damages. Yukos' US lawyers will attempt to have Baikal assets frozen aft... | ['full', 'overall', 'future', 'Soviet', 'corporate'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number323[/INST] Passage : Yukos will return to a US court on Wednesday to seek sanctions against Baikal Finance Group, the little-known firm which has bought its main asset. Yukos has said it will sue Baikal and others involved in the sale of Yuganskneftegas for $ 20bn in da... |
324 | Indy buys into India paper | Irish publishing group Independent News & Media is buying up a 26% stake in Indian newspaper company Jagran in a deal worth 25m euros ($34.1m). Jagran publishes India's top-selling daily newspaper, the Hindi-language Dainik Jagran, which has been in circulation for 62 years. News of the deal came as the group announc... | business | Irish publishing group Independent News & Media is buying up a 26 % stake in Indian newspaper company Jagran in a deal worth 25m euros ( $ 34. 1m ). Jagran publishes India' s top-selling daily newspaper, the Hindi-language Dainik Jagran, which has been in circulation for 62 years. News of the deal came as the group an... | ['several', 'their', 'industry', 'local', 'financial'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number324[/INST] Passage : Irish publishing group Independent News & Media is buying up a 26 % stake in Indian newspaper company Jagran in a deal worth 25m euros ( $ 34. 1m ). Jagran publishes India' s top-selling daily newspaper, the Hindi-language Dainik Jagran, which has b... |
325 | Senior Fannie Mae bosses resign | The two most senior executives at US mortgage giant Fannie Mae have resigned after accounting irregularities were uncovered at the company. Chief executive Franklin Raines, a former senior official in the Clinton administration, and chief financial officer Tim Howard have left the firm. Fannie Mae was criticised by f... | business | The two most senior executives at US mortgage giant Fannie Mae have resigned after accounting irregularities were uncovered at the company. Chief executive Franklin Raines, a former senior official in the Clinton administration, and chief financial officer Tim Howard have left the firm. Fannie Mae was criticised by fi... | ['steps', 'bowed', 'stepped', 'closed', 'walked'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number325[/INST] Passage : The two most senior executives at US mortgage giant Fannie Mae have resigned after accounting irregularities were uncovered at the company. Chief executive Franklin Raines, a former senior official in the Clinton administration, and chief financial ... |
326 | Cannabis hopes for drug firm | A prescription cannabis drug made by UK biotech firm GW Pharmaceuticals is set to be approved in Canada. The drug is used to treat the central nervous system and alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). A few weeks ago, shares in GW Pharma lost a third of their value after UK regulators said they wanted mor... | business | A prescription cannabis drug made by UK biotech firm GW Pharmaceuticals is set to be approved in Canada. The drug is used to treat the central nervous system and alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis ( MS ). A few weeks ago, shares in GW Pharma lost a third of their value after UK regulators said they wanted mo... | ['within', 'from', 'through', 'around', 'before'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number326[/INST] Passage : A prescription cannabis drug made by UK biotech firm GW Pharmaceuticals is set to be approved in Canada. The drug is used to treat the central nervous system and alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis ( MS ). A few weeks ago, shares in GW Phar... |
327 | Bush to get 'tough' on deficit | US president George W Bush has pledged to introduce a "tough" federal budget next February in a bid to halve the country's deficit in five years. The US budget and its trade deficit are both deep in the red, helping to push the dollar to lows against the euro and fuelling fears about the economy. Mr Bush indicated th... | business | US president George W Bush has pledged to introduce a" tough" federal budget next February in a bid to halve the country' s deficit in five years. The US budget and its trade deficit are both deep in the red, helping to push the dollar to lows against the euro and fuelling fears about the economy. Mr Bush indicated th... | ['economy', 'defense', 'people', 'country', 'government'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number327[/INST] Passage : US president George W Bush has pledged to introduce a" tough" federal budget next February in a bid to halve the country' s deficit in five years. The US budget and its trade deficit are both deep in the red, helping to push the dollar to lows again... |
328 | House prices drop as sales slow | House prices fell further in November and property sale times lengthened as rate rises took their toll, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors found. A total of 48% of chartered surveyor estate agents reported lower prices in the three months to November - the highest level in 12 years. Meanwhile the number of sa... | business | House prices fell further in November and property sale times lengthened as rate rises took their toll, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors found. A total of 48 % of chartered surveyor estate agents reported lower prices in the three months to November-the highest level in 12 years. Meanwhile the number of sale... | ['lawyer', 'commissioner', 'analyst', 'director', 'spokesman'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number328[/INST] Passage : House prices fell further in November and property sale times lengthened as rate rises took their toll, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors found. A total of 48 % of chartered surveyor estate agents reported lower prices in the three months t... |
329 | Fresh hope after Argentine crisis | Three years after Argentina was hit by a deadly economic crisis, there is fresh hope. The country's economy is set to grow about 8% this year after seeing 9% growth last year, a sharp turnaround from 2002 when output fell 11%. The unemployment rate is improving, too: It is set to slip below 13% by the end of the year... | business | Three years after Argentina was hit by a deadly economic crisis, there is fresh hope. The country' s economy is set to grow about 8 % this year after seeing 9 % growth last year, a sharp turnaround from 2002 when output fell 11 %. The unemployment rate is improving, too : It is set to slip below 13 % by the end of the... | ['that', 'only', 'through', 'against', 'down'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number329[/INST] Passage : Three years after Argentina was hit by a deadly economic crisis, there is fresh hope. The country' s economy is set to grow about 8 % this year after seeing 9 % growth last year, a sharp turnaround from 2002 when output fell 11 %. The unemployment r... |
330 | Disney settles disclosure charges | Walt Disney has settled charges from US federal regulators that it failed to disclose how family members of directors were employed by the company. The media giant was not fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, but has agreed to refrain from any future violations of securities law. Disney failed to tell inv... | business | Walt Disney has settled charges from US federal regulators that it failed to disclose how family members of directors were employed by the company. The media giant was not fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, but has agreed to refrain from any future violations of securities law. Disney failed to tell inve... | ['felt', 'believed', 'assumed', 'that', 'reported'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number330[/INST] Passage : Walt Disney has settled charges from US federal regulators that it failed to disclose how family members of directors were employed by the company. The media giant was not fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, but has agreed to refrain fr... |
331 | Putin backs state grab for Yukos | Russia's president has defended the purchase of Yukos' key production unit by state-owned oil firm Rosneft, saying it followed free market principles. Vladimir Putin said it was quite within the rights of a state-owned company to ensure its interests were met. Rosneft bought 100% of Baikal Finance Group, in a move th... | business | Russia' s president has defended the purchase of Yukos' key production unit by state-owned oil firm Rosneft, saying it followed free market principles. Vladimir Putin said it was quite within the rights of a state-owned company to ensure its interests were met. Rosneft bought 100 % of Baikal Finance Group, in a move t... | ['executive', 'unit', 'employee', 'spokesman', 'management'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number331[/INST] Passage : Russia' s president has defended the purchase of Yukos' key production unit by state-owned oil firm Rosneft, saying it followed free market principles. Vladimir Putin said it was quite within the rights of a state-owned company to ensure its interes... |
332 | Troubled Marsh under SEC scrutiny | The US stock market regulator is investigating troubled insurance broker Marsh & McLennan's shareholder transactions, the firm has said. The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked for information about transactions involving holders of 5% or more of the firm's shares. Marsh has said it is co-operating fully wit... | business | The US stock market regulator is investigating troubled insurance broker Marsh & McLennan' s shareholder transactions, the firm has said. The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked for information about transactions involving holders of 5 % or more of the firm' s shares. Marsh has said it is co-operating fully w... | ['then', 'recently', 'only', 'has', 'reportedly'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number332[/INST] Passage : The US stock market regulator is investigating troubled insurance broker Marsh & McLennan' s shareholder transactions, the firm has said. The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked for information about transactions involving holders of 5 % or... |
