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Sentence 1: US top diplomat Kerry's wife rushed to hospital Sentence 2: US Secretary of State John Kerry’s wife rushed to hospital Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Kerry pursuing 'quiet strategy' in Mideast peace process Sentence 2: Kerry meets Israeli leaders to push Mideast peace Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: North Korea says to restart nuclear reactor Sentence 2: North Korea Offers Talks: Complex May Re-Open Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Egyptian court considers Mubarak’s release Sentence 2: Egypt court orders Mubarak release Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Suicide bomber kills eight, wounds 13 in Afghan capital - police Sentence 2: Suicide bomb kills 4 in Syrian capital's Old City Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Boston bombing suspect charged in hospital bed Sentence 2: One week later: Boston honors bombing victims; suspect unable to speak Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: More rain hampers Indian flood rescue Sentence 2: US tourist gang-raped in northern India: Police Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: A look at major terror attacks in East Africa Sentence 2: UN Security Council slams deadly terrorist attack in Kenyan capital Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Russia responds to Ukraine ceasefire Sentence 2: Cyprus probes Ukraine assets Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Kim Jong-un Executed His 'Worse Than a Dog' Uncle Sentence 2: NKorea executes Kim Jong Un' uncle Similarity score (0-5): 3.5
Sentence 1: Colourful support at World Cup in Brazil Sentence 2: Merkel to attend World Cup final Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Mandela remains in hospital Sentence 2: Mandela remains in 'intensive care' Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: South Korea Ferry Crew Members Stand Trial Sentence 2: Sewol ferry crew faces trial Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Egypt votes on new constitution Sentence 2: Egyptians Voting on New Constitution Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: US drone strike kills six in Pakistan officials Sentence 2: U.S. drone kills 4 militants in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Vietnam detects signals from missing plane Sentence 2: China expands search area for missing plane Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Cricket-England v Australia fourth test scoreboard Sentence 2: Cricket-England 155-4 v Australia, fourth test - tea Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Birthday of DPRK to Be Celebrated in Peru Sentence 2: Curiosity Rover Celebrates 1 Year on Mars Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Powerful 7.6 quake strikes off Solomons Sentence 2: Powerful 6.9 quake strikes off California coast Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: India Ink: Image of the Day: May 21 Sentence 2: India Ink: Image of the Day: January 16 Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Australia leader ousted in snap leadership vote Sentence 2: Australian PM Gillard ousted in leadership vote Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Obama condemns Egypt violence, cancels military exercises Sentence 2: Pakistan condemns violence in Egypt Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Argentina declares mourning for flood victims Sentence 2: Parents demands common forms for nursery admissions Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Prince's christening a blend of old and new Sentence 2: When is Prince George's christening? Baptism plan, royal baby's godparents and all the details Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: What the Papers Say, May 20, 2013 Sentence 2: What the Papers Say, Nov. 19, 2013 Similarity score (0-5): 2.3
Sentence 1: Google releases Nexus 5 phone with Kit Kat Sentence 2: Google redesigns search results on PCs Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Bombing Aimed at Hezbollah Hits Southern Beirut Sentence 2: Explosion Hits Hezbollah Area South of Beirut Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: U.S., allies to add sanctions against Russia over Ukraine Sentence 2: EU Slaps New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Factories that ran on Korean cooperation go silent Sentence 2: North and South Korea break their silence with talks Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Chinese premier meets Indian vice president Sentence 2: Hezbollah urges to elect new Lebanese president Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Algerian president in France for medical tests Sentence 2: Algerian president in France for medical tests after minor stroke Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Islamists still holding some 30 hostages as Kenya mall standoff continues Sentence 2: Death toll rises as Kenya mall siege continues Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Manchester City wins second Premier League title in three years Sentence 2: Manchester City win English Premier League title Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Bodies of MH17 crash victims flown to Netherlands Sentence 2: MH17 dead flown back to Netherlands Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Egypt policeman killed in Sinai attack Sentence 2: Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai attack Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Extension likely for Iran nuclear talks Sentence 2: Oil slips below $108 ahead of Iran nuclear talks Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Fire kills 38 in Russian psychiatric institution Sentence 2: 38 feared dead in Russian psychiatric hospital fire Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Russia Warns It May Not Sign Landmark UN Arms Treaty Sentence 2: UN closes in on landmark arms treaty Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Didier Reynders on Syria Sentence 2: Obama's day: Prime time on Syria Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: North Korea: experts call for dialogue ‚Äď and say China must play a part Sentence 2: North Korea cuts last ties with South by barring joint industrial park Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: