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Sentence 1: Islamists kill 21 in suicide attacks in Niger Sentence 2: Car bombs kill 20 in Turkish town near Syrian border Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: U.S. has determined Syria used chemical weapons Sentence 2: UN votes to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Snowden's father arrives in Moscow Sentence 2: Edward Snowden's father in Moscow Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Pakistani Taliban names new leader after drone strike Sentence 2: Pakistani Taleban chief killed in US drone strike Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Twin bombings in Pakistan kill at least 40 Sentence 2: Now, militants battle Pakistani police Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Muslim Brotherhood supporter dies in Cairo clash Sentence 2: Muslim Brotherhood supporters die in Egypt clashes Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Facebook earnings jump 63% as mobile ads accelerate Sentence 2: Facebook profits jump as user base expands Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Syria envoy calls for National Unity Government Sentence 2: Syria envoy calls for political change to end conflict Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Thirty-Seven Dead In Italy Tour Bus Plunge Sentence 2: Thirty Dead In Italian Bus Plunge Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Rogers, Videotron extend reach with network-sharing deal Sentence 2: Rogers, Videotron reach network-sharing, spectrum deal Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: China stocks end lower Thursday Sentence 2: China stocks close lower on Thursday Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Topless Women Protest Against Berlusconi As He Votes In Election Sentence 2: Bulgaria President Backs Protesters, Opposes Snap Elections Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Indonesia: Schoolchildren among 14 killed by Indonesia volcano eruption Sentence 2: Indonesia: Six dead in Indonesian volcanic eruption Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Deal reached on new Italian government Sentence 2: Italy to swear in new coalition government Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Obama mourns death of icon Nelson Mandela Sentence 2: South Africans mourn, celebrate Mandela Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Goa first step in Modis march to Delhi Sentence 2: For first time in history, Technion to teach engineering in Russia Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Singapore stocks close 0.4% higher Sentence 2: Indian stocks open higher Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Maldives holds fresh election for president Sentence 2: Maldives holds fresh presidential election Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Egypt announces arrest of 1,004 Muslim Brotherhood supporters Sentence 2: Egypt orders arrest of Brotherhood chief Badie Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: New World Trade Center declared tallest building in U.S. Sentence 2: One World Trade Center Named Tallest US Building Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: What the Papers Say, Mar. 12, 2013 Sentence 2: What the Papers Say, June 25, 2013 Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Israel green-lights 1500 settler homes Sentence 2: Israel unveils 1,800 more settler homes Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Piers Morgan questioned by police Sentence 2: Piers Morgan Interviewed by Police in Hacking Case Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Mumbai photojournalist gangrape case cracked, five accused arrested Sentence 2: Mumbai journalist gang-rape case: All five accused arrested Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: 'Israeli' arrested in Yemen Mossad spy Sentence 2: Israeli forces detain 2 in Hebron arrest raid Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Pakistani girls learn a hard lesson Sentence 2: Pakistani girl shot by Taliban appears on video Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Egypt's interim president appoints 2 advisors Sentence 2: Egypt's interim president swears in new Cabinet Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: China launches first air-to-air missile from chopper Sentence 2: China court sentences Bo Xilai to life imprisonment for corruption Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: UK confirms fears over Syria's chemical weapons Sentence 2: End 'near' for Syria's chemical weapons Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Egypt Crackdown Draws Condemnation Sentence 2: Egypt: Egypt crackdown sparks global outrage Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Egypt swears in new interim leader Sentence 2: Egypt army cracks down on Brotherhood Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Car bombing kills 17 in Pakistan Sentence 2: Suicide bomber kills 10 in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Senior Pakistani Taliban commander captured in Afghanistan Sentence 2: Pakistan Shi'ites demand protection from militants Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Driver in Spanish train crash faces questions from judge Sentence 2: Train driver in Spain crash questioned by judge Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Stocks close 0.39% higher Sentence 2: Singapore stocks close 0.31 pct lower Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: US releases initial report on fracking impacts on water Sentence 2: Men in China detained after taking girls to hotel Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Russia 'alone' in blaming Syrian rebels for chemical attack: US Sentence 2: Russia asks UN to consider its inquiry of Syria chemical arms use Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Philippines, rebels reach wealth-sharing deal Sentence 2: Philippines and rebels reach 'wealth deal' Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Death toll from west Chinas violence rises to 35 Sentence 2: Urgent: Death toll from NE China fire rises to 112 Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Imran to contest from four NA seats Sentence 2: Imran Khan to contest elections from four NA seats Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Trailblazing Israeli electric car company Better Place to fold Sentence 2: Trailblazing Israeli electric car company to fold Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak hospitalized after collapsing at game Sentence 2: Texans coach Gary Kubiak in stable condition after collapse Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Pro-Pak Taliban warlord killed in US drone strike Sentence 2: Taliban commander killed in US drone strike Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Car bomb kills 20 in northwest Syria Sentence 2: Car bomb in northern Syria kills 20 Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: South Korean soldiers kill man trying to cross border into North Sentence 2: North Korea Shuts Last Remaining Hotline to South Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Up to 50 dead in Spanish train crash Sentence 2: Over 70 dead in Spanish high-speed train crash Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Five foreigners sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Egypt Sentence 2: Egypt sentences Pakistani amid 5 to death for drug smuggling Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: French train derails south of Paris Sentence 2: French train passengers tell of crash ordeal Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Former spokesman for U.S. President Ronald Reagan dies Sentence 2: Former Reagan spokesman Larry Speakes dies at 74 Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Egypt votes on new constitution Sentence 2: Egyptians vote on divisive constitution Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Obama