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Sentence 1: Two men charged with terrorism offences Sentence 2: Saudi-born Nigerian charged with terrorism in New York Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: EU receives Nobel Peace Prize Sentence 2: EU Receives 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Start of San Fermin bull-running festival briefly delayed as view obstructed by Basque flag Sentence 2: San Fermin bull-running festival starts Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Up to 21, mostly foreigners, killed in Kabul suicide attack Sentence 2: Briton among dead in Kabul suicide attack Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Former LAPD officer sought in Irvine slayings Sentence 2: Former CIA officer sentenced to 30 months in prison for info leak Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Tokyo shares close 0.88pc lower Sentence 2: Singapore stocks close 0.44 pct lower Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Pakistan court demands 'blasphemy' rampage answers Sentence 2: Pakistan-UN report reveals alarming levels of drug use Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Intel's McAfee Buys Cloud-Based, Networked Firewall Specialist Stonesoft For $389M In Cash Sentence 2: McAfee to acquire firewall Stonesoft for $389 million Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: 4.1 magnitude quake strikes U.S Sentence 2: 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Bangladesh Opposition Leader Sentenced to Death for War Crimes Sentence 2: Bangladesh: Fugitive Sentenced to Death by War Crimes Tribunal Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Alleged cop killer died from shot to head Sentence 2: Alleged cop killer died from gunshot Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Car bomb at Swedish consulate in Libya's Benghazi, no casualties Sentence 2: Car Bomb Hits Swedish Consulate in Benghazi, None Hurt Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Musharraf arrested in Lal Masjid case Sentence 2: Musharraf arrested in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Iran hopes nuclear talks will yield 'roadmap' Sentence 2: Iran Nuclear Talks in Geneva Spur High Hopes Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: 35 militants killed in Afghan raids: official Sentence 2: 12 militants killed in Afghan raids: ministry Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: North Korea reportedly test-fires short-range missiles Sentence 2: North Korea launches short-range missiles Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Thai protesters obstruct vote; 1 dead in violence Sentence 2: Thai protesters block polling stations in Bangkok Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Venezuela's Hugo Chavez dies of cancer Sentence 2: Hugo Chavez: Venezuelan officials for unity Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: North Korea's third test brings it closer to nuclear power status Sentence 2: NATO says North Korea nuclear test is grave threat to world peace Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: North Korea conducts third nuclear test Sentence 2: North Korea Confirms Third Nuclear Test Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Indian stocks open flat Sentence 2: Indian stocks open lower Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Macau Gambling Revenue Hits Record $38 bn in 2012 Sentence 2: Macau gambling revenue hits record US$38b in 2012 Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Israelis, Palestinians resume talks in US Sentence 2: Israelis, Palestinians begin talks Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Nelson Mandela memorial service Sentence 2: Nelson Mandela dies: Live coverage Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: NM County Prepares for Same-Sex Marriages Hearing Sentence 2: Some county officials pave the way for same-sex marriage Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Four U.S. Air Force helicopter crew members killed in UK crash Sentence 2: US Air Force helicopter crew killed in British crash Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games Sentence 2: Tokyo wins race to host 2020 Olympics Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Malaysia detains Australian senator at airport Sentence 2: Malaysia detains Australian lawmaker at airport Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: South Korea Says North Fired Missiles Sentence 2: North Korea launches short-range missiles Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Britain shuts down plants as horse meat scandal reaches France Sentence 2: EU ministers 'determined' to resolve horsemeat scandal Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: US warns Syria on chemical weapons Sentence 2: U.S. concerns grow about Syria's chemical weapons Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: 37 killed in bus crash in Italy Sentence 2: 12 killed in bus accident in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: China yuan strengthens to 6.2689 against USD Sentence 2: Chinese yuan weakens to 6.2816 against USD Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: U.S. recognizes Syrian opposition Sentence 2: Russia invites Syrian opposition for talks Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Egypt votes in new constitution Sentence 2: Egyptians Vote On New Constitution Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Preston and England legend Tom Finney dies at 91 Sentence 2: Former England great Tom Finney dies at 91 Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Car bomb kills one and wounds five in Benghazi Sentence 2: Car bomb hits Libyan Foreign Ministry in Benghazi Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Roadside bombs kill 5 in Afghanistan Sentence 2: Roadside bomb kills 3 policemen in Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Sri Lanka's Tamils Vote for Greater Autonomy Sentence 2: Syria talks for Cameron and Putin Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: French-led troops close in on Timbuktu Sentence 2: French-led troops control access to Timbuktu Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Nato airstrike kills two Afghan kids Sentence 2: Nato solider dies in Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Gunmen Kill 11 Foreign Tourists in Pakistan Sentence 2: Gunmen kill 11 foreign climbers in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: N Korea to halt work at joint industrial zone Sentence 2: North Korea blocks access to joint industrial zone Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Delhi Gang Rape Suspect 'Beaten, Poisoned' Sentence 2: Delhi gang-rape verdict deferred again Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: France pledges military aid in Mali Sentence 2: Most French support military operation in Mali Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Egyptians vote on divisive constitution Sentence 2: Egyptians vote on constitution change Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Reid cites 'tremendous progress' in debt ceiling talks Sentence 2: Senate leaders appear close to US debt ceiling deal Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: 6.2 magnitude quake jolts Sarangani Sentence 2: 4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts SW China Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: One dead, 11 hurt in LA car chaos Sentence 2: 6 dead, 33 hurt in Cotabato blast Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Chairman of easyJet to step down Sentence 2: Chairman of British no-frills airline easyJet to step down Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Obama renews offer to cut social safety net in big budget deal: aide Sentence 2: Japan urges U.S. to quickly handle budget