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Sentence 1: japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi said the shift of the rods was proactive.
Sentence 2: in 2002 japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi attended an summit in north korea with north korean leader kim jong il.
Similarity score (0-5): 1.2 |
Sentence 1: the opposition japanese communist party was against the new law and feared it would lead to a stronger military.
Sentence 2: the opposition japanese communist party was against the bill proposing the new law.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.2 |
Sentence 1: some asean officials stated such standardization would be difficult due to different countries' political systems.
Sentence 2: some officials stated the task would be difficult for asean members because of varied legal and political systems.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: iraq has been lobbying for the security council to stop using the country's oil revenue to pay compensation to victims of the 1991 gulf war and the salaries of the united nations monitoring, verification and inspection commission inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food accounts transferred to the government's development fund.
Sentence 2: iraq's new leaders have been lobbying for the united nations security council to stop using the iraq's oil revenue to pay the salaries of the inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food account transferred to the iraqi government.
Similarity score (0-5): 4.0 |
Sentence 1: a key european arms control treaty must be maintained.
Sentence 2: the cfe treaty is a key european arms control treaty.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.2 |
Sentence 1: the golden triangle region was 1 of the world's biggest producers of opium.
Sentence 2: helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.6 |
Sentence 1: the united states dismissed the action as nuclear blackmail.
Sentence 2: the united states said it would stand up to nuclear blackmail and has ruled out negotiations.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.2 |
Sentence 1: the meeting was 3 days long.
Sentence 2: the meetings lasted 2 days.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.8 |
Sentence 1: the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will also address crop substitution initiatives for impoverished ethnic minorities who still rely on opium cultivation.
Sentence 2: the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will discuss how to find markets for goods produced under crop substitution and other related programs such as eco-tourism and handicraft manufacturing.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: china is a nuclear power and member of the u.n. security council.
Sentence 2: china is a permanent member of the un security
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: north korean officials are suspected of building nuclear weapons.
Sentence 2: north korea is currently in the process of dismantling its nuclear weapons program.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.0 |
Sentence 1: australian television reporter peter lloyd faces 3 new drug charges in singapore.
Sentence 2: according to court documents -- on 25 july australian television reporter peter lloyd faced 3 new drug charges in singapore.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.4 |
Sentence 1: president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.
Sentence 2: russian president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty due to circumstances that affect the security of the russian federation and require immediate measure.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: the extradition conditions stipulate that the tunisian can only be prosecuted for the single charge of falsifying documents that italian authorities can provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.
Sentence 2: spokesman for the swiss justice ministry folco galli stated that the extradition conditions stipulate that mejri can only be prosecuted on a single charge of falsifying documents for which italian authorities could provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.6 |
Sentence 1: the attacks are believed to have come from russian administration ip addresses in response to the relocation of a soviet statue in estonia.
Sentence 2: the attacks occurred after a dispute between the governments of russia and estonia over the relocation of a soviet war memorial.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: india and pakistan remain outside the treaty.
Sentence 2: israel remains outside the treaty.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.0 |
Sentence 1: china is a member of the ballistic missile club.
Sentence 2: russia is a member of the quartet on the middle east.
Similarity score (0-5): 0.0 |
Sentence 1: russia may pull out of the treaty if the us and other nato allies refuse to ratify the amended version.
Sentence 2: warned that russia would withdraw from the treaty if western nations refuse to ratify its amended version.
Similarity score (0-5): 4.4 |
Sentence 1: this is particularly true in the poorest countries.
Sentence 2: this was particularly after ethiopia withdraws its forces.
Similarity score (0-5): 0.4 |
Sentence 1: iran has noticeably increased the number of executions in recent months as officials enforce a campaign aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in
Sentence 2: iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: a statement issued by the official spa news agency stated that-- al-dosari was convicted of drug trafficking.
Sentence 2: the rapist was identified as hossein safarlou and had also been convicted of drug trafficking.
Similarity score (0-5): 0.6 |
Sentence 1: both tajikistan and uzbekistan share a border with afghanistan and have experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years.
Sentence 2: neighboring kyrgyzstan has also experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years.
Similarity score (0-5): 1.8 |
Sentence 1: russia said the system is a clear threat to russian security.
Sentence 2: it is a serious threat to international security.
Similarity score (0-5): 1.8 |
Sentence 1: the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering and allegedly used proceeds to fund terrorist groups in chechnya.