meets Mandela family as icon remains in hospital Sentence 2: Obamas to meet Mandela family wont visit hospital Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Weak earnings drag US stocks lower in early trade Sentence 2: Weak earnings drag stocks lower on Wall Street Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Three feared dead after helicopter crashes into pub Sentence 2: Three feared dead after helicopter pub crash Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Nigeria lawmaker charged over alleged bribery Sentence 2: Nigerian MP charged with accepting $3m bribe Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Rupee down 8 paise vs dollar in early trade Sentence 2: Rupee up 22 paise against dollar in early trade Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Israel's Peres urges return to peace talks Sentence 2: Israel's Peres calls for return to peace talks Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Obama set to speak on Syria from White House at 1:15 p.m. EDT Sentence 2: Obama to deliver statement on Syria at White House at 1:15 PM Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Indian stocks open lower Sentence 2: Indian stocks close lower Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: US readies possible solo action against Syria Sentence 2: US makes case for action against Syria Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Brief clashes with police in Belfast Sentence 2: Mourners clash with police in Tunisia Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: China quake: Death toll rises Sentence 2: China flu death toll rises to six Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Four arrested as Bangladesh building toll rises to 352 Sentence 2: Owner arrested as Bangladesh building toll reaches 372 Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: RI condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria Sentence 2: Questions arise over chemical weapons claims in Syria Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Strong new quake hits shattered Pak region Sentence 2: Powerful new earthquake hits shattered Pakistan region Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Indian troops kill Pakistani soldier along Kashmir line of control Sentence 2: Indian troops raid Pakistani military post Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Pope Benedict XVI Says Goodbye to Cardinals Sentence 2: Pope Benedict XVI departs Vatican for last time Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: China’s new carrier extends military modernization drive Sentence 2: Chinese vice premier meets Australian Governor-General Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Brazilian leader holds crisis talks on street protests Sentence 2: Brazil leader promises reform vote Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Tropical Storm Andrea zipping up the East Coast Sentence 2: Tropical Storm Andrea to slide up East Coast Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Four dead in Indonesia train accident Sentence 2: Five dead as Indonesia train collides with fuel truck Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Israel advances plan to build 900 settlement homes Sentence 2: Israel unveils plans for new settler homes Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Miss New York wins Miss America crown Sentence 2: Miss New York is crowned Miss America Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Austrian found hoarding 56 stolen skulls in home museum Sentence 2: Austrian man charged after 56 human skulls are found at his home Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: US set for Obama inauguration Sentence 2: US House backs new sanctions before Iran inauguration Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Suspected Saudi militant dies in Lebanese custody Sentence 2: Suspected US drone kills 6 militants in Yemen Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Man sets himself on fire on the National Mall Sentence 2: Man sets himself on fire at Washington's National Mall Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: 7 killed in attacks in Iraq Sentence 2: 27 killed in attacks across Iraq Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Thousands protest gay marriage Sentence 2: Thousands protest gay marriage in France Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: India Ink: Image of the Day: January 27 Sentence 2: India Ink: Image of the Day: March 20 Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: US Capitol Hill on lockdown after shots fired Sentence 2: Watch live: US Capitol on lockdown after reports of shots fired Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: China's 1st Pilot Free Trade Zone Opens Sentence 2: Shanghai Free Trade Zone begins operation Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: 12 killed, 25 injured in bomb blast in NW Pakistan Sentence 2: 6 killed, 12 injured in blast in NW Pakista Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Select images from Bangladesh building collapse Sentence 2: At least 200 killed in Bangladesh building collapse Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Chinese court upholds death penalties for Mekong murderers Sentence 2: Court upholds death sentences for Mekong murderers Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Egypt protesters 'to be dispersed' Sentence 2: Abduction teacher to be sentenced Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Gas cylinder blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17 Sentence 2: Deadly Gas Cylinder Blast Hits Pakistan School Bus Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: North Korean cargo reveals missile repair trade with Cuba Sentence 2: N Korean ship carrying Cuba missiles seized Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Israeli forces detain 5 Palestinians in West Bank Sentence 2: Israeli Forces Arrest Five Palestinians across West Bank Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Protests sweep Brazil despite concession Sentence 2: Protests planned across Brazil despite concessions Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Angela Merkel wins third term in German elections Sentence 2: Merkel Wins Big in Germany Election Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: South Korean Workers Start Leaving Joint Factory Zone Sentence 2: South Korean workers set to leave joint factory zone Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Senate to vote on moving ahead on Hagel nod Sentence 2: Benedict comes home to new house and new Pope Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: 15 killed and scores injured in suicide bombing at Russian train station Sentence 2: Suicide bomber kills 14 at Russian train station Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy returns to stir up election Sentence 2: Cambodia opposition head turns to parliament in poll bid Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: West hails Syria opposition vote to join peace talks Sentence 2: Syrian opposition to name delegation for talks Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Obama travels to tornado-ravaged Oklahoma Sentence 2: Obama visits tornado hit Oklahoma Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: No deal on fiscal cliff as Obama goes on holiday Sentence 2: John Boehner: from humble origin, fiscal cliff may be his undoing Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Syria car bomb kills at least 12 in rebel-held town Sentence 2: Sinai car bomb kills at least 10 Egyptian soldiers Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Kerry: $4b Palestinian Economic Plan Could Work Sentence 2: Kerry: No deal yet in nuclear talks with Iran Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Bangladesh building collapse death toll hits 359 Sentence 2: Indian building collapse death toll rises to 72 Similarity score (0-5): 0.8