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Sentence 1: Israeli forces detain 2 in Hebron arrest raid Sentence 2: Israeli credibility on line over Iran nuclear challenge Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Egyptians vote on Islamist-backed constitution Sentence 2: 'Judge at polls directs voters on Egypt constitution vote' Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Mexico swears in president amid violent protests Sentence 2: Former New Mexico Gov. Richardson pressing North Korean test ban Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Helicopter crashes near rail station in London Sentence 2: Helicopter crashes in London Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Indonesian capital prays for metro to ease traffic chaos Sentence 2: Jakarta prays for metro to ease traffic chaos Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Japanese planes flew into China's new defense zone Sentence 2: Japan, S Korean military planes defy China's new defence zone Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Typhoon survivors raid Philippine stores Sentence 2: Typhoon Bopha kills 15 in S. Philippines Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Car Bomb Wounds 15 in Hezbollah Stronghold in Lebanon Sentence 2: Car bomb rocks Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: RF FM urges Syrian opposition to assist in immediate release of all foreigners captured in Syria Sentence 2: S Korea opposition candidate closes poll gap Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Five dead, 40 missing in Canada train disaster Sentence 2: 8 dead, 11 missing in SW China landslide Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: US Senate confirms Janet Yellen as US Federal Reserve chief Sentence 2: Senate confirms Janet Yellen as next Federal Reserve Chair Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Khan Said named as new Pakistani Taliban leader after Hakimullah Mehsud killed in drone strike Sentence 2: Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud killed in drone strike Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: At Least 66 Killed in Bomb Blasts in Iraq Sentence 2: At Least 47 Killed In Baquba Blasts Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Russia Destroys Over 75% of Its Chemical Weapons Stockpile Sentence 2: Britain Sees Evidence Assad Could Use Chemical Weapons Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Iran earthquake death toll rises Sentence 2: Algeria hostage death toll rises Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Suarez set for Cup comeback Sentence 2: French set for Mali ground combat Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Maldives team in India to observe an election Sentence 2: Testimony in trial of former FM Liberman begins Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Death toll rises to 6 as Storm Xaver batters northern Europe Sentence 2: Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters north. Europe Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Pakistan releases top Afghan Taliban prisoner Sentence 2: Pakistan releases seven Afghan Taliban fighters Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Mixed reactions to NZ same-sex marriage Sentence 2: New Zealand legalizes same-sex marriage Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: TV weatherman Fred Talbot arrested over sex claims Sentence 2: Weatherman Fred Talbot Held Over 'Sex Abuse' Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: U.S. drone strike kills 5 in Pakistan Sentence 2: Pakistan drone strike kills up to six Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Building collapses in India; 25 feared trapped Sentence 2: India building collapse kills 14; dozens trapped Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Somalia's Shebab claims responsibility for Nairobi mall attack Sentence 2: Syrian rebels claim responsibility for killings in Lebanon Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Syrian troops push into strategic rebelheld town Sentence 2: Syrian army pushes assault on rebel-held town Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Israel agrees to release Palestinian prisoners Sentence 2: Israel releases 26 more Palestinian prisoners Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Dozens die as clashes erupt at Morsi rally in Cairo Sentence 2: More than 70 dead in clashes at Morsi rallies in Egypt Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Thai opposition protesters begin Bangkok shutdown Sentence 2: Thai protesters launch Bangkok 'shutdown' Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Spanish train crash driver to be questioned Sentence 2: Spanish train driver Garzon to be questioned by judge Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: France Hails Breakthrough after U.S.