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Sentence 1: Aust stocks open lower Sentence 2: Tokyo stocks open lower Similarity score (0-5): 1.5
Sentence 1: WikiLeaks begins publishing two million Syria emails Sentence 2: WikiLeaks Releasing Trove of Syria Documents Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Palestinians: 2 Gaza militants killed in Israeli airstrike on coastal strip Sentence 2: Officials: Gaza man killed in Israeli airstrike (AP) Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Mali's President Hands in Resignation Sentence 2: Mali's President Formally Resigns Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Three killed in Nigeria suicide bombers attack Sentence 2: 60 killed in Nigeria cattle market attack Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, February 1 Sentence 2: FACTBOX-Security developments in Pakistan, March 13 Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: HRW: Jordan biased against Palestinians from Syria Sentence 2: Jordan biased over Palestinians from Syria Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Israel among top arms exporters in world: report Sentence 2: Israel among top arms exporters and importers Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Egyptians to vote for new president Sentence 2: Somali MPs to elect new president Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Federer Wins 7th Wimbledon Title Sentence 2: Federer captures 7th Wimbledon title Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Qaida leader calls for kidnap of Westerners in Egypt Sentence 2: Al-Qaida Leader Urges Kidnapping of Westerners Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: China stocks close mixed Friday Sentence 2: Chinese stocks close higher midday Friday Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: 43 killed in bus crash Sentence 2: 15 killed in crash in India Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Putin sworn in as Russian president Sentence 2: Putin sworn in as Russia's president for 6 years Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: China trade returns to surplus in March Sentence 2: Tense calm returns to south Tel Aviv Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Highlights of the Vice Presidential debate Sentence 2: Five things to watch in the presidential debate Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Full Episode: Nightline 6/29: Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise to Divorce Sentence 2: Custody, images at stake in Cruise-Holmes divorce Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Syrian regime denies role in Houla massacre Sentence 2: Syria blames rebels for Houla massacre of over 100 Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombings ahead of talks Sentence 2: S. Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing in blow to talks Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Nine killed in gun attack in Pakistan Sentence 2: Five million citizens get unofficial salary in Ukraine Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Syria demands guarantees, rebels say peace plan doomed Sentence 2: Syria demands written guarantee for troop pullback Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Minn. terminal reopens after evacuation Sentence 2: Minn. Terminal Reopens After Bag Causes Evacuation Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Golf: Westwood takes lead in Dubai Desert Classic Sentence 2: Westwood in front a Dubai Desert Classic Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Sudan Blocks YouTube Over Anti-Islam Film Sentence 2: Pakistan's PM orders YouTube halt over anti-Islam film Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Polls open in Russian presidential election Sentence 2: Polls close in Senegal's presidential election Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Chavez leaves again for Cuba for radiotherapy Sentence 2: Chavez set for more radiotherapy in Cuba Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Romanian president declared victory Sentence 2: Chinese president concludes state visit to Denmark Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Russians rally support for Orthodox church over Pussy Riot controversy Sentence 2: Russian Orthodox Church rallies faithful after criticism Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Clinton lands in India to breathe life into ties Sentence 2: Clinton Warns Against Undermining Grameen Bank Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Mali interim leader takes office Sentence 2: Mali's Interim President Sworn Into Office Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Putin Declares Victory In Russian Presidential Vote Sentence 2: Putin 'wins' Russia's presidential election Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: AL renews condemnation on Syria's violence Sentence 2: U.S. closes embassy in Damascus due to Syria violence Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: EU slaps sanctions on Assad family Sentence 2: EU sanctions Assad's wife; mortars hit Homs Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Air Force Instructor Faces Sentencing for Rape Sentence 2: Women testify at Air Force instructor's sentencing Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: More than 30 striking miners killed Sentence 2: More than 30 striking miners killed in South Africa Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Iron Dome intercepts 17 rockets Sentence 2: Iron Dome intercepts two rockets fired at Beersheba Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Mali Islamists destroying 'more Timbuktu shrines' Sentence 2: Mali Islamists destroy more holy Timbuktu sites Similarity score (0-5): 4.5
Sentence 1: China stocks end higher on PMI at midday Sentence 2: Chinese stocks open higher Thursday Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Scientists Resurrect Flowers from Prehistoric Seeds Sentence 2: Nintendo trims red ink, lowers forecast for year Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Man convicted in Vatican leaks case Sentence 2: Butler to be tried in "Vatileaks" case Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Romney, Paul vie for Maine caucus win Sentence 2: Romney has narrow Maine caucus win Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Sectarian clashes rock Lebanese city of Tripoli Sentence 2: Sectarian clashes rock Lebanese city, 3 killed Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Repsol blasts Argentina over nationalization of YPF Sentence 2: Repsol blasts Argentina over oil nationalization Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Several dead, 550 injured in Argentina train crash Sentence 2: 49 feared dead in Buenos Aires train crash Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Aung San Suu Kyi to address British MPs Sentence 2: Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi to address parliament on June visit Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Sheriff: Man recovers stolen car 42 years later Sentence 2: US man recovers car 42 years after theft Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Google CEO says Android important, not critical Sentence 2: Larry Page says Android important, not critical Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Iran may cut oil exports to more EU states Sentence 2: Iran MPs say ready to ban oil exports to some EU states Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Factory Fires Kill At Least 260 in Pakistan Sentence 2: At Least Six Dead in Pakistan Gunfight Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Australian among four on plane missing in Indonesia Sentence 2: Iranian painter Mansoureh Hosseini