333 | US firm pulls out of Iraq | A US company has pulled out of a major contract to rebuild Iraq's transport system after attacks on reconstruction efforts, Pentagon officials have said. Contrack International, of Arlington, Virginia, heads a coalition of firms working on a series of schemes. Its withdrawal from the $325m (£170m) contract in Novembe... | business | A US company has pulled out of a major contract to rebuild Iraq' s transport system after attacks on reconstruction efforts, Pentagon officials have said. Contrack International, of Arlington, Virginia, heads a coalition of firms working on a series of schemes. Its withdrawal from the $ 325m ( £170m ) contract in Nove... | ['workers', 'operations', 'products', 'companies', 'facilities'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number333[/INST] Passage : A US company has pulled out of a major contract to rebuild Iraq' s transport system after attacks on reconstruction efforts, Pentagon officials have said. Contrack International, of Arlington, Virginia, heads a coalition of firms working on a series... |
334 | Boeing secures giant Japan order | Boeing is to supply Japan Airlines with up to 50 of its forthcoming 7E7 planes in a deal that could be worth as much as $6bn (£3.1bn) for the US giant. Japan Airlines has made a firm order for 30 of the aircraft, at $120m each, with the option to buy 20 more. Asia's biggest airline joins Japanese rival All Nippon as ... | business | Boeing is to supply Japan Airlines with up to 50 of its forthcoming 7E7 planes in a deal that could be worth as much as $ 6bn ( £3. 1bn ) for the US giant. Japan Airlines has made a firm order for 30 of the aircraft, at $ 120m each, with the option to buy 20 more. Asia' s biggest airline joins Japanese rival All Nippo... | ['onto', 'including', 'for', 'supporting', 'about'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number334[/INST] Passage : Boeing is to supply Japan Airlines with up to 50 of its forthcoming 7E7 planes in a deal that could be worth as much as $ 6bn ( £3. 1bn ) for the US giant. Japan Airlines has made a firm order for 30 of the aircraft, at $ 120m each, with the option ... |
335 | Banker loses sexism claim | A former executive at the London offices of Merrill Lynch has lost her £7.5m ($14.6m) sex discrimination case against the US investment bank. An employment tribunal dismissed Stephanie Villalba's allegations of sexual discrimination and unequal pay. But the 42-year-old won her claim of unfair dismissal, resulting fro... | business | A former executive at the London offices of Merrill Lynch has lost her £7. 5m ( $ 14. 6m ) sex discrimination case against the US investment bank. An employment tribunal dismissed Stephanie Villalba' s allegations of sexual discrimination and unequal pay. But the 42-year-old won her claim of unfair dismissal, resultin... | ['defendant', 'courts', 'school', 'club', 'bank'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number335[/INST] Passage : A former executive at the London offices of Merrill Lynch has lost her £7. 5m ( $ 14. 6m ) sex discrimination case against the US investment bank. An employment tribunal dismissed Stephanie Villalba' s allegations of sexual discrimination and unequa... |
336 | Building giant in asbestos payout | Australian building products group James Hardie has agreed to pay $1.1bn (£568m) to victims of asbestos-related diseases. The landmark deal could see thousands of people suffering from lung diseases - caused by asbestos the company once made - receive compensation. The move follows angry protests after the firm said ... | business | Australian building products group James Hardie has agreed to pay $ 1. 1bn ( £568m ) to victims of asbestos-related diseases. The landmark deal could see thousands of people suffering from lung diseases-caused by asbestos the company once made-receive compensation. The move follows angry protests after the firm said a... | ['with', 'their', 'support', 'lost', 'affected'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number336[/INST] Passage : Australian building products group James Hardie has agreed to pay $ 1. 1bn ( £568m ) to victims of asbestos-related diseases. The landmark deal could see thousands of people suffering from lung diseases-caused by asbestos the company once made-recei... |
337 | Police detain Chinese milk bosses | Chinese police have detained three top executives at milk firm Yili, with reports suggesting that they are being investigated for embezzlement. Yili - full name Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial - confirmed its chairman, chief financial officer and securities representative were all in custody. The company, China's thir... | business | Chinese police have detained three top executives at milk firm Yili, with reports suggesting that they are being investigated for embezzlement. Yili-full name Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial-confirmed its chairman, chief financial officer and securities representative were all in custody. The company, China' s third-la... | ['must', 'helped', 'could', 'wouldn', 'shall'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number337[/INST] Passage : Chinese police have detained three top executives at milk firm Yili, with reports suggesting that they are being investigated for embezzlement. Yili-full name Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial-confirmed its chairman, chief financial officer and securit... |
338 | India's Deccan seals $1.8bn deal | Air Deccan has ordered 30 Airbus A320 planes in a $1.8bn (£931m) deal as India's first low-cost airline expands in the fast-growing domestic market. Air Deccan was set up last year and wants to lure travellers away from the railway network and pricier rivals. The potential of the Indian market has attracted attention... | business | Air Deccan has ordered 30 Airbus A320 planes in a $ 1. 8bn ( £931m ) deal as India' s first low-cost airline _____ in the fast-growing domestic market. Air Deccan was set up last year and wants to lure travellers away from the railway network and pricier rivals. The potential of the Indian market has attracted attenti... | ['carrier', 'operating', 'company', 'expands', 'aircraft'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number338[/INST] Passage : Air Deccan has ordered 30 Airbus A320 planes in a $ 1. 8bn ( £931m ) deal as India' s first low-cost airline _____ in the fast-growing domestic market. Air Deccan was set up last year and wants to lure travellers away from the railway network and pr... |
339 | Venezuela and China sign oil deal | Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has offered China wide-ranging access to the country's oil reserves. The offer, made as part of a trade deal between the two countries, will allow China to operate oil fields in Venezuela and invest in new refineries. Venezuela has also offered to supply 120,000 barrels of fuel oil a ... | business | Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has offered China _____-ranging access to the country' s oil reserves. The offer, made as part of a trade deal between the two countries, will allow China to operate oil fields in Venezuela and invest in new refineries. Venezuela has also offered to supply 120, 000 barrels of fuel oil ... | ['long', 'wider', 'width', 'wide', 'extended'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number339[/INST] Passage : Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has offered China _____-ranging access to the country' s oil reserves. The offer, made as part of a trade deal between the two countries, will allow China to operate oil fields in Venezuela and invest in new refineri... |
340 | Jarvis sells Tube stake to Spain | Shares in engineering group Jarvis have soared more than 16% on news that it is offloading its stake in London underground consortium Tube Lines. The sale of the 33% stake to Spain's Ferrovial for £146m ($281m) is a lifeline to Jarvis, which was weighed down by debts of more than £230m. The company recently warned it... | business | Shares in engineering group Jarvis have soared more than 16 % on news that it is offloading its stake in London underground consortium Tube Lines. The sale of the 33 % stake to Spain' s Ferrovial for £146m ( $ 281m ) is a lifeline to Jarvis, which was weighed down by debts of more than £230m. The company recently warn... | ['July', 'autumn', 'March', 'mid', 'post'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number340[/INST] Passage : Shares in engineering group Jarvis have soared more than 16 % on news that it is offloading its stake in London underground consortium Tube Lines. The sale of the 33 % stake to Spain' s Ferrovial for £146m ( $ 281m ) is a lifeline to Jarvis, which w... |
341 | Honda wins China copyright ruling | Japan's Honda has won a copyright case in Beijing, further evidence that China is taking a tougher line on protecting intellectual property rights. A court ruled that Chongqing Lifan Industry Group must stop selling Honda brand motorbikes and said it must pay 1.47m yuan ($177,600) in compensation. Internationally rec... | business | Japan' s Honda has won a copyright case in Beijing, further evidence that China is taking a tougher line on protecting intellectual property rights. A court ruled that Chongqing Lifan Industry Group must _____ selling Honda brand motorbikes and said it must pay 1. 47m yuan ( $ 177, 600 ) in compensation. International... | ['stopped', 'stop', 'stay', 'Stop', 'begin'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number341[/INST] Passage : Japan' s Honda has won a copyright case in Beijing, further evidence that China is taking a tougher line on protecting intellectual property rights. A court ruled that Chongqing Lifan Industry Group must _____ selling Honda brand motorbikes and said... |
342 | Air Jamaica back in state control | The Jamaican government is regaining control of Air Jamaica in an bid to help the ailing company out of its financial difficulties. The firm has failed to make money since the state sold a majority stake to hotel tycoon Gordon Stewart in 1994. In common with many carriers, Air Jamaica, with debts of $560m (£291m), ha... | business | The Jamaican government is regaining control of Air Jamaica in an bid to help the ailing company out of its financial difficulties. The firm has failed to make money since the state sold a majority stake to hotel tycoon Gordon Stewart in 1994. In common with many carriers, Air Jamaica, with debts of $ 560m ( £291m ), ... | ['Omar', '000', 'committed', '000', 'committed'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number342[/INST] Passage : The Jamaican government is regaining control of Air Jamaica in an bid to help the ailing company out of its financial difficulties. The firm has failed to make money since the state sold a majority stake to hotel tycoon Gordon Stewart in 1994. In co... |