Sentence 2: the dans stated the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: at the state scientific center of applied microbiology there is every kind of deadly bacteria that was studied for use in the secret biological weapons program of the soviet union.
Sentence 2: the state scientific center of applied microbiology has been working with western scientists to convert the complex into a biomedical manufacturing site.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.4 |
Sentence 1: the international atomic energy agency has no access to people, documents, sites.
Sentence 2: the international atomic energy agency is based in
Similarity score (0-5): 1.2 |
Sentence 1: the book states that the drug conveys a completely positive image.
Sentence 2: the official stated that this was a complete technology transfer.
Similarity score (0-5): 0.0 |
Sentence 1: 40 inmates are serving sentences for murder.
Sentence 2: 105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking.
Similarity score (0-5): 1.4 |
Sentence 1: russia is fulfilling obligations and decreasing forces.
Sentence 2: russia's suspension of obligations under the cfe treaty is temporary.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.0 |
Sentence 1: executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated that-- the iaea report is 1 in a series of bad signs.
Sentence 2: executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated the israeli document could affect the debate over india.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe.
Sentence 2: the treaty is one of several issues causing tense relations between the governments of russia and the u.s. and europe.
Similarity score (0-5): 4.0 |
Sentence 1: korobeynichev's laboratory worked with the u.s. lawrence livermore national laboratory.
Sentence 2: korobeynichev's laboratory worked with other scientific institutes.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.2 |
Sentence 1: lugar and nunn are senators.
Sentence 2: lugar and nunn awarded the prime minister a medal.
Similarity score (0-5): 1.8 |
Sentence 1: officials state that decision about the treaty will depend on u.s. action on its plans to deploy missile defense systems in poland and the czech republic.
Sentence 2: russian military officials stated the decision would depend on whether the united states proceeds with its plan to deploy missile defense components in poland and the czech republic.
Similarity score (0-5): 4.0 |
Sentence 1: signing of the agreement is a peripheral issue of the meeting of chiefs of defense staff from the 26 ally countries of nato.
Sentence 2: the agreement was signed during a regular meeting of chiefs of defense staff from the 26 nato allies.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: in early may 2002 officials from the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an anti-terrorism agreement to share airline passenger lists and other intelligence.
Sentence 2: in early may 2002 the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an agreement to share terrorism intelligence.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: after the first meeting between leaders of the european union and leaders from albania, bosnia and herzegowina, croatia, macedonia and serbia and montenegro, leaders from the western balkan countries pledge to diminish organized crime and corruption in the balkans to meet requirements of european union membership.
Sentence 2: leaders from albania, bosnia and herzegowina, croatia, macedonia and serbia and montenegro met for the first time with european union leaders to pursue joining the european union.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.2 |
Sentence 1: the resolution requires all 192 united nations member states to adopt laws to prevent terrorists, black marketeers and other non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons or the materials to make them.
Sentence 2: resolution 1540 requires all countries to adopt laws to prevent non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons, the materials to make them, and the missiles and other systems to deliver them.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: the international atomic energy association stated that jordan has agreed to the additional measures.
Sentence 2: international atomic energy association is the united nations watchdog.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.0 |
Sentence 1: there is much concern over the drug.
Sentence 2: there is much work to be done.
Similarity score (0-5): 0.4 |
Sentence 1: the amnesty international report suggested that-- belgium begin immediate talks with india to prevent future sales of the alh, components or military technology to myanmar.
Sentence 2: the report urged belgium to begin immediate talks with india in order to prevent future weapons sale to myanmar.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: capital offenses in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, apostasy, blasphemy, serious drug trafficking, repeated sodomy, adultery, prostitution, treason and espionage.
Sentence 2: capital offenses in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: saudi arabia is an absolute monarchy that has taken steps towards reform.
Sentence 2: saudi arabia is an absolute monarchy and has a consultative council appointed by the government.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.4 |
Sentence 1: the spokesman said there will be an exchange of opinions on topical international and regional matters based on a joint working relationship at the heart of the u.n. kamynin said russia recognizes the participation of libya in the work of the u.n. security council.
Sentence 2: kamynin said there will be an exchange of opinions on topical international and regional matters based on a joint working relationship at the heart of the un.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.
Sentence 2: a visit to libya by the russian foreign minister was announced.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.6 |
Sentence 1: indian and pakistani governments nearly engaged in a fourth conflict in 1999.
Sentence 2: indian and pakistani governments each conducted nuclear tests in may 1998.
Similarity score (0-5): 1.8 |
Sentence 1: iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism.