dies Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Romney vows to restore 'promise of America' Sentence 2: Romney Promises to 'Restore America' Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Santorum's 3-year-old daughter hospitalized Sentence 2: 'Kony 2012' director hospitalized Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Mandela released from hospital Sentence 2: Israeli president released from hospital Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Jaya Prada all set to join BJP Sentence 2: Jaya Prada likely to join BJP, Amar Singh to decide for her Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Hezbollah's Nasrallah warns US over anti-Islam film Sentence 2: Hezbollah calls for more anti-Islam film protests Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Nadal tops Djokovic for 7th French Open title Sentence 2: Tennis: Nadal defeats Djokovic for Monte Carlo title Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Childcare costs rise by nearly 6% Sentence 2: Childcare 'costing £15,000 a year' Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Obama urges decisive action on Europe debt crisis Sentence 2: Obama urges Europe to act quickly on crisis Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Beef burger mix recalled over salmonella concerns Sentence 2: Choc powder recalled over salmonella concerns Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Obama, Romney Prepare for First Debate Sentence 2: Obama, Romney prepare to debate Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: First significant gas found offshore Kenya Sentence 2: Raiders kill 38 in latest land clashes in Kenya Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Red Cross worker killed in Pakistan Sentence 2: Kidnapped UK aid worker killed in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: 8 rockets fired from Gaza into southern Israel; none hurt Sentence 2: Ten rockets from Gaza land in southern Israel; none hurt Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: U.S. soldier killed in shooting incident in S. Afghanistan Sentence 2: Five NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Polls close in Egyptian presidential election Sentence 2: Press Releases: Yemeni Presidential Election Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Police 'did not link' Savile claims Sentence 2: BBC faces questions for pulling Savile case Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Eurozone unemployment stays at record 11 percent Sentence 2: Eurozone unemployment hits record high Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: James Murdoch quits BSkyB Sentence 2: James Murdoch quits role at BSkyB Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Iconic science fiction writer Ray Bradbury dies at 91 Sentence 2: Science fiction legend Ray Bradbury dead at 91 Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Egypt presidential election May 23-24 Sentence 2: US presidential election 2012 Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Four French soldiers killed in Afghan suicide blast Sentence 2: Four foreign soldiers killed in Afghan east Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: UN observers find traces of Syrian massacre Sentence 2: UN team investigates Syrian massacre Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: AP poll: Majority in US have prejudice against blacks Sentence 2: AP Poll: Majority Harbor Prejudice Against Blacks Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: AP Source: Redskins to trade for No. 2 pick Sentence 2: Redskins trade for No. 2 pick Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: China says defense budget to rise 11.2% in 2012 Sentence 2: China's defence spending to rise 11.2% Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: String of Iraq blasts kills at least 32 Sentence 2: Strong Italy Quake Kills at Least Six Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Ecuador President Correa says no decision made on Assange asylum Sentence 2: Ecuador yet to decide on Assange's asylum Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: US offers US$10 mil. for Pakistan militant Sentence 2: US offers $10 million for Pakistani militant chief Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: 6 NATO troops killed in Afghanistan IED attack Sentence 2: 6 NATO troops killed in Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Osama Bin Laden Wives to Be Jailed Sentence 2: Osama Bin Laden movie to be filmed in India Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Egyptians vote in landmark presidential election Sentence 2: Egyptians go to polls in historic election Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: JetBlue pilot who disrupted flight declared insane, not guilty Sentence 2: JetBlue pilot who caused disruption on flight not guilty Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Tsunami warning: No need for SA to panic Sentence 2: Tsunami warning after Aceh quake Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: US Hands Over Bagram Prison to Afghan Authorities Sentence 2: U.S. transfers Bagram prison to Afghan control Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Jeremy Hunt distances himself from adviser who 'overstepped the mark' Sentence 2: Jeremy Hunt clings on as SpAd quits over News Corp emails Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Obama praises U.S.-Latin America trade ties Sentence 2: Obama Secret Service agents sent home Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Blitzbokke ousted by Fiji Sentence 2: Blitzbokke beaten by NZ Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Obama and Romney focus on swing-states Sentence 2: Team Anna yet to decide on contesting state polls Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: 'Grenade attack' kills one and injures at least 11 Sentence 2: Sex attack on woman investigated Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: 'Scores of bodies' found in Syria Sentence 2: Eight more bodies found on ship Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Shooter charged with murder of US black teen Sentence 2: Thoughts on race relations under a black president Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Jonny Bairstow and Eoin Morgan shine for England in Mumbai Sentence 2: Bairstow hits ton in India tour match Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: How wind farm developers 'use camera tricks to make turbines look smaller than they really are' Sentence 2: Wind farm developers using 'tricks' to make turbines look smaller Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: US drone kills six militants in Pakistan: officials Sentence 2: US missiles kill 15 in Pakistan: officials Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Nigeria: Nigerian troops swarm after 40 killed in student massacre Sentence 2: Nigeria police make arrests after college massacre Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Nerves Calmed -- For Now : Markets Jump on Relief over Spanish Bank Bailout Sentence 2: Focus Shifts to Greece After Spain Secures Bank Bailout Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Heavy Fighting Reported in Syria's Aleppo Sentence 2: Heavy fighting reported in Damascus Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: France says Greece must show credibility for eurozone Sentence 2: France's Hollande backs Greece but urges credible reform Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Avengers sets box office record Sentence 2: The Hunger Games breaks US box office record Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: 4 French Soldiers Reported Killed in Afghanistan Sentence 2: British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 1.0