343 | Battered dollar hits another low | The dollar has fallen to a new record low against the euro after data fuelled fresh concerns about the US economy. The greenback hit $1.3516 in thin New York trade, before rallying to $1.3509. The dollar has weakened sharply since September when it traded about $1.20, amid continuing worries over the levels of the US... | business | The dollar has fallen to a new record low against the euro after data fuelled fresh concerns about the US economy. The greenback hit $ 1. 3516 in thin New York trade, before rallying to $ 1. 3509. The dollar has _____ sharply since September when it traded about $ 1. 20, amid continuing worries over the levels of the ... | ['jumped', 'sold', 'weakened', 'grown', 'expanded'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number343[/INST] Passage : The dollar has fallen to a new record low against the euro after data fuelled fresh concerns about the US economy. The greenback hit $ 1. 3516 in thin New York trade, before rallying to $ 1. 3509. The dollar has _____ sharply since September when it... |
344 | Quake's economic costs emerging | Asian governments and international agencies are reeling at the potential economic devastation left by the Asian tsunami and floods. World Bank president James Wolfensohn has said his agency is "only beginning to grasp the magnitude of the disaster" and its economic impact. The tragedy has left at least 25,000 people... | business | Asian governments and international agencies are reeling at the potential economic devastation left by the Asian tsunami and floods. World Bank president James Wolfensohn has said his agency is" only beginning to grasp the magnitude of the disaster" and its economic impact. The tragedy has left at least 25, 000 people... | ['inside', 'outside', 'upon', 'affecting', 'for'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number344[/INST] Passage : Asian governments and international agencies are reeling at the potential economic devastation left by the Asian tsunami and floods. World Bank president James Wolfensohn has said his agency is" only beginning to grasp the magnitude of the disaster"... |
345 | Disaster claims 'less than $10bn' | Insurers have sought to calm fears that they face huge losses after an earthquake and giant waves killed at least 38,000 people in southern Asia. Munich Re and Swiss Re, the world's two biggest reinsurers, have said exposure will be less than for other disasters. Rebuilding costs are likely to be cheaper than in deve... | business | Insurers have sought to calm fears that they face huge losses after an earthquake and giant waves killed at least 38, 000 people in southern Asia. Munich Re and Swiss Re, the world' s two biggest reinsurers, have said exposure will be less than for other disasters. Rebuilding costs are likely to be cheaper than in dev... | ['Norway', 'Jersey', 'India', 'Shell', 'London'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number345[/INST] Passage : Insurers have sought to calm fears that they face huge losses after an earthquake and giant waves killed at least 38, 000 people in southern Asia. Munich Re and Swiss Re, the world' s two biggest reinsurers, have said exposure will be less than for ... |
346 | India-Pakistan peace boosts trade | Calmer relations between India and Pakistan are paying economic dividends, with new figures showing bilateral trade up threefold in the summer. The value of trade in April-July rose to $186.3m (£97m) from $64.4m in the same period in 2003, the Indian Government said. Nonethless, the figures represent less than 1% of ... | business | Calmer relations between India and Pakistan are paying economic dividends, with new figures showing bilateral trade up threefold in the summer. The value of trade in April-July rose to $ 186. 3m ( £97m ) from $ 64. 4m in the same period in 2003, the Indian Government said. Nonethless, the figures represent less than 1... | ['then', 'than', 'like', 'around', 'over'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number346[/INST] Passage : Calmer relations between India and Pakistan are paying economic dividends, with new figures showing bilateral trade up threefold in the summer. The value of trade in April-July rose to $ 186. 3m ( £97m ) from $ 64. 4m in the same period in 2003, the... |
347 | US to probe airline travel chaos | The US government is to investigate two airlines- US Airways and Delta Air Lines' Comair subsidiary - after travel chaos over the Christmas weekend. Staff calling in sick at US Airways and computer failures at Comair left 30,000 passengers stranded and 10,000 pieces of baggage undelivered. US Airways is in Chapter 11... | business | The US government is to investigate two airlines-US Airways and Delta Air Lines' Comair subsidiary-after travel chaos over the Christmas weekend. Staff calling in sick at US Airways and computer failures at Comair left 30, 000 passengers stranded and 10, 000 pieces of baggage undelivered. US Airways is in Chapter 11 b... | ['subsidiary', 'parent', 'operator', 'owners', 'formerly'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number347[/INST] Passage : The US government is to investigate two airlines-US Airways and Delta Air Lines' Comair subsidiary-after travel chaos over the Christmas weekend. Staff calling in sick at US Airways and computer failures at Comair left 30, 000 passengers stranded an... |
348 | S Korean lender faces liquidation | Creditors of South Korea's top credit card firm have said they will put the company into liquidation if its ex-parent firm fails to back a bail-out. LG Card's creditors have given LG group until Wednesday to sign up to a $1.1bn rescue package. The firm avoided bankruptcy thanks to a $4.5bn bail-out in January 2004, w... | business | Creditors of South Korea' s top credit card firm have said they will put the company into liquidation if its ex-parent firm fails to back a bail-out. LG Card' s creditors have given LG group until Wednesday to sign up to a $ 1. 1bn rescue package. The firm avoided bankruptcy thanks to a $ 4. 5bn bail-out in January 20... | ['action', 'disputes', 'resistance', 'speculation', 'lawsuits'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number348[/INST] Passage : Creditors of South Korea' s top credit card firm have said they will put the company into liquidation if its ex-parent firm fails to back a bail-out. LG Card' s creditors have given LG group until Wednesday to sign up to a $ 1. 1bn rescue package. T... |
349 | Dollar hits new low versus euro | The US dollar has continued its record-breaking slide and has tumbled to a new low against the euro. Investors are betting that the European Central Bank (ECB) will not do anything to weaken the euro, while the US is thought to favour a declining dollar. The US is struggling with a ballooning trade deficit and analys... | business | The US dollar has continued its record-breaking slide and has tumbled to a new low against the euro. Investors are betting that the European Central Bank ( ECB ) will not do anything to weaken the euro, while the US is thought to favour a declining dollar. The US is struggling with a ballooning trade deficit and analy... | ['half', 'twice', 'about', 'around', 'over'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number349[/INST] Passage : The US dollar has continued its record-breaking slide and has tumbled to a new low against the euro. Investors are betting that the European Central Bank ( ECB ) will not do anything to weaken the euro, while the US is thought to favour a declining ... |
350 | Mild winter drives US oil down 6% | US oil prices have fallen by 6%, driven down by forecasts of a mild winter in the densely populated northeast. Light crude oil futures fell $2.86 to $41.32 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), and have now lost $4 in five days. Nonetheless, US crude is still 30% more expensive than at the beginning o... | business | US oil prices have fallen by 6 %, driven down by forecasts of a mild winter in the densely populated northeast. Light crude oil futures fell $ 2. 86 to $ 41. 32 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange ( Nymex ), and have now lost $ 4 in five days. Nonetheless, US crude is still 30 % more expensive than at the ___... | ['level', 'launch', 'height', 'rate', 'beginning'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number350[/INST] Passage : US oil prices have fallen by 6 %, driven down by forecasts of a mild winter in the densely populated northeast. Light crude oil futures fell $ 2. 86 to $ 41. 32 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange ( Nymex ), and have now lost $ 4 in five da... |
351 | Share boost for feud-hit Reliance | The board of Indian conglomerate Reliance has agreed a share buy-back, to counter the effects of a power struggle in the controlling family. The buy-back is a victory for chairman Mukesh Ambani, whose idea it was. His brother Anil, the vice-chairman, said had not been consulted and that the buy-back was "completely i... | business | The board of Indian conglomerate Reliance has agreed a share buy-back, to counter the effects of a power struggle in the controlling family. The buy-back is a victory for chairman Mukesh Ambani, whose idea it was. His brother Anil, the vice-chairman, said had not been consulted and that the buy-back was" completely in... | ['Thursday', 'Today', 'Everybody', 'Friday', 'Nobody'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number351[/INST] Passage : The board of Indian conglomerate Reliance has agreed a share buy-back, to counter the effects of a power struggle in the controlling family. The buy-back is a victory for chairman Mukesh Ambani, whose idea it was. His brother Anil, the vice-chairman... |