Sentence 2: iguaran stated that the detainees were also involved in the murders of police members of an anti-kidnapping group.
Similarity score (0-5): 3.8 |
Sentence 1: 3 suspected extremists were released on bail.
Sentence 2: 1 suspected extremist was provisionally released without bail.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.4 |
Sentence 1: 6 czech hospital employees are charged with human organ trafficking.
Sentence 2: the accused will be charged with international drug trafficking.
Similarity score (0-5): 0.8 |
Sentence 1: this further aggravated the situation.
Sentence 2: north korea should not act further to aggravate the situation.
Similarity score (0-5): 2.0 |
Sentence 1: Drug lord captured by marines in Mexico
Sentence 2: Suspected drug lord known as ‘El Taliban’ held in Mexico
Similarity score (0-5): 2.6 |
Sentence 1: SC dismisses govt's review plea in Vodafone tax case
Sentence 2: SC dismisses govt's review petition on Vodafone tax verdict
Similarity score (0-5): 4.4 |
Sentence 1: Explosion hits oil pipeline in Syria's Homs
Sentence 2: Explosion hits pipeline as Assad attacks cities
Similarity score (0-5): 2.6 |
Sentence 1: NATO Soldier Killed In Afghan Attack
Sentence 2: NATO soldier killed in S. Afghanistan
Similarity score (0-5): 3.8 |
Sentence 1: Castro celebrates 86th birthday Monday
Sentence 2: Fidel Castro celebrates 86th birthday
Similarity score (0-5): 4.2 |
Sentence 1: Israel ex-spy warns against 'messianic' Iran war
Sentence 2: Israeli ex-spy boss: no trust in leadership over Iran – video
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: Eye Opener: Supreme Court rules on Arizona immigration law
Sentence 2: U.S. Supreme Court issues split ruling on Arizona immigration law
Similarity score (0-5): 3.8 |
Sentence 1: NATO traces path out of Afghanistan
Sentence 2: NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition
Similarity score (0-5): 3.2 |
Sentence 1: Syria says suicide bomber kills 10 in Damascus
Sentence 2: Damascus 'suicide bombing' kills 10
Similarity score (0-5): 4.0 |
Sentence 1: Sachin Tendulkar says I'm not God, I'm Sachin
Sentence 2: Sachin Tendulkar scores cricket's first 100th century
Similarity score (0-5): 0.8 |
Sentence 1: Australian PM Gillard set to win leadership challenge
Sentence 2: Australian PM defiant under pressure over leadership
Similarity score (0-5): 2.4 |
Sentence 1: Obama backs Philippines over South China Sea
Sentence 2: Obama says clear rules needed to calm South China Sea
Similarity score (0-5): 2.4 |
Sentence 1: Teenager in China kills 8, wounds 5 in knife attack
Sentence 2: Teenager kills 8 in knife attack
Similarity score (0-5): 3.2 |
Sentence 1: Syrian rebels move command from Turkey to Syria
Sentence 2: Free Syrian Army moves headquarters from Turkey to Syria
Similarity score (0-5): 3.8 |
Sentence 1: Knesset speaker: Obama reelection bad for Israel
Sentence 2: 7 states sue over Obama administration's birth control rule
Similarity score (0-5): 0.4 |
Sentence 1: Greece bond exchange the largest debt restructuring in history
Sentence 2: Greece secures biggest debt deal in history
Similarity score (0-5): 2.8 |
Sentence 1: Putin 'Wins Russian Presidential Election'
Sentence 2: Polls open in Russian presidential election
Similarity score (0-5): 1.0 |
Sentence 1: Indian finance minister quits to run for president
Sentence 2: Julian Assange Plans to Run for Australian Senate
Similarity score (0-5): 0.2 |
Sentence 1: Jerry Sandusky found guilty in child sex abuse trial
Sentence 2: Sandusky found guilty in child sex abuse trial
Similarity score (0-5): 3.8 |
Sentence 1: Three Tibetans self-immolate in western China: report
Sentence 2: 7 Tibetans self-immolate in China
Similarity score (0-5): 2.4 |
Sentence 1: White House in damage control over Obama Supreme Court remarks
Sentence 2: Fact check: Obama's Supreme Court remarks
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: Annan warns talks of Syria risks
Sentence 2: Putin, Annan meet on Syria crisis
Similarity score (0-5): 2.0 |
Sentence 1: Quartet calls on Israelis, Palestinians to end irritants
Sentence 2: Occupation to confiscate 30 dunums of Palestinian land in Deir Estia