-Russia Deal on Syria Weapons Sentence 2: France Welcomes US-Russia Deal on Syria Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: ISAF soldier killed in Afghan 'insider attack' Sentence 2: British soldier shot dead in Afghan ‘insider attack’ Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: About 60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast Stampede Sentence 2: 61 dead in Ivory Coast stampede Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Glasgow Helicopter Crash Search Ends Sentence 2: Glasgow Helicopter Crash: At Least Six Dead Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Three dead in US marathon bomb Sentence 2: Taliban denies involvement in Boston marathon bombing Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Swiss tourist gang-raped in India Sentence 2: Swiss tourist gang-raped in India Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: India Braces for Massive Cyclone Sentence 2: India issues red alert for cyclone Phailin Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Discipline against student gunman thought to have sparked Colorado shooting Sentence 2: Discipline against student thought to be key to motive Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Many killed in Japan road tunnel collapse Sentence 2: Many killed in Syrian air strike Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: No plan to shut petrol pumps at night Moily Sentence 2: India govt rejects proposal to shut petrol pumps at night Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Clinton to testify this month on Benghazi attack Sentence 2: Clinton returns to work, plans to testify on Benghazi attack Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Tens of Thousands of Ukrainians Protest in Kyiv Sentence 2: Tens of thousands line up to cast votes in Bhutan Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Karzai to visit Pakistan for Taliban peace talks Sentence 2: Afghan president extends visit to Pakistan for Taliban talks Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Thieves snatch English Channel swimmer's custom-made wheelchair Sentence 2: Thieves steal Channel swimmer's wheelchair Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Three die after car crash at Tian'anmen Sentence 2: Three Killed In Crash At Tiananmen Square Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Singapore shares open lower on Friday Sentence 2: Singapore shares open higher on Thursday Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Obama pledges to reignite economy Sentence 2: Obama to press Congress to act on economy Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Two Earthquakes Hit Northwest China, 11 Dead Sentence 2: Twin quakes kill 89 in China Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: 'Whitey' Bulger given two consecutive life terms Sentence 2: Whitey Bulger gets life for racketeering, killings Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Kenyan forces caused mall collapse Sentence 2: Official says Kenyan forces caused mall collapse Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Pak missions in UAE gear up for elections Sentence 2: Islamist parties in Egypt unite for elections Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Bangladesh building disaster death toll passes 500 Sentence 2: Bangladesh building collapse: death toll climbs to 580 Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Algeria hostage crisis ends; death toll unclear Sentence 2: Algeria hostage crisis ends in bloodbath Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Egypt ministry again urges end to pro-Morsi protests Sentence 2: Egypt: Child killed in Cairo clashes after pro-Morsi protest Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: South Africa's Mandela taken to hospital Sentence 2: South Africa: Mandela remains in hospital Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: China yuan strengthens to 6.2689 against USD Sentence 2: China yuan strengthens to new high against USD Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Police question man in deadly LA boardwalk crash Sentence 2: Police arrest suspect in deadly LA driving attack Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Turkish riot police tear gas Taksim Square protest Sentence 2: Turkish riot police enter Taksim Square Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Chicago Shooting Shows Gap in Stepped-up Policing Sentence 2: Chicago shooting shows gap in stepped-up policing Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Feds move to require car-to-car safety communication Sentence 2: Guatemala overturns former dictator's genocide conviction Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: North Korea shuns offer of talks Sentence 2: North Korea shoots 2 rockets Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Prince Charles 'compares Putin to Hitler' Sentence 2: Prince Charles 'compares Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler' Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Iran warns against military intervention in Iraq Sentence 2: Explosion near Damascus military airport Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Israel PM accuses Iran president of hypocrisy Sentence 2: Greek PM accuses coalition of hypocrisy Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Police clash with youth in Cairo after anti-Morsi protest Sentence 2: Egypt: Police clash with pro-Morsi protesters Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Top Diplomats Meet in Munich at Critical Time Sentence 2: Top Diplomats Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Snowden 'given refugee document by Ecuador' Sentence 2: Snowden poised to fly out of Moscow Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: NA President’s message on the World Press Freedom Day Sentence 2: Pakistan marks World Press Freedom Day Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: EU foreign ministers to discuss Syria arms embargo Sentence 2: EU foreign ministers seek solution on Syria arms Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Death toll from Philippine earthquake rises to 185 Sentence 2: Death toll from Philippines quake rises to 144 Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Stocks to watch at close on Monday Sentence 2: Stocks to watch on Monday Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Army jets kill 38 militants in NW Pakistan air raids Sentence 2: U.S. drone kills 4 militants in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Egyptian police fire tear gas at protesters in Cairo Sentence 2: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Cairo Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Philippines holds second senator over corruption Sentence 2: Philippines recovering after powerful typhoon Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: German envoy optimistic about Iran-G5+1 talks Sentence 2: Iran 'cautiously optimistic' about future nuclear talks Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Renowned Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco De Lucia dies Sentence 2: Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia dies at 66 Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Chinese icebreaker changes course towards suspicious objects Sentence 2: Chinese search plane finds 'suspicious objects' Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Snowden Hits Hurdles in Search for Asylum Sentence 2: Snowden's hits hurdles in search for asylum Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Death toll in building collapse in south India mounts to 47 Sentence 2: 4 killed in building collapse in southern India Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Pakistan imposes temporary ban on 2 TV channels Sentence 2: Pakistan Dismisses Case against FBI Agent Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Palestinian prisoners arrive at Muqata in Ramallah Sentence 2: Pakistani prisoner assaulted in Jammu jail Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: 10 dead, five injured in SW China road accident Sentence 2: 5 hurt in Gaza City car accident Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Thai junta amasses security force to smother Bangkok protests Sentence 2: Thai junta security forces stay in barracks as protests dwindle Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Aso refuses to resign over Nazi comments Sentence 2: Spanish PM refuses to resign over corruption scandal Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: Explosions kill 29 outside two mosques in Lebanon's Tripoli Sentence 2: 2 explosions rock city in northern Lebanon Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Pakistan fighter jets bomb 'Taliban hideouts' Sentence 2: Pakistan wants arms supply to Syrian sides stopped Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Gunmen Kill Eight In Second Kenya Attack Sentence 2: Gunmen 'Kill 15' In Second Kenya Attack Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: U.S. resumes search for missing British sailors after public Sentence 2: US Coast Guard suspends search for missing British sailors Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Iraqi Bomb Attacks Kill At Least 13 Sentence 2: Iraqi Car Bomb Near Church Kills At Least 14 Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Egypt forces set to block access to Morsi protest camps Sentence 2: Egyptian forces move to clear pro-Morsi protest camps Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Nobel author Doris Lessing dies at 94 Sentence 2: Nobel laureate Doris Lessing dies at 94 Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Japan's opposition party chief criticizes Abe's economic policies Sentence 2: Zimbabwe’s opposition MDC party challenges Robert Mugabe’s election win Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: 3 Suspects Taken Into Custody in Boston Bombing Case Sentence 2: Boston police say 3 taken into custody in Marathon bombing Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Ukraine's opposition chief wants more protests Sentence 2: Ukraine protesters topple Lenin statue Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Queen pays tribute to Nelson Mandela Sentence 2: South Africa's rugby fraternity mourns Mandela Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Declines in US stock market moderate Sentence 2: Tech sell-off sends Asian stock markets lower Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Latest Anti-Muslim Violence in Burma Kills 1, Injures 10 Sentence 2: World Briefing | Asia: Myanmar: Deadly Anti-Muslim Violence Flares Up Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Suspected U.S. drone strike kills 5 in Pakistan Sentence 2: U.S. drone strike kills 5 in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: The Note's Must-Reads for Friday May 24, 2013 Sentence 2: The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday October 29, 2013 Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: 22 killed in mine accident in southwestern China Sentence 2: 2 killed, dozens injured by blast in southwest Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: NYPD Twitter Outreach Backfires Badly Sentence 2: NYPD's twitter campaign backfires Similarity score (0-5): 4.8