352 | Giant waves damage S Asia economy | Governments, aid agencies, insurers and travel firms are among those counting the cost of the massive earthquake and waves that hammered southern Asia. The worst-hit areas are Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Thailand, with at least 23,000 people killed. Early estimates from the World Bank put the amount of aid needed... | business | Governments, aid agencies, insurers and travel firms are among those counting the cost of the massive earthquake and waves that hammered southern Asia. The worst-hit areas are Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Thailand, with at least 23, 000 people killed. Early estimates from the World Bank put the amount of aid needed... | ['denied', 'shown', 'commented', 'said', 'found'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number352[/INST] Passage : Governments, aid agencies, insurers and travel firms are among those counting the cost of the massive earthquake and waves that hammered southern Asia. The worst-hit areas are Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Thailand, with at least 23, 000 people ki... |
353 | Asia shares defy post-quake gloom | Thailand has become the first of the 10 southern Asian nations battered by giant waves at the weekend to cut its economic forecast. Thailand's economy is now expected to grow by 5.7% in 2005, rather than 6% as forecast before tsunamis hit six tourist provinces. The full economic costs of the disaster remain unclear. ... | business | Thailand has become the first of the 10 southern Asian nations battered by giant waves at the weekend to cut its economic forecast. Thailand' s economy is now expected to grow by 5. 7 % in 2005, rather than 6 % as forecast before tsunamis hit six tourist provinces. The full economic costs of the disaster remain unclea... | ['Hong', 'Kong', 'Western', 'Cheung', 'Central'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number353[/INST] Passage : Thailand has become the first of the 10 southern Asian nations battered by giant waves at the weekend to cut its economic forecast. Thailand' s economy is now expected to grow by 5. 7 % in 2005, rather than 6 % as forecast before tsunamis hit six to... |
354 | Israeli economy picking up pace | Israel's economy is forecast to grow by 4.2% in 2004 as it continues to emerge from a three-year recession. The main driver of the faster-than-expected expansion has been exports, with tourism seeing a strong rebound, the statistical office said. The economy is benefiting from a quieter period in Palestinian-Israeli ... | business | Israel' s economy is forecast to grow by 4. 2 % in 2004 as it continues to emerge from a three-year recession. The main driver of the faster-than-expected expansion has been exports, with tourism seeing a strong rebound, the statistical office said. The economy is benefiting from a quieter period in Palestinian-Israel... | ['2003', '1996', '1991', '2013', 'comparison'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number354[/INST] Passage : Israel' s economy is forecast to grow by 4. 2 % in 2004 as it continues to emerge from a three-year recession. The main driver of the faster-than-expected expansion has been exports, with tourism seeing a strong rebound, the statistical office said.... |
355 | S Korea spending boost to economy | South Korea will boost state spending next year in an effort to create jobs and kick start its sputtering economy. It has earmarked 100 trillion won ($96bn) for the first six months of 2005, 60% of its total annual budget. The government's main problems are "slumping consumption and a contraction in the construction ... | business | South Korea will boost state spending next year in an effort to create jobs and kick start its sputtering economy. It has earmarked 100 trillion won ( $ 96bn ) for the first six months of 2005, 60 % of its total annual budget. The government' s main problems are" slumping consumption and a contraction in the construct... | ['aims', 'pledged', 'sought', 'began', 'offers'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number355[/INST] Passage : South Korea will boost state spending next year in an effort to create jobs and kick start its sputtering economy. It has earmarked 100 trillion won ( $ 96bn ) for the first six months of 2005, 60 % of its total annual budget. The government' s main... |
356 | Soros group warns of Kazakh close | The Open Society Institute (OSI), financed by billionaire George Soros, has accused Kazakhstan officials of trying to close down its local office. A demand for unpaid taxes and fines of $600,000 (£425,000) is politically motivated, the OSI claimed, adding that it paid the money in October. The organisation has found ... | business | The Open Society Institute ( OSI ), financed by billionaire George Soros, has accused Kazakhstan officials of trying to close down its local office. A demand for unpaid taxes and fines of $ 600, 000 ( £425, 000 ) is politically motivated, the OSI claimed, adding that it paid the money in October. The organisation has ... | ['push', 'force', 'request', 'bring', 'allow'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number356[/INST] Passage : The Open Society Institute ( OSI ), financed by billionaire George Soros, has accused Kazakhstan officials of trying to close down its local office. A demand for unpaid taxes and fines of $ 600, 000 ( £425, 000 ) is politically motivated, the OSI cl... |
357 | Deutsche attacks Yukos case | German investment bank Deutsche Bank has challenged the right of Yukos to claim bankruptcy protection in the US. In a court filing on Tuesday, it said the Russian oil giant has few Texas ties beyond bank accounts and a Texas-based finance chief. Deutsche Bank claimed Yukos had artificially manufactured a legal case t... | business | German investment bank Deutsche Bank has challenged the right of Yukos to claim bankruptcy protection in the US. In a court filing on Tuesday, it said the Russian oil giant has few Texas ties beyond bank accounts and a Texas-based finance chief. Deutsche Bank claimed Yukos had artificially manufactured a legal case to... | ['its', 'securing', 'equal', 'that', 'gaining'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number357[/INST] Passage : German investment bank Deutsche Bank has challenged the right of Yukos to claim bankruptcy protection in the US. In a court filing on Tuesday, it said the Russian oil giant has few Texas ties beyond bank accounts and a Texas-based finance chief. Deu... |
358 | GM in crunch talks on Fiat future | Fiat will meet car giant General Motors (GM) on Tuesday in an attempt to reach agreement over the future of the Italian firm's loss-making auto group. Fiat claims that GM is legally obliged to buy the 90% of the car unit it does not already own; GM says the contract, signed in 2000, is no longer valid. Press reports ... | business | Fiat will meet car giant General Motors ( GM ) on Tuesday in an attempt to reach agreement over the future of the Italian firm' s loss-making auto group. Fiat claims that GM is legally obliged to buy the 90 % of the car unit it does not already own ; GM says the contract, signed in 2000, is no longer valid. Press repo... | ['plan', 'loans', 'claim', 'loan', 'debts'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number358[/INST] Passage : Fiat will meet car giant General Motors ( GM ) on Tuesday in an attempt to reach agreement over the future of the Italian firm' s loss-making auto group. Fiat claims that GM is legally obliged to buy the 90 % of the car unit it does not already own ... |
359 | Record year for Chilean copper | Chile's copper industry has registered record earnings of $14.2bn in 2004, the governmental Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) has reported. Strong demand from China's fast-growing economy and high prices have fuelled production, said Cochilco vice president Patricio Cartagena. He added that the boom has allowed th... | business | Chile' s copper industry has registered record earnings of $ 14. 2bn in 2004, the governmental Chilean Copper Commission ( Cochilco ) has reported. Strong demand from China' s fast-growing economy and high prices have fuelled production, said Cochilco vice president Patricio Cartagena. He added that the boom has allow... | ['expected', 'about', 'currently', 'rapidly', 'undergoing'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number359[/INST] Passage : Chile' s copper industry has registered record earnings of $ 14. 2bn in 2004, the governmental Chilean Copper Commission ( Cochilco ) has reported. Strong demand from China' s fast-growing economy and high prices have fuelled production, said Cochil... |
360 | US consumer confidence up | Consumers' confidence in the state of the US economy is at its highest for five months and they are optimistic about 2005, an influential survey says. The feel-good factor among US consumers rose in December for the first time since July according to new data. The Conference Board survey of 5,000 households pointed t... | business | Consumers' confidence in the state of the US economy is at its highest for five months and they are optimistic about 2005, an influential survey says. The feel-good factor among US consumers rose in December for the first time since July according to new data. The Conference Board survey of 5, 000 households pointed t... | ['welfare', 'debt', 'sales', 'purchasing', 'confidence'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number360[/INST] Passage : Consumers' confidence in the state of the US economy is at its highest for five months and they are optimistic about 2005, an influential survey says. The feel-good factor among US consumers rose in December for the first time since July according t... |
361 | Cash gives way to flexible friend | Spending on credit and debit cards has overtaken cash spending in the UK for the first time. The moment that plastic finally toppled cash happened at 10.38am on Wednesday, according to the Association for Payment Clearing Services (Apacs) Apacs chose school teacher Helen Carroll, from Portsmouth, to make the historic... | business | Spending on credit and debit cards has overtaken cash spending in the UK for the first time. The moment that plastic finally toppled cash happened at 10. 38am on _____, according to the Association for Payment Clearing Services ( Apacs ) Apacs chose school teacher Helen Carroll, from Portsmouth, to make the historic t... | ['Wednesday', 'appeal', 'Christmas', 'weekdays', 'average'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number361[/INST] Passage : Spending on credit and debit cards has overtaken cash spending in the UK for the first time. The moment that plastic finally toppled cash happened at 10. 38am on _____, according to the Association for Payment Clearing Services ( Apacs ) Apacs chose... |
