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Sentence 1: Israel conducts airstrike on Syria Sentence 2: Israel launches new airstrike against Syria Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in Tunis Sentence 2: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Cairo Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Egypt's main opposition rejects president's call for dialogue Sentence 2: Egypt opposition mulls response to Morsi dialogue call Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games Sentence 2: Wrestling to feature in 2020 Tokyo Olympics Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Housing starts up 6.8% in May Sentence 2: May Housing Starts Up 6.8% Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: >Cuba's Castro assumes CELAC presidency Sentence 2: Cuba's Castro to Take Over CELAC Presidency Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand Sentence 2: 5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Iran Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: Dozens feared trapped in India building collapse Sentence 2: Rescuers race to find 20 still trapped in India building collapse Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Daily Press Briefing: South Sudan Sentence 2: Daily Press Briefing: Syria Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Islamists attack north Mali city after suicide bombings Sentence 2: Islamists attack Malian troops in Gao Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Britain set to deport of Abu Qatada Sentence 2: Britain loses bid to deport radical cleric Abu Qatada Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: French parliament backs reform of law on prostitution Sentence 2: Russian parliament to consider ban on U.S. adoptions Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Shots, Explosions Heard as Thais Continue Protest in Bangkok Sentence 2: Gunshots, explosions rock Thai protest day ahead of polls Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Israeli military focuses on northern border Sentence 2: Egypt's military takes control over Muslim Brotherhood, supporters Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: North Korea blocks Kaesong access Sentence 2: North Korea vows to restart nuclear facilities Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Manning sentenced to 35 years in prison Sentence 2: Ariel Castro sentenced to 1,000 years in prison Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: US Senate approves fiscal cliff deal Sentence 2: It's official: Deal reached on "fiscal cliff" Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Zimmerman stopped for speeding in Texas, released with warning Sentence 2: Zimmerman pulled over in Texas for speeding, given warning Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Iran's Rouhani warns of Talibanisation in Syria Sentence 2: Russia, China Concerned About Israeli Airstrikes in Syria Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Syria denies reports of deadly Damascus nerve gas attack Sentence 2: US allies get help to repel Iranian computer attacks Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: China stocks close higher after economic meeting Sentence 2: China stocks close higher on Wednesday Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Russia unveils $30 billion oil link to Pacific Sentence 2: Russia unveils $25bn oil link to Pacific Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Police kill gunman, find 3 more dead in Colo. home Sentence 2: 4 dead after police standoff with gunman barricaded in US home Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion Sentence 2: Dolce and Gabbana Fined in Italian Tax Case Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: 7.2-magnitude quake hits Pakistan: CENC Sentence 2: 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits SW Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Asteroid zips between Earth and satellites Sentence 2: Asteroid passes Earth in fly-by Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Fight for Mali Town Reflects Islamist Tactics Sentence 2: EU to train Mali army to fight northern Islamist militants Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Two Santa trackers competing this Christmas Sentence 2: Spain turning back the clock on siestas Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Ships Train for Syrian Chemical Weapons Transport Sentence 2: Syria Loads Chemical Weapons into Bombs, Awaiting Assad Order Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: 2 killed, 11 wounded in attacks in Iraq Sentence 2: 15 killed, 90 wounded in fresh attacks in Iraq Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Can the U.S. trust Syria to hand over chemical weapons? Sentence 2: US says Syria may have used sarin gas in chemical weapons Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Mexican singer Jenni Rivera believed killed in plane crash Sentence 2: Jenni Rivera, Mexican music star, dies in plane crash Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Bangladesh court sentences first lawmaker to death for war crimes Sentence 2: British PM pushes Sri Lanka on war crimes Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Mugabe declared winner of disputed elections Sentence 2: Zimbabwe: Mugabe declared winner in disputed vote Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Death toll climbs to 15 in Indonesia boat sinking Sentence 2: Indonesia: Death toll rises to 11 in Indonesia boat capsize Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Egyptian court bans Muslim Brotherhood Sentence 2: Egypt court bans Muslim Brotherhood 'activities' Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Rouhani leads in Iran presidential vote - preliminary results Sentence 2: Rouhani leads in initial Iran count Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Police attacked in Belfast flag protests Sentence 2: Politicians in flag violence talks Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: S.Korea proposes 'final' N.Korea talks over Kaesong Sentence 2: North Korea proposes high-level talks with US Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: India gang-rape victim "struggling against the odds" Sentence 2: Indian rape victim dies in Singapore hospital Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Gunmen kill 9 foreign tourists, 1 Pakistani Sentence 2: Gunmen Kill 11 Foreign Tourists in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest spate of attacks in Iraq Sentence 2: Statement by the spokesperson of the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the resumption of executions in Iraq Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Egypt increases security before pro-Morsi protests Sentence 2: Egypt bracing for massive protests Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Yacimovich urges cabinet to approve Palestinian prisoners release Sentence 2: Israel agrees to free 104 Palestinian prisoners Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Palestinians build another West Bank tent protest Sentence 2: Palestinians' first ever UN vote symbolic yet historic Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Bangladesh building collapse death toll hits 362 Sentence 2: Bangladesh building-collapse death toll climbs to 580 Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Israeli envoys summoned over settlement plans Sentence 2: Britain summons Israeli envoy over settlements Similarity score (0-5): 2.5