deadlock Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Suicide Bomber Kills 14 at Afghan Province Council Sentence 2: Suicide Bomber Kills 11 in Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Committee nears final big immigration decisions Sentence 2: Senate Judiciary Committee nearing final big decisions in shaping immigration bill Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: US Troops Killed in Afghan Insider Attack Sentence 2: NATO troops killed in Afghan 'insider attack' Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Mother arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after dog kills daughter Sentence 2: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in Suffolk Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Five dead, 40 missing in Canada train disaster Sentence 2: 40 still missing in Canadian train wreck Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Tunisian opposition politician shot dead Sentence 2: Tunisia opposition leader slain; protests erupt Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: UN presses need for major boost in Syrian aid Sentence 2: UN chief presses for major boost in Syrian aid Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Stocks soar on Wall St lead Sentence 2: Stocks slump on Wall Street Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: George Zimmerman found not guilty of Trayvon Martin murder Sentence 2: Protests and appeals for calm after Zimmerman acquitted of Trayvon Martin murder Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Whistleblower Edward Snowden flies to Moscow Sentence 2: NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden leaves Hong Kong on flight to Moscow Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: 17 killed, 133 wounded in bomb attacks in northern Iraq Sentence 2: 2 killed, 6 wounded in clashes in northern Lebanon Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Insiders Reveal 2012 Election Secrets Sentence 2: All Eyes on Capriles as Venezuela Election Set Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Royal sorrow over nurse's death Sentence 2: Radio prankster in tears over nurse’s death Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: N Korea says it may delay controversial rocket launch Sentence 2: N. Korea looks set to delay controversial rocket launch Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Critical Gates memoir rocks Obama administration Sentence 2: Gates blast rocks Obama administration Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Jeff Bezos Bets $250 Million on Reviving Washington Post Sentence 2: Jeff Bezos Pays $250 Million For The Washington Post Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Brooks pleads not guilty to hacking charges Sentence 2: Brooks pleads not guilty at phone hacking hearing Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Purge sends chilling message to North Korea's elite Sentence 2: Purge of Kim uncle sends chilling message to North Korea’s elite Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: South Africans mark ailing Mandela's 95th birthday Sentence 2: South Africa's former PM Nelson Mandela back in hospital Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Obama declares health care law is working Sentence 2: Obama pledges to make new health care law work Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Heavy rain raises threat of Christmas Day flooding Sentence 2: Fresh rain brings more flooding Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Thousands protest gay marriage Sentence 2: Thousands protest gay marriage in Paris Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Taiwan gang leader nabbed at airport after 17 years Sentence 2: Zambia arrests ex-leader Banda over oil deal Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Iran nuke talks begin amid hopes of progress Sentence 2: Iran nuclear talks start in Geneva Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Thai political protests paralyse more ministries Sentence 2: Thai protesters besiege more ministries Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Amazon's Bezos to buy the Washington Post for $250 million Sentence 2: Amazon's Bezos buys Washington Post for $250-M Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Obama economic tour buffeted by low expectations Sentence 2: Obama encourages Boy Scouts to end ban on gays Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Israel vows to deny Hezbollah after air strike Sentence 2: Car bomb kills four in Hezbollah Beirut bastion: minister Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: France Welcomes US-Russia Deal on Syria Sentence 2: Arab League welcomes US-Russian deal on Syria Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: More French soldiers to Central African Republic Sentence 2: Gun battles in Central African capital create fresh panic Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: UN resolution orders Syria chemical arms destroyed Sentence 2: Germany ready to help Syria chemical mission Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Exclusive-UPDATE 2-Egypt pro-Mursi alliance signals flexibility in talks Sentence 2: EXCLUSIVE-UPDATE 1-Egypt pro-Mursi alliance signals flexibility in talks Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: David Beckham to retire at end of season Sentence 2: David Beckham Retires From Football Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Libya abruptly closes its borders with four countries Sentence 2: Libya closes borders, declares martial law in south Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: 6.0-magnitude quake hits Greece -- USGS Sentence 2: 5.0-magnitude quake jolts Japan Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Search after man swept into sea Sentence 2: Lara plans visit to Nepal Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: Militants stage Pakistan jailbreak Sentence 2: Taliban prison break: 250 militants escape after attack on Pakistan jail Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Meteorite hits central Russia, more than 500 people hurt Sentence 2: Meteorite hits central Russia, 400 hurt Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Blizzard brings US northeast to a halt Sentence 2: Blizzard wallops US Northeast, closes roads Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: NATO protesters acquitted of terrorism charges Sentence 2: NATO protesters convicted on non-terrorism charges Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: 'Credibility on the line over Syria' Sentence 2: Obama: Congress, world credibility on line Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Taliban on agenda for US in Pakistan Sentence 2: At least 33 dead as big quake hits Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Egypt interior minister survives bomb Sentence 2: Egypt's interior minister survives bomb attack Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: China's yuan weakens to 6.2767 against USD Thursday Sentence 2: China yuan weakens to 6.1818 against USD Tuesday Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Obama holds talks over Syria action Sentence 2: Cameron loses parliamentary vote on Syria military action Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Egypt 'freezes Muslim Brotherhood assets' Sentence 2: Egypt freezes Muslim Brotherhood funds Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Zen Report: Ain't easy being high maintenance Sentence 2: Russian meteorite leaves building gaping open Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Tony Abbott sworn in as new Australian PM Sentence 2: Tony Abbott Sworn In As Australia PM Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Egypt army cracks down on Brotherhood Sentence 2: Egypt's military cracks down on Muslim Brotherhood Similarity score (0-5): 4.0