362 | Go-ahead for Balkan oil pipeline | Albania, Bulgaria and Macedonia has given the go ahead for the construction of a $1.2bn oil pipeline that will pass through the Balkan peninsula. The project aims to allow alternative ports for the shipping of Russian and Caspian oil, that normally goes through Turkish ports. It aims to transport 750,000 daily barrel... | business | Albania, Bulgaria and Macedonia has given the go ahead for the construction of a $ 1. 2bn oil pipeline that will pass through the Balkan peninsula. The project aims to allow alternative ports for the shipping of Russian and Caspian oil, that normally goes through Turkish ports. It aims to transport 750, 000 daily barr... | ['cooperation', 'Wednesday', 'Tuesday', 'Friday', 'paper'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number362[/INST] Passage : Albania, Bulgaria and Macedonia has given the go ahead for the construction of a $ 1. 2bn oil pipeline that will pass through the Balkan peninsula. The project aims to allow alternative ports for the shipping of Russian and Caspian oil, that normall... |
363 | Durex maker SSL awaits firm bid | UK condom maker SSL International has refused to comment on reports it may be subject to a takeover early in 2005. A Financial Times report said business intelligence firm GPW was understood to be starting due diligence work on SSL International, for a corporate client. An spokesman for SSL, which makes the famous Du... | business | UK condom maker SSL International has refused to comment on reports it may be subject to a takeover early in 2005. A Financial Times report said business intelligence firm GPW was understood to be starting due diligence work on SSL International, for a corporate client. An spokesman for SSL, which makes the famous Dur... | ['makers', 'specialists', 'provider', 'firm', 'conglomerate'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number363[/INST] Passage : UK condom maker SSL International has refused to comment on reports it may be subject to a takeover early in 2005. A Financial Times report said business intelligence firm GPW was understood to be starting due diligence work on SSL International, fo... |
364 | Nasdaq planning $100m-share sale | The owner of the technology-dominated Nasdaq stock index plans to sell shares to the public and list itself on the market it operates. According to a registration document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq Stock Market plans to raise $100m (£52m) from the sale. Some observers see this as anoth... | business | The owner of the technology-dominated Nasdaq stock index plans to sell shares to the public and list itself on the market it operates. According to a registration document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq Stock Market plans to raise $ 100m ( £52m ) from the sale. Some observers see this as ano... | ['sales', 'investment', 'market', 'same', 'private'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number364[/INST] Passage : The owner of the technology-dominated Nasdaq stock index plans to sell shares to the public and list itself on the market it operates. According to a registration document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq Stock Market plans ... |
365 | WMC says Xstrata bid is too low | Australian mining firm WMC Resources has said it is worth up to 30% more than a hostile 7.4bn Australian dollar ($5.8bn; £3bn) bid by rival Xstrata. There is now pressure on Swiss-based Xstrata to increase its takeover offer. A report from investment firm Grant Samuel in WMC defence documents values WMC shares at A$7... | business | Australian mining firm WMC Resources has said it is worth up to 30 % more than a hostile 7. 4bn Australian dollar ( $ 5. 8bn ; £3bn ) bid by rival Xstrata. There is now pressure on Swiss-based Xstrata to increase its takeover offer. A report from investment firm Grant Samuel in WMC defence documents values WMC shares ... | ['copper', 'wood', 'coal', 'plant', 'gear'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number365[/INST] Passage : Australian mining firm WMC Resources has said it is worth up to 30 % more than a hostile 7. 4bn Australian dollar ( $ 5. 8bn ; £3bn ) bid by rival Xstrata. There is now pressure on Swiss-based Xstrata to increase its takeover offer. A report from in... |
366 | Takeover offer for Sunderland FC | Bob Murray, chairman of Sunderland FC, has launched a £1.5m ($2.8m) bid for the club after buying broadcaster BSkyB's stake in the business. Mr Murray is already Sunderland's leading shareholder, holding a 37.6% stake, and now hopes to take full control of the Championship side. Mr Murray said the club would find it ... | business | Bob Murray, chairman of Sunderland FC, has launched a £1. 5m ( $ 2. 8m ) bid for the club after buying broadcaster BSkyB' s stake in the business. Mr Murray is already Sunderland' s leading shareholder, holding a 37. 6 % stake, and now hopes to take full control of the Championship side. Mr Murray said the club would ... | ['that', 'overall', 'his', 'life', 'their'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number366[/INST] Passage : Bob Murray, chairman of Sunderland FC, has launched a £1. 5m ( $ 2. 8m ) bid for the club after buying broadcaster BSkyB' s stake in the business. Mr Murray is already Sunderland' s leading shareholder, holding a 37. 6 % stake, and now hopes to take... |
367 | Warning over US pensions deficit | Taxpayers may have to bail out the US agency that protects workers' pension funds, leading economists have warned. With the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) some £23bn (£12m) in deficit, the Financial Economists Roundtable (FER) wants Congress to act. Instead of taxpayers having to pick up the bill, the FE... | business | Taxpayers may have to bail out the US agency that protects workers' pension funds, leading economists have warned. With the Pension _____efit Guaranty Corporation ( PBGC ) some £23bn ( £12m ) in deficit, the Financial Economists Roundtable ( FER ) wants Congress to act. Instead of taxpayers having to pick up the bill,... | ['Scheme', 'Fund', 'Trust', 'Plan', 'Ben'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number367[/INST] Passage : Taxpayers may have to bail out the US agency that protects workers' pension funds, leading economists have warned. With the Pension _____efit Guaranty Corporation ( PBGC ) some £23bn ( £12m ) in deficit, the Financial Economists Roundtable ( FER ) w... |
368 | Beer giant swallows Russian firm | Brewing giant Inbev has agreed to buy Alfa-Eco's stake in Sun Interbrew, Russia's second-largest brewer, for up to 259.7m euros ($353.3m; £183.75m). Alfa-Eco, the venture capital arm of Russian conglomerate Alfa Group, has a one-fifth stake in Sun Interbrew. The deal gives Inbev, the world's biggest beermaker, near-t... | business | Brewing giant Inbev has agreed to buy Alfa-Eco' s stake in Sun Interbrew, Russia' s second-largest brewer, for up to 259. 7m euros ( $ 353. 3m ; £183. 75m ). Alfa-Eco, the venture capital arm of Russian conglomerate Alfa Group, has a one-_____ stake in Sun Interbrew. The deal gives Inbev, the world' s biggest beermake... | ['year', 'majority', 'billion', 'fifth', 'share'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number368[/INST] Passage : Brewing giant Inbev has agreed to buy Alfa-Eco' s stake in Sun Interbrew, Russia' s second-largest brewer, for up to 259. 7m euros ( $ 353. 3m ; £183. 75m ). Alfa-Eco, the venture capital arm of Russian conglomerate Alfa Group, has a one-_____ stake... |
369 | US manufacturing expands | US industrial production increased in December, according to the latest survey from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Its index of national manufacturing activity rose to 58.6 last month from 57.8 in November. A reading above 50 indicates a level of growth. The result for December was slightly better than an... | business | US industrial production increased in December, according to the latest survey from the _____ for Supply Management ( ISM ). Its index of national manufacturing activity rose to 58. 6 last month from 57. 8 in November. A reading above 50 indicates a level of growth. The result for December was slightly better than ana... | ['System', 'Secretariat', 'Institution', 'Service', 'Institute'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number369[/INST] Passage : US industrial production increased in December, according to the latest survey from the _____ for Supply Management ( ISM ). Its index of national manufacturing activity rose to 58. 6 last month from 57. 8 in November. A reading above 50 indicates a... |
370 | Singapore growth at 8.1% in 2004 | Singapore's economy grew by 8.1% in 2004, its best performance since 2000, figures from the trade ministry show. The advance, the second-fastest in Asia after China, was led by growth of 13.1% in the key manufacturing sector. However, a slower-than-expected fourth quarter points to more modest growth for the trade-dr... | business | Singapore' s economy grew by 8. 1 % in 2004, its best performance since _____, figures from the trade ministry show. The advance, the second-fastest in Asia after China, was led by growth of 13. 1 % in the key manufacturing sector. However, a slower-than-expected fourth quarter points to more modest growth for the tra... | ['2000', '1997', '1999', '1982', '2006'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number370[/INST] Passage : Singapore' s economy grew by 8. 1 % in 2004, its best performance since _____, figures from the trade ministry show. The advance, the second-fastest in Asia after China, was led by growth of 13. 1 % in the key manufacturing sector. However, a slower... |