Sentence 1: 2 dead, 2 injured in Nevada middle school shooting Sentence 2: Nevada: 2 dead, 2 hurt in middle school shooting Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Hamas mixed sex schools ban takes effect Sentence 2: Hamas in mixed-sex school 'ban' Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Man arrested after police officer shot in Leeds Sentence 2: Navy panel urges ouster of officer who faked death Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Ukrainian Prime Minister resigns amid protests Sentence 2: Turkish Prime Minister signals return to hardline on protesters Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Obama to refocus on economy in State of the Union Sentence 2: Factbox: What to look for in Obama's State of the Union speech Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Google launches internet-beaming balloons Sentence 2: Google 'are playing international tax game' Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Iraq Backs Egypt Crackdown on Morsi Supporters Sentence 2: Iraq backs Egypt crackdown on Mohamed Morsi supporters Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Russia gives initial OK to American adoption ban Sentence 2: Russia gives initial approval to adoption ban Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Five convicted in Kosovo organ trafficking case Sentence 2: Kosovo: 3 get jail time in organ trafficking case Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Hrithik Roshan, wife Sussanne part ways Sentence 2: Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne to divorce Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Gunman Among 7 Dead After Florida Apartment Shooting Sentence 2: Gunman among 7 dead after Fla. apartment shootout Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Obama lauds progress on gay rights in inaugural address Sentence 2: Thousands protest gay marriage in France Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Wave of bombings kills 15 in Iraq Sentence 2: Car bombs kill at least 49 in Iraq Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold Sentence 2: Obama puts Syria strike on hold Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Israel strikes Syria as tensions rise on weapons Sentence 2: Air strikes wound civilians in Syria's Deraa Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Gunmen kill nine people in northwest Pakistan Sentence 2: Militants kill 6 soldiers in northwest Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: The San Francisco plane crash at a glance Sentence 2: Two dead, 181 hurt in San Francisco air crash Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: 8 arrested after deadly Bangladesh building collapse Sentence 2: Workers protest after Bangladesh building collapse Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: X'mas cruise passengers hit by Norovirus Sentence 2: Missing cruise passenger is a NSW ambo Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Murder claim over Diana's death New information which has been passed to the police relating to the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed is thought to include an allegation that they were murdered Sentence 2: Diana and Fayed death info received new The deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed are being looked at again by police after they received information. Similarity score (0-5): 3.5
Sentence 1: Snowden asks to stay in Russia Sentence 2: Snowden releases first Russia video Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Chinese shares close lower Wednesday Sentence 2: Chinese shares close higher Friday Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Stomach bug to cause ailing Nadal to miss Australian Open Sentence 2: Rafa Nadal to miss Australian Open Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Narendra Modi pledges tough stand against Pakistan Sentence 2: India’s Modi promises tough stance against Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Egyptian court considers Mubarak’s release Sentence 2: Egypt court orders release of Mubarak Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays Sentence 2: Boy Scouts of America delays vote on lifting ban on gays Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: 2 car bombs kill 8 in southern Iraq Sentence 2: Car bombing kills 14 in northern Iraq Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Van der Sloot to Marry in Prison Sentence 2: Joran Van Der Sloots Plans To Get Married In Peru Prison Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Tokyo stocks close down 0.26pc Sentence 2: Tokyo stocks close down 1.53% Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: China stock index futures close higher -- Dec. 4 Sentence 2: China stock index futures close lower -- Jan. 24 Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Pictures of the day: 7 August 2013 Sentence 2: Pictures of the day: 11 April 2013 Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Palestinians 'hit' by Israeli fire in Gaza Sentence 2: Two Palestinians Killed in an Israeli Air Strike on Gaza Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud Sentence 2: Jesse Jackson Jr., Wife to Plead Guilty to Fraud Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: USA expels Venezuela diplomats in row Sentence 2: U.S. expels Venezuelan diplomats Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: BBC veteran Hall admits child sex abuse Sentence 2: Stuart Hall Admits Sex Assaults On Children Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: 7 killed, 3 injured in south China road accident Sentence 2: 20 killed, 44 injured in Philippine road accident Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Ryanair reports record profits but warns growth likely to slow this year Sentence 2: Stansted: Ryanair reports 13% rise in annual profits but warns of slower growth this year Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Stocks to watch at close on Monday Sentence 2: Stocks to watch at close on Thursday Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: 50th anniversary of JFK's death remembered Sentence 2: On 50th anniversary of JFK death, Dallas holds its first memorial Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan Sentence 2: 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits SW Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Books To Help Kids Talk About Boston Marathon News Sentence 2: Report of two explosions at finish line of Boston Marathon Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Tech Sector Heats Up: Google and IBM Post Strong Earnings Sentence 2: Google shares soar past $1,000 on strong earnings Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Profiles of Kenya's presidential candidates Sentence 2: Italian journalist picked as presidential candidate Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Israel frees Palestinian prisoners Sentence 2: Gov't committee approves release of 26 Palestinian prisoners Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Philadelphia building collapses, 8-10 people may be trapped Sentence 2: Philadelphia building collapses; reports of people trapped Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Obama meets with Mandela family Sentence 2: Obama meets Zuma and pays tribute to Mandela Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: U.S. Senate sets off gun control debate Sentence 2: U.S. Senate set to vote on gun control bill Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Car bombing kills 53 in Damascus Sentence 2: Car bombings kill 13 civilians in Iraqi capital Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: 'Friends of Syria' in Doha talks on arming rebels Sentence 2: Syria talks agree military aid to rebels Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Syria condemns Israeli air strikes. Sentence 2: Series of deadly attacks strikes Iraq Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Egypt's leader imposes state of emergency in 3 cities Sentence 2: Egypt president declares state of emergency in three cities Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: ABVP protesters clash with police at Jantar Mantar, throw stones Sentence 2: Protesters clash with police at Jantar Mantar, 5 people detained Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Turkish PM urges to end protests in Istanbul Sentence 2: Turkish police fire teargas at protesters in Istanbul Similarity score (0-5): 2.8