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Sentence 1: 22 dead in suicide attack on Yemen police academy Sentence 2: AU forces intensify attack on Somali rebels Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: South Korea Orders Immediate Shutdown of 2 Nuclear Reactors Sentence 2: South Korea to boost nuclear power? Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: US, allies to set demands for Iran nuclear talks Sentence 2: 'Iran won't accept pre-conditions to nuclear talks' Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: AOL says to sell 800 patents to Microsoft for $1.0 bn Sentence 2: AOL to sell 800 patents to Microsoft for $1 billion Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Thousands of troops to march for Jubilee Sentence 2: Thousands flock to Amsterdam for Queen's Day Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Middle East: Israel: Hamas Leader Convicted Sentence 2: Middle East: Iraq: 17 Prisoners Escape in Kirkuk Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Navy Jet Crashes Into Apartment Building Sentence 2: US Navy Jet Crashes into Apartment Block Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Woman dies after abortion refusal Sentence 2: Woman dies after cliff collapses in Dorset Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: U.S. and Turkey weigh no-fly zones for Syria Sentence 2: U.S. and Turkey Tighten Coordination on Syria Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Death toll rises to 236 after Brazzaville blasts Sentence 2: Rep. of Congo: 236 Dead After Arms Depot Blasts Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: I'll Have Another retired to stud Sentence 2: I'll Have Another wins Preakness Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Syria journalists rescue bid fails Sentence 2: Journalists smuggled out of Homs Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: New sex claim hits Secret Service Sentence 2: New rules for US Secret Service Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Rimsha Masih released on bail Sentence 2: Mandela released from hospital Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: 1 person killed in sectarian clashes in Lebanon Sentence 2: 180 killed in Iran earthquake Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Gains in financial stocks push up European equities Sentence 2: British Christians take complaints to European court Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Turkey Raises Alarm Over Syrian Refugees Sentence 2: Turkey seeks to relocate some Syrian refugees Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Suspected al-Qaeda financier arrested in France Sentence 2: Three al Qaeda suspects arrested in Spain Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: No damage, tsunami after 6.6 quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra Sentence 2: 5.9 quake hits Indonesia s Sumatra: USGS Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Israeli air strikes kill 16 in Gaza Sentence 2: Israel air strikes kill 4 in Gaza; death toll now at 38 Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: 18 killed, 108 wounded in wave of bombings in Iraq Sentence 2: 9 killed, 31 wounded in car bombs in Iraq's Kirkuk Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Palestinian prisoner ending hunger strike after deal Sentence 2: Israel to free Palestinian hunger striker Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Hezbollah confirms it sent drone downed over Israel Sentence 2: Hezbollah says it sent drone over Israel Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Rebel fighters 'capture' Syrian soldiers Sentence 2: Free Syrian Army captures Syrian officers Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Colorado shooting suspect was under psychiatrist's care Sentence 2: Doctor treating Aurora shooting suspect had medical reprimand Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: 6.6 quake rocks Indonesia's Papua: USGS Sentence 2: 6.6 quake rocks Indonesia's Papua: US Geological Survey Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: What time is Andy Murray v Roger Federer in the Wimbledon men's final? All you need to know about the big game Sentence 2: What time is the Paralympic Opening Ceremony? Everything you need to know about the big curtain-raiser Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: New Jersey School Bans Hugging Sentence 2: US school bans hugging Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Iran (Islamic Republic of): Iran steps up relief efforts after quakes kill 227 Sentence 2: Iran steps up relief efforts after quakes kill 227 Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Tsunami warning issued for southern Alaska Sentence 2: Tsunami warning after Canada quake Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: 'No Evidence' In Afghanistan Massacre Case Sentence 2: US toll in Afghanistan hits 2,000 Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Cash-rich Apple to pay dividend, buy back shares Sentence 2: Apple to pay $2.65/share dividend, buy back $10B stock Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Two reported dead in shooting at Empire State Building in NY Sentence 2: 2 dead in shooting outside Empire State Building Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Australian unemployment up to 5.1 percent Sentence 2: French unemployment rate rises to 10 percent Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Shares Move Higher on Wall Street Sentence 2: Sandy strengthens as nears coast; Wall Street shut Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Halliburton 1Q income rises 23 pct Sentence 2: Halliburton Q1 profits rise on strong North America sales Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: 4 killed in shrine bombing in northwest Pakistan Sentence 2: 12 killed in U.S. drone strike in NW Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: China stocks close mixed Friday Sentence 2: China stocks open lower Friday Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: India bans bulk texts after riots Sentence 2: Tunisia lifts curfew after riots Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: UN monitors yet to reach site of Syrian 'massacre' – video Sentence 2: UN monitors shot at on way to Syrian massacre site Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Yorkshire soldier killed in Afghan bomb blast Sentence 2: Soldier killed in Afghanistan blast Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Radical Islamists in Mali enlist new militia Sentence 2: Local Militia Bolsters Islamist Militants in Mali Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Olympics Opening Ceremony A Hit Around Globe Sentence 2: Opening ceremony gives Olympics a rocking start Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Man killed in French terror raid Sentence 2: Man dies in French 'anti-terror operation' Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Capello quits as England manager Sentence 2: Capello resigns as England manager Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: One dead in Ohio school shooting Sentence 2: 1 dead, 4 wounded in Ohio school shooting Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: 2 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes Sentence 2: Four Palestinians killed in IAF strike Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Pakistan condemns U.S. drone strikes Sentence 2: Pakistan convoy heads to protest US drone strikes Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Massive Hurricane Sandy bears down on U.S. East Coast Sentence 2: Hurricane Sandy gains speed, batters US east coast Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Sarkozy to File Complaint in Gadhafi Funding Claim Sentence 2: Sarkozy to sue after Gaddafi cash claim bursts into campaign Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: The Note's Must Reads for Wednesday July 4, 2012 Sentence 2: The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: 'Iran will attack Tel Aviv if Israel strikes' Sentence 2: Senior cleric: Iran will attack Tel Aviv if Israel strikes Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Gusmao consolidates power in East Timor elections Sentence 2: Supreme Court possibilities if Romney wins election Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Pena Nieto wins Mexico presidential vote: exit polls Sentence 2: Poll: Putin to win Russia presidential vote Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Syria tells Russia some troops have pulled out of Homs Sentence 2: Syria says troops have begun pullout – video Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Nigeria plane crash: No survivors Sentence 2: 4 Chinese among Nigeria plane crash victims Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Explosion at Venezuela Refinery Kills at Least 39 Sentence 2: Venezuela mourns oil refinery blast deaths Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Strong earthquake hits Mexico Sentence 2: Strong earthquake strikes near Acapulco Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria killings Sentence 2: Russia, China in double veto of UN Syria resolution Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Pakistani plane crashes with 127 on board Sentence 2: Pakistani Plane Crashes With 130 People On Board Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: UN security council orders global sanctions against Haqqani network in Afghanistan Sentence 2: UN orders global sanctions against Haqqani network Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Erdogan and Putin talked in raised voice Sentence 2: Foreign militants killed in Somalia in strike on car Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Saudi Arabia arrests suspected militants with al-Qaeda links Sentence 2: Saudi Arabia arrests suspected militants, state media reports Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Hurricane Sandy Closes in on US East Coast Sentence 2: Hurricane Sandy takes aim at US East Coast Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Chicago teachers strike: Vacations for students, for good or ill Sentence 2: Chicago teacher strike poses test for unions Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Panetta says Afghanistan role to shift from combat in 2013 Sentence 2: Panetta: Afghanistan Tops NATO Conference Topics Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Four men admit London Stock Exchange bomb plot Sentence 2: Four men admit London bombs plot Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Israel threatens action against Gaza aid ship Sentence 2: Israel attacks in Gaza Strip after rocket fire Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Bodies Found at Russian Jet Crash in Indonesia Sentence 2: 12 bodies found at Russian jet crash in Indonesia Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Syria urges refugees to return Sentence 2: Syria's tenuous truce takes hold Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: US soldier kills up to 16 civilians in Afghanistan Sentence 2: US soldier kills up to 16 Afghan civilians in shooting spree Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Rupert Murdoch: I was the victim of a cover up Sentence 2: Rupert Murdoch set for second day of grilling Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Barack Obama's bodyguards sent back to US after prostitution scandal Sentence 2: Barclays boss falls to rate fixing scandal Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: China's yuan rises to new high against USD Wednesday Sentence 2: China's yuan advances to 6.3103 against USD Wednesday Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Nissan to sell steer-by-wire cars Sentence 2: Nissan to offer steer-by-wire systems in some Infiniti cars Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Tibetan monk dies after setting himself on fire in protest against Chinese rule Sentence 2: Teenage Tibetan monk dies after setting himself on fire in China Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Mumbai is 2nd costliest Indian city to live in Sentence 2: Tech capital Bangalore costliest Indian city to live in: Survey Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Man, 19, quizzed over teen murder Sentence 2: Man quizzed over Megan-Leigh murder Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Israel kills Hamas commander, bombs Gaza targets Sentence 2: Israel airstrikes kill Hamas commander, 5 others Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Gusmao consolidates power in East Timor elections Sentence 2: Gusmao powers on in East Timor Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: UN monitors yet to reach site of Syrian 'massacre' – video Sentence 2: UN monitors unable to reach site of Syria killings Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: NATO Condemns Syria's Downing of Turkish Military Jet Sentence 2: NATO strongly condemns Syria's downing of Turkish jet Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Syria rebels attack Lebanese post near border: army Sentence 2: Turkish army stages tank exercises near Syria border Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Five killed in China building collapse Sentence 2: At least 20 killed in Syria Saturday Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: Syrian forces launch new attacks Sentence 2: Syria forces launch Aleppo attack Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Gazans fire 2 rockets into Israel; no injuries Sentence 2: Gazans fire 89 rockets; cabinet approves reserve call-up Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Former Nazi death camp guard Demjanjuk dead at 91 Sentence 2: John Demjanjuk, convicted Nazi death camp guard, dies aged 91 Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Boris Johnson re-elected London mayor Sentence 2: Johnson re-elected London mayor Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Breivik drops far-right salute in court Sentence 2: Breivik gets 21-year sentence Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Second teenager charged with murder Sentence 2: Brother of EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie is charged with her murder Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: French Fear New Serial Killer After Murders Sentence 2: Jersey Murder Trial: Killer 'Hearing Voices' Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: US: Madoff brother to plead guilty in NY in fraud Sentence 2: Madoff's brother to plead guilty to fraud Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Hollande defeats Sarkozy in French presidency vote Sentence 2: Polls open across France in presidential election Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Libyan government retakes Tripoli airport Sentence 2: Libyan militia takes control of Tripoli airport Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Clinton warns Kenya of cost of election violence Sentence 2: Clinton warns Kenya on cost of election unrest Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down execution law Sentence 2: Arkansas Justices Strike Down Death Penalty Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: S. Africa's former president Mandela discharged from hospital Sentence 2: Mandela Discharged From Hospital Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: UN envoy in Turkey for talks on Syria Sentence 2: NZ to increase exports to China Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: Islamist Morsi Wins Egypt's Presidential Election Sentence 2: Al-Shater to run in presidential election in Egypt Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Donna Summer, the queen of disco Sentence 2: Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies at 63 Similarity score (0-5): 1.6