371 | Madagascar completes currency switch | Madagascar has completed the replacement of its Malagasy franc with a new currency, the ariary. From Monday, all prices and contracts will have to be quoted in the ariary, which was trading at 1,893 to the US dollar. The Malagasy franc, which lost almost half its value in 2004, is no longer legal tender but will rema... | business | Madagascar has completed the replacement of its Malagasy franc with a new currency, the ariary. From Monday, all prices and contracts will _____ to be quoted in the ariary, which was trading at 1, 893 to the US dollar. The Malagasy franc, which lost almost half its value in 2004, is no longer legal tender but will rem... | ['have', 'remain', 'cease', 'return', 'come'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number371[/INST] Passage : Madagascar has completed the replacement of its Malagasy franc with a new currency, the ariary. From Monday, all prices and contracts will _____ to be quoted in the ariary, which was trading at 1, 893 to the US dollar. The Malagasy franc, which lost... |
372 | Quiksilver moves for Rossignol | Shares of Skis Rossignol, the world's largest ski-maker, have jumped as much as 15% on speculation that it will be bought by US surfwear firm Quiksilver. The owners of Rossignol, the Boix-Vives family, are said to be considering an offer from Quiksilver. Analysts believe other sporting goods companies may now take a ... | business | Shares of Skis Rossignol, the world' s largest ski-maker, have jumped as much as 15 % on speculation that it will be bought by US surfwear firm Quiksilver. The owners of Rossignol, the Boix-Vives family, are said to be considering an offer from Quiksilver. Analysts believe other sporting goods companies may now take a... | ['stop', 'cut', 'recover', 'cover', 'eliminate'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number372[/INST] Passage : Shares of Skis Rossignol, the world' s largest ski-maker, have jumped as much as 15 % on speculation that it will be bought by US surfwear firm Quiksilver. The owners of Rossignol, the Boix-Vives family, are said to be considering an offer from Quik... |
373 | Dollar hovers around record lows | The US dollar hovered close to record lows against the euro on Friday as concern grows about the size of the US budget deficit. Analysts predict that the dollar will remain weak in 2005 as investors worry about the state of the US economy. The Bush administration's apparent unwillingness to intervene to support the d... | business | The US dollar hovered close to record lows against the euro on Friday as concern grows about the size of the US budget deficit. Analysts predict that the dollar will remain weak in 2005 as investors worry about the state of the US economy. The Bush administration' s apparent unwillingness to intervene to support the d... | ['improved', 'down', 'climbed', 'dropped', 'stood'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number373[/INST] Passage : The US dollar hovered close to record lows against the euro on Friday as concern grows about the size of the US budget deficit. Analysts predict that the dollar will remain weak in 2005 as investors worry about the state of the US economy. The Bush ... |
374 | S Korean credit card firm rescued | South Korea's largest credit card firm has averted liquidation following a one trillion won ($960m; £499m) bail-out. LG Card had been threatened with collapse because of its huge debts but the firm's creditors and its former parent have stepped in to rescue it. A consortium of creditors and LG Group, a family owned c... | business | South Korea' s largest credit card firm has averted liquidation following a one trillion won ( $ 960m ; £499m ) bail-out. LG Card had been threatened with collapse because of its huge debts but the firm' s creditors and its former parent have stepped in to rescue it. A consortium of creditors and LG Group, a family ow... | ['base', 'market', 'structure', 'portfolio', 'sector'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number374[/INST] Passage : South Korea' s largest credit card firm has averted liquidation following a one trillion won ( $ 960m ; £499m ) bail-out. LG Card had been threatened with collapse because of its huge debts but the firm' s creditors and its former parent have steppe... |
375 | Dollar slides ahead of New Year | The US dollar has hit a new record low against the euro and analysts predict that more declines are likely in 2005. Disappointing economic reports dented the currency, which had been rallying after European policy makers said they were worried about the euro's strength. Earlier on Thursday, the Japanese yen touched i... | business | The US dollar has hit a new record low against the euro and analysts predict that more declines are likely in 2005. Disappointing economic reports dented the currency, which had been rallying after European policy makers said they were worried about the euro' s strength. Earlier on Thursday, the Japanese yen touched i... | ['when', 'rising', 'increasing', 'that', 'more'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number375[/INST] Passage : The US dollar has hit a new record low against the euro and analysts predict that more declines are likely in 2005. Disappointing economic reports dented the currency, which had been rallying after European policy makers said they were worried about... |
376 | VW considers opening Indian plant | Volkswagen is considering building a car factory in India, but said it had yet to make a final decision. The German giant said it was studying the possibility of opening an assembly plant in the country, but that it remained only a "potential" idea. Its comments came after the industry minister of India's Andhra Prad... | business | Volkswagen is considering building a car factory in India, but said it had yet to make a final decision. The _____ giant said it was studying the possibility of opening an assembly plant in the country, but that it remained only a" potential" idea. Its comments came after the industry minister of India' s Andhra Prade... | ['steel', 'German', 'aluminum', 'paper', 'construction'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number376[/INST] Passage : Volkswagen is considering building a car factory in India, but said it had yet to make a final decision. The _____ giant said it was studying the possibility of opening an assembly plant in the country, but that it remained only a" potential" idea. ... |
377 | Ukraine strikes Turkmen gas deal | Ukraine has agreed to pay 30% more for natural gas supplied by Turkmenistan. The deal was sealed three days after Turkmenistan cut off gas supplies in a price dispute that threatened the Ukrainian economy. Supplies from Turkmenistan account for 45% of all natural gas imported by Ukraine, which has large coal deposits... | business | Ukraine has agreed to pay 30 % more for natural gas supplied by Turkmenistan. The deal was sealed three days after Turkmenistan cut off gas supplies in a price dispute that threatened the Ukrainian economy. Supplies from Turkmenistan account for 45 % of all natural gas imported by Ukraine, which has large coal deposit... | ['parliament', 'publicly', 'state', 'bank', 'city'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number377[/INST] Passage : Ukraine has agreed to pay 30 % more for natural gas supplied by Turkmenistan. The deal was sealed three days after Turkmenistan cut off gas supplies in a price dispute that threatened the Ukrainian economy. Supplies from Turkmenistan account for 45 ... |
378 | Reliance unit loses Anil Ambani | Anil Ambani, the younger of the two brothers in charge of India's largest private company, has resigned from running its petrochemicals subsidiary. The move is likely to be seen as the latest twist in a feud between Mr Ambani and his brother Mukesh. Anil, 45, has stepped down as director and vice-chairman of Indian P... | business | Anil Ambani, the younger of the two brothers in charge of India' s largest private company, has resigned from running its petrochemicals subsidiary. The move is likely to be seen as the latest twist in a feud between Mr Ambani and his brother Mukesh. Anil, 45, has stepped down as director and _____-chairman of Indian ... | ['vice', 'founding', 'semi', 'past', 'Vice'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number378[/INST] Passage : Anil Ambani, the younger of the two brothers in charge of India' s largest private company, has resigned from running its petrochemicals subsidiary. The move is likely to be seen as the latest twist in a feud between Mr Ambani and his brother Mukesh... |
379 | India opens skies to competition | India will allow domestic commercial airlines to fly long haul international routes, a move it hopes will stoke competition and drive down prices. However, only state controlled carriers will be able to fly the lucrative Gulf routes, to countries such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, for at least three years. Jet Airways ... | business | India will allow domestic commercial airlines to fly long haul international routes, a move it hopes will stoke competition and drive down prices. However, only state controlled carriers will be able to fly the lucrative Gulf routes, to countries such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, for at least _____ years. Jet Airways a... | ['five', 'eight', 'fifteen', 'three', 'seven'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number379[/INST] Passage : India will allow domestic commercial airlines to fly long haul international routes, a move it hopes will stoke competition and drive down prices. However, only state controlled carriers will be able to fly the lucrative Gulf routes, to countries su... |
380 | Oil rebounds from weather effect | Oil prices recovered in Asian trade on Tuesday, after falling in New York on milder winter weather across the US. With winter temperatures staying relatively high in the northern US, a barrel of light crude ended Monday down $1.33 to $42.12. However crude prices have rebounded in Asia, rising to $42.30 a barrel for F... | business | Oil prices recovered in Asian trade on Tuesday, after falling in New York on milder winter weather across the US. With winter temperatures staying relatively high in the northern US, a barrel of light crude ended Monday down $ 1. 33 to $ 42. 12. However crude prices have rebounded in Asia, rising to $ 42. 30 a barrel ... | ['sector', 'hemisphere', 'plains', 'zone', 'parts'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number380[/INST] Passage : Oil prices recovered in Asian trade on Tuesday, after falling in New York on milder winter weather across the US. With winter temperatures staying relatively high in the northern US, a barrel of light crude ended Monday down $ 1. 33 to $ 42. 12. How... |