Similarity score (0-5): 1.4 |
Sentence 1: Saudis to permit women to compete in Olympics
Sentence 2: Saudi Women Allowed To Compete At Olympics
Similarity score (0-5): 4.8 |
Sentence 1: Nigeria university mass attacked by gunmen
Sentence 2: Nigeria: University Bombed in North
Similarity score (0-5): 2.2 |
Sentence 1: China's Cabinet promises to boost economy
Sentence 2: China's Wen promises job creation
Similarity score (0-5): 3.2 |
Sentence 1: Tropical Storm Isaac boosts jobless claims
Sentence 2: Tropical Storm Joyce forms, stays in open Atlantic
Similarity score (0-5): 1.0 |
Sentence 1: Freddie Starr Arrested In Savile Abuse Probe
Sentence 2: Third man arrested in Savile sex abuse probe
Similarity score (0-5): 3.2 |
Sentence 1: Romney announces Paul Ryan as running mate
Sentence 2: Romney names Ryan as running mate
Similarity score (0-5): 5.0 |
Sentence 1: Stocks rise early after Greek deal, then flatten
Sentence 2: Stocks edge higher after Greek debt deal
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: Suicide bombing rocks elite Yemen military camp
Sentence 2: Suicide bombers attack Yemen military posts
Similarity score (0-5): 4.0 |
Sentence 1: NATO: 2 International Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Sentence 2: Three NATO troops killed in one day in Afghanistan
Similarity score (0-5): 2.2 |
Sentence 1: Moscow protesters demand Vladimir Putin's resignation
Sentence 2: Moscow protest against Vladimir Putin smaller and quieter
Similarity score (0-5): 1.8 |
Sentence 1: French election turnout higher than expected
Sentence 2: French presidential election: first round - live updates
Similarity score (0-5): 1.0 |
Sentence 1: Australia to establish the world's largest marine reserve
Sentence 2: Australia creates world's largest marine reserves
Similarity score (0-5): 4.4 |
Sentence 1: Two U.S. soldiers shot, killed by Afghan soldier
Sentence 2: Two British soldiers killed by Afghan policeman
Similarity score (0-5): 1.6 |
Sentence 1: Italy soldiers die in Afghanistan
Sentence 2: Two UK Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan
Similarity score (0-5): 1.4 |
Sentence 1: Abbas to lead Palestinian unity government
Sentence 2: Abbas proposed as PM in interim unity government
Similarity score (0-5): 4.0 |
Sentence 1: Egypt’s Coptic Church Names New Pope
Sentence 2: Egypt's Coptic Church Prepares to Choose Pope
Similarity score (0-5): 2.8 |
Sentence 1: Malawi Officially Confirms President's Death
Sentence 2: Malawi confirms President Mutharika's death
Similarity score (0-5): 3.6 |
Sentence 1: Mali's Tuareg rebels declare independence
Sentence 2: Mali rebels declare independent 'Azawad'
Similarity score (0-5): 3.8 |
Sentence 1: Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour de France titles
Sentence 2: Lance Armstrong plots strategy after loss of titles
Similarity score (0-5): 1.4 |
Sentence 1: Egypt votes on final day of presidential election
Sentence 2: Polls open in France for presidential election
Similarity score (0-5): 1.0 |
Sentence 1: Is Madeleine McCann Still Alive?
Sentence 2: Reopen Madeleine case, police urge
Similarity score (0-5): 0.6 |
Sentence 1: Aussie surfers find stricken asylum seekers
Sentence 2: Mayday: fears for asylum seekers
Similarity score (0-5): 1.4 |
Sentence 1: ISAF: 4 coalition troops killed in attack involving Afghan police
Sentence 2: NATO says four troops killed in "insider" attack in Afghan south
Similarity score (0-5): 3.0 |
Sentence 1: UN Security Council unanimous vote on Syria
Sentence 2: UN Security Council to vote on up to 300 Syria monitors
Similarity score (0-5): 3.2 |
Sentence 1: Gunman kills 6 in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple
Sentence 2: Gunman kills six in shooting at Sikh temple in Wisconsin
Similarity score (0-5): 5.0 |
Sentence 1: Audi to buy motorcycle maker Ducati
Sentence 2: Probe into motor insurance market
Similarity score (0-5): 0.6 |
Sentence 1: China news agency: Still hope for Syria peace
Sentence 2: China state news agency: There's still hope for Syria peace
Similarity score (0-5): 4.2 |
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