381 | Ban on forced retirement under 65 | Employers will no longer be able to force workers to retire before 65, unless they can justify it. The government has announced that firms will be barred from 2006 from imposing arbitrary retirement ages. Under new European age discrimination rules, a default retirement age of 65 will be introduced. Workers will be p... | business | Employers will no longer be able to force workers to retire before 65, unless they can justify it. The government has announced that firms will be barred from 2006 from imposing arbitrary retirement ages. Under new European age discrimination rules, a default retirement age of 65 will be introduced. Workers will be pe... | ['best', 'Con', 'Con', 'opposed', 'best'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number381[/INST] Passage : Employers will no longer be able to force workers to retire before 65, unless they can justify it. The government has announced that firms will be barred from 2006 from imposing arbitrary retirement ages. Under new European age discrimination rules,... |
382 | Fed warns of more US rate rises | The US looks set for a continued boost to interest rates in 2005, according to the Federal Reserve. Minutes of the December meeting which pushed rates up to 2.25% showed that policy-makers at the Fed are worried about accelerating inflation. The clear signal pushed the dollar up to $1.3270 to the euro by 0400 GMT on ... | business | The US looks set for a continued boost to interest rates in 2005, according to the Federal Reserve. Minutes of the December meeting which pushed rates up to 2. 25 % showed that policy-makers at the Fed are worried about accelerating inflation. The clear signal pushed the dollar up to $ 1. 3270 to the euro by 0400 GMT ... | ['dollar', 'state', 'prize', 'event', 'tournament'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number382[/INST] Passage : The US looks set for a continued boost to interest rates in 2005, according to the Federal Reserve. Minutes of the December meeting which pushed rates up to 2. 25 % showed that policy-makers at the Fed are worried about accelerating inflation. The c... |
383 | Weak end-of-year sales hit Next | Next has said its annual profit will be £5m lower than previously expected because its end-of-year clearance sale has proved disappointing. "Clearance rates in our end-of-season sale have been below our expectations," the company said. The High Street retailer said it now expected to report annual profits of between ... | business | Next has said its annual profit will be £5m lower than previously expected because its end-of-year clearance sale has proved disappointing." Clearance rates in our end-of-season sale have been below our expectations," the company said. The High Street retailer said it now expected to report annual profits of between £... | ['also', 'originally', 'further', 'subsequently', 'even'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number383[/INST] Passage : Next has said its annual profit will be £5m lower than previously expected because its end-of-year clearance sale has proved disappointing." Clearance rates in our end-of-season sale have been below our expectations," the company said. The High Stre... |
384 | Tate & Lyle boss bags top award | Tate & Lyle's chief executive has been named European Businessman of the Year by a leading business magazine. Iain Ferguson was awarded the title by US publication Forbes for returning one of the UK's "venerable" manufacturers to the country's top 100 companies. The sugar group had been absent from the FTSE 100 for s... | business | Tate & Lyle' s chief executive has been named European Businessman of the Year by a leading business magazine. Iain Ferguson was awarded the title by US publication Forbes for returning one of the UK' s" venerable" manufacturers to the country' s top 100 companies. The sugar group had been absent from the FTSE 100 for... | ['assembly', 'production', 'factory', 'processing', 'capital'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number384[/INST] Passage : Tate & Lyle' s chief executive has been named European Businessman of the Year by a leading business magazine. Iain Ferguson was awarded the title by US publication Forbes for returning one of the UK' s" venerable" manufacturers to the country' s to... |
385 | Krispy Kreme shares hit | Shares in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts have taken a dunking on Wall Street after the firm revealed it would have to restate its 2004 financial reports. The company warned the move would cut its profits by $3.8m to $4.9m (£2m to £2.6m) - or between 6.6% and 8.6%. Krispy Kreme said accounting errors had forced the move, addi... | business | Shares in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts have taken a dunking on Wall Street after the firm revealed it would have to restate its 2004 financial reports. The company warned the move would cut its profits by $ 3. 8m to $ 4. 9m ( £2m to £2. 6m )-or between 6. 6 % and 8. 6 %. Krispy Kreme said accounting errors had forced the mo... | ['merger', 'recession', 'announcement', 'issue', 'election'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number385[/INST] Passage : Shares in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts have taken a dunking on Wall Street after the firm revealed it would have to restate its 2004 financial reports. The company warned the move would cut its profits by $ 3. 8m to $ 4. 9m ( £2m to £2. 6m )-or between 6.... |
386 | Germany nears 1990 jobless level | German unemployment rose for the 11th consecutive month in December - making the year's average jobless total the highest since reunification. The seasonally adjusted jobless total rose a higher than expected 17,000 to 4.483 million, the Bundesbank said. Allowing for changes in calculating statistics, the average num... | business | German unemployment rose for the 11th consecutive month in December-making the year' s average jobless total the highest since reunification. The seasonally adjusted jobless total rose a higher than expected 17, 000 to 4. 483 million, the Bundesbank said. Allowing for changes in calculating statistics, the average num... | ['shareholder', 'employee', 'economist', 'leader', 'representative'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number386[/INST] Passage : German unemployment rose for the 11th consecutive month in December-making the year' s average jobless total the highest since reunification. The seasonally adjusted jobless total rose a higher than expected 17, 000 to 4. 483 million, the Bundesbank... |
387 | Venezuela identifies 'idle' farms | Venezuelan authorities have identified more than 500 farms, including 56 large estates, as idle as it continues with its controversial land reform policy. Under a 2001 land law, the government can tax or seize unused farm sites. A further 40,000 farms are yet to be inspected, the state's National Land Institute has t... | business | Venezuelan authorities have identified more than 500 farms, including 56 large estates, as idle as it continues with its controversial land reform policy. Under a 2001 land law, the government can tax or seize unused farm sites. A further 40, 000 farms are yet to be inspected, the state' s National Land Institute ____... | ['staff', 'agency', 'has', 'chief', 'also'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number387[/INST] Passage : Venezuelan authorities have identified more than 500 farms, including 56 large estates, as idle as it continues with its controversial land reform policy. Under a 2001 land law, the government can tax or seize unused farm sites. A further 40, 000 fa... |
388 | Egypt to sell off state-owned bank | The Egyptian government is reportedly planning to privatise one of the country's big public banks. An Investment Ministry official has told the Reuters news agency that the Bank of Alexandria will be sold sometime in 2005. The move is seen as evidence of a new commitment by the government to reduce the size of public... | business | The Egyptian government is reportedly planning to privatise one of the country' s big public banks. An Investment Ministry official has told the Reuters news agency that the Bank of Alexandria will be sold sometime in 2005. The move is seen as evidence of a new commitment by the government to reduce the size of _____ ... | ['state', 'government', 'defence', 'public', 'economic'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number388[/INST] Passage : The Egyptian government is reportedly planning to privatise one of the country' s big public banks. An Investment Ministry official has told the Reuters news agency that the Bank of Alexandria will be sold sometime in 2005. The move is seen as evide... |
389 | Wal-Mart to pay $14m in gun suit | The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, has agreed to pay a total of $14.5m (£7.74m) to settle a lawsuit over gun sales violations in California. The lawsuit alleged Wal-Mart committed thousands of gun sales violations in California between 2000 and 2003. The total payment includes $5m in fines and more than $4m to f... | business | The world' s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, has agreed to pay a total of $ 14. 5m ( £7. 74m ) to settle a lawsuit over gun sales violations in California. The lawsuit alleged Wal-Mart committed thousands of gun sales violations in California between 2000 and 2003. The total payment includes $ 5m in fines and more than $ ... | ['procedures', 'rules', 'legislation', 'borders', 'principles'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number389[/INST] Passage : The world' s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, has agreed to pay a total of $ 14. 5m ( £7. 74m ) to settle a lawsuit over gun sales violations in California. The lawsuit alleged Wal-Mart committed thousands of gun sales violations in California between 20... |
390 | Yukos heading back to US courts | Russian oil and gas company Yukos is due in a US court on Thursday as it continues to fight for its survival. The firm is in the process of being broken up by Russian authorities in order to pay a $27bn (£14bn) tax bill. Yukos filed for bankruptcy in the US, hoping to use international business law to halt the forced... | business | Russian oil and gas company Yukos is due in a US court on Thursday as it continues to fight for its survival. The firm is in the process of being broken up by Russian authorities in order to pay a $ 27bn ( £14bn ) tax bill. Yukos filed for bankruptcy in the US, hoping to use international business law to halt the forc... | ['without', 'using', 'beyond', 'from', 'utilizing'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number390[/INST] Passage : Russian oil and gas company Yukos is due in a US court on Thursday as it continues to fight for its survival. The firm is in the process of being broken up by Russian authorities in order to pay a $ 27bn ( £14bn ) tax bill. Yukos filed for bankruptc... |
391 | Deutsche Boerse set to 'woo' LSE | Bosses of Deutsche Boerse and the London Stock Exchange are to meet amid talk that a takeover bid for the LSE will be raised to £1.5bn ($2.9bn). Last month, the German exchange tabled a 530 pence-per-share offer for LSE, valuing it at £1.3bn. Paris-based Euronext, owner of Liffe in London, has also said it is interes... | business | Bosses of Deutsche Boerse and the London Stock Exchange are to meet _____ talk that a takeover bid for the LSE will be raised to £1. 5bn ( $ 2. 9bn ). Last month, the German exchange tabled a 530 pence-per-share offer for LSE, valuing it at £1. 3bn. Paris-based Euronext, owner of Liffe in London, has also said it is i... | ['about', 'into', 'after', 'will', 'amid'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number391[/INST] Passage : Bosses of Deutsche Boerse and the London Stock Exchange are to meet _____ talk that a takeover bid for the LSE will be raised to £1. 5bn ( $ 2. 9bn ). Last month, the German exchange tabled a 530 pence-per-share offer for LSE, valuing it at £1. 3bn.... |
392 | Laura Ashley chief stepping down | Laura Ashley is parting company with its chief executive Ainum Mohd-Saaid. The clothing and home furnishing retailer said Ms Mohd-Saaid had resigned for personal reasons. Her departure will come into effect on 1 February and follows the departure of co-chief executive Rebecca Navarednam on 1 January. Ms Mohd-Saaid is... | business | Laura Ashley is parting company with its chief executive Ainum Mohd-Saaid. The clothing and home furnishing retailer said Ms Mohd-Saaid had resigned for personal reasons. Her departure will come into effect on 1 February and follows the departure of co-chief executive Rebecca Navarednam on 1 January. Ms Mohd-Saaid is ... | ['awkwardly', 'just', 'merely', 'always', 'everywhere'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number392[/INST] Passage : Laura Ashley is parting company with its chief executive Ainum Mohd-Saaid. The clothing and home furnishing retailer said Ms Mohd-Saaid had resigned for personal reasons. Her departure will come into effect on 1 February and follows the departure of... |
393 | US Airways staff agree to pay cut | A union representing 5,200 flight attendants at bankrupt US Airways have agreed to a new contract that cuts pay by nearly 10%. The deal will help the carrier, trying to survive by cutting costs by nearly $1bn (£530m) a year, save about $94m. More than two thirds of its 28,000 staff have now accepted wage cuts. But ta... | business | A union representing 5, 200 flight attendants at bankrupt US Airways have agreed to a new contract that cuts pay by nearly 10 %. The deal will help the carrier, trying to survive by cutting costs by nearly $ 1bn ( £530m ) a year, save about $ 94m. More than two thirds of its 28, 000 staff have now accepted wage cuts. ... | ['challenge', 'criticism', 'offers', 'competition', 'litigation'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number393[/INST] Passage : A union representing 5, 200 flight attendants at bankrupt US Airways have agreed to a new contract that cuts pay by nearly 10 %. The deal will help the carrier, trying to survive by cutting costs by nearly $ 1bn ( £530m ) a year, save about $ 94m. M... |
394 | Delta cuts fares in survival plan | Delta Air Lines is cutting domestic fares by as much as 50% as part of a plan to ensure its financial survival. Other US carriers, including United, have sought bankruptcy protection, amid high fuel costs and competition from discount carriers. Delta is restructuring in a bid to fight off insolvency. This latest move... | business | Delta Air Lines is cutting domestic fares by as much as 50 % as part of a plan to ensure its financial survival. Other US carriers, including United, have sought bankruptcy protection, amid high fuel costs and competition from discount carriers. Delta is restructuring in a bid to fight off insolvency. _____ latest mov... | ['This', 'Another', 'That', 'that', 'Your'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number394[/INST] Passage : Delta Air Lines is cutting domestic fares by as much as 50 % as part of a plan to ensure its financial survival. Other US carriers, including United, have sought bankruptcy protection, amid high fuel costs and competition from discount carriers. Del... |
395 | Profits jump at China's top bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICBC), China's biggest lender, has seen an 18% jump in profits during 2004. The increase in earnings has allowed the firm to write off bad loans and pave the way for a state bailout and eventual stock-market listing. China is trying to clean up its banking system, which is weighed down... | business | Industrial and Commercial Bank ( ICBC ), China' s biggest lender, has seen an 18 % jump in profits during 2004. The increase in earnings has allowed the firm to write off bad loans and pave the way for a state bailout and eventual stock-market listing. China is trying to clean up its banking system, which is weighed d... | ['down', 'through', 'from', 'into', 'under'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number395[/INST] Passage : Industrial and Commercial Bank ( ICBC ), China' s biggest lender, has seen an 18 % jump in profits during 2004. The increase in earnings has allowed the firm to write off bad loans and pave the way for a state bailout and eventual stock-market listi... |
396 | Green reports shun supply chain | Nearly 20% more UK top 250 firms produced non-financial reports on social and environment issues than last year. But of the 145 companies reporting, 76% didn't examine their supply chains, says the annual Directions survey. Green groups say putting pressure on supply chains is a major way companies can reduce their e... | business | Nearly 20 % more UK top 250 firms produced non-financial _____ on social and environment issues than last year. But of the 145 companies reporting, 76 % didn' t examine their supply chains, says the annual Directions survey. Green groups say putting pressure on supply chains is a major way companies can reduce their e... | ['reports', 'content', 'data', 'contributions', 'reporting'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number396[/INST] Passage : Nearly 20 % more UK top 250 firms produced non-financial _____ on social and environment issues than last year. But of the 145 companies reporting, 76 % didn' t examine their supply chains, says the annual Directions survey. Green groups say putting... |
397 | Tsunami to cost Sri Lanka $1.3bn | Sri Lanka faces a $1.3bn (£691m) bill in 2005 for reconstruction after the tsunami which killed more than 30,000 of its people, its central bank says. This estimate is preliminary, bank governor Sunil Mendis told reporters, and could rise in 2006. The island state is asking for about $320m from the International Mone... | business | Sri Lanka faces a $ 1. 3bn ( £691m ) bill in 2005 for reconstruction after the tsunami which killed more than 30, 000 of its people, its central bank says. This estimate is preliminary, bank governor Sunil Mendis told reporters, and could rise in 2006. The island state is asking for about $ 320m from the International... | ['property', '150', 'property', 'economic', '150'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number397[/INST] Passage : Sri Lanka faces a $ 1. 3bn ( £691m ) bill in 2005 for reconstruction after the tsunami which killed more than 30, 000 of its people, its central bank says. This estimate is preliminary, bank governor Sunil Mendis told reporters, and could rise in 20... |
398 | Indian oil firm eyes Yukos assets | India's biggest oil exploration firm, Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), says it is in talks to buy the former assets of troubled Russian crude producer Yukos. "We are in touch with the concerned Russian entities about the Yukos assets and other opportunities in Russia," said ONGC chairman Subir Raha. Local press had rep... | business | India' s biggest oil exploration firm, Oil & Natural Gas Corp ( ONGC ), says it is in talks to buy the former assets of troubled Russian crude producer Yukos." We are in touch with the concerned Russian entities about the Yukos assets and other opportunities in Russia," said ONGC chairman Subir Raha. Local press had r... | ['with', 'that', 'they', 'what', 'where'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number398[/INST] Passage : India' s biggest oil exploration firm, Oil & Natural Gas Corp ( ONGC ), says it is in talks to buy the former assets of troubled Russian crude producer Yukos." We are in touch with the concerned Russian entities about the Yukos assets and other oppo... |
399 | Monsanto fined $1.5m for bribery | The US agrochemical giant Monsanto has agreed to pay a $1.5m (£799,000) fine for bribing an Indonesian official. Monsanto admitted one of its employees paid the senior official two years ago in a bid to avoid environmental impact studies being conducted on its cotton. In addition to the penalty, Monsanto also agreed ... | business | The US agrochemical giant Monsanto has agreed to pay a $ 1. 5m ( £799, 000 ) fine for bribing an Indonesian official. Monsanto admitted one of its employees paid the senior official two years ago in a bid to avoid environmental impact studies being conducted on its cotton. In addition to the penalty, Monsanto also agr... | ['victim', 'employee', 'agents', 'clerk', 'company'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number399[/INST] Passage : The US agrochemical giant Monsanto has agreed to pay a $ 1. 5m ( £799, 000 ) fine for bribing an Indonesian official. Monsanto admitted one of its employees paid the senior official two years ago in a bid to avoid environmental impact studies being ... |
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