China stocks open higher Monday Sentence 2: China stocks close lower on Thursday Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Sony Xperia Z2 and Nokia’s X series unveiled Sentence 2: Court orders political ban on Italy’s Berlusconi Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: New coronavirus can probably can be passed person to person- WHO Sentence 2: WHO: New virus can probably pass person to person Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Mandela back in hospital in ‚Äėserious but stable‚Äô condition Sentence 2: Nelson Mandela returns to hospital in ‚Äėserious but stable‚Äô condition Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: East Harlem explosion death toll rises Sentence 2: Mexico storm death toll continues to rise Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Ukrainian Prime Minister resigns amid protests Sentence 2: British Prime Minister condemns murder of teens Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Royal Hoax DJ Takes Action Against Station Sentence 2: Taliban bombs US base in Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Arsenal v Stoke City ‚Äď live! Sentence 2: Tottenham v Manchester City ‚Äď live! Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Business news and markets: as it happened, April 17, 2013 Sentence 2: Business news and markets: as it happened, June 20, 2013 Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Iran, world powers begin new round of nuclear talks Sentence 2: Iran, world powers pledge new nuclear talks Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Tropical Storm Karen targets US Gulf Coast Sentence 2: Tropical Storm Karen weakens as it nears U.S. Gulf Coast Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Workers killed in India building collapse Sentence 2: 76 killed in Bangladesh building collapse Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: North Korea fires three short-range missiles Sentence 2: N. Korea fires short-range missiles Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Car Bomb Kills 37 in Northwest Pakistan Sentence 2: Bomb kills three in northwest Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Malaysia Airlines loses contact with plane carrying 239 to Beijing Sentence 2: Malaysia Airlines plane vanishes on flight to Beijing Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Microsoft says to cut up to 18,000 jobs Sentence 2: Microsoft to cut 18,000 jobs in overhaul Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Malaysians vote in polls for stability or change Sentence 2: Malaysia elections: Malaysians vote with power at stake for first time Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Fire destroys ancient Tibetan town in China Sentence 2: Fire destroys Tibetan town in China Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Yahoo agrees to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash Sentence 2: Yahoo to Buy Tumblr for $1.1 Billion Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: India starts voting in world's largest election Sentence 2: India voters kick off world’s biggest election Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Car bomb in northern Syria kills at least 12 Sentence 2: Syrian airstrikes kill at least 18 in Aleppo Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Philippine quake death toll climbs to 73 Sentence 2: Death toll in Philippines quake jumps to 85 Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Search ends for missing asylum-seekers Sentence 2: Search narrowed for missing man Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Ukrainian President orders 7-day ceasefire in the east Sentence 2: Uganda's President Museveni agrees to sign anti-gays Bill Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: ICC Champions Trophy: India vs South Africa Sentence 2: Champions Trophy: India v South AfricaLive Similarity score (0-5): 4.3
Sentence 1: Supreme Court takes on affirmative action in Michigan ban case Sentence 2: Supreme Court to hear Michigan affirmative action case Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Headlines in major Iranian newspapers on Sept 30 Sentence 2: Headlines in major Iranian newspapers on Nov 21 Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India Sentence 2: Cyclone Phailin evacuation kept Indian villagers alive Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Taliban kill 15 police in west Afghanistan Sentence 2: US drone kills two in eastern Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Thousands rally to support embattled Tunisia government Sentence 2: Thousands gather to support Islamist government in Tunisia Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: South Africa's Mandela taken to hospital Sentence 2: Nelson Mandela taken to hospital Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Updated - Two explosions near finish line of Boston Marathon Sentence 2: Two explosions at Boston Marathon finish line Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: At least two killed in southern Egypt clash Sentence 2: At least 18 killed in North Caucasus train station blast Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Winter Storm Ion: State-By-State... Sentence 2: Winter Storm Janus: State-by-State... Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Corpses Of 53 Men Found South Of Baghdad Sentence 2: Iraqi officials: 50 bodies found south of Baghdad Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Bomb attacks kill 20 in Baghdad's Christian areas Sentence 2: Bombs Kill 35 in Baghdad Christian Area Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: China sets Bo Xilai trial date Sentence 2: China Bo Xilai trial in fourth day Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Muslims prepare for start of Ramadan Sentence 2: Muslims pray for end to divisions Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Japan scrambles jets against Russian military planes Sentence 2: Separatists down Ukraine military plane, several dead Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: Thousands of Britons claim dole in Germany Sentence 2: Thousands of white-clad Amsterdammers march for MH17 Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Suspected U.S. drone strike kills 5 in Pakistan Sentence 2: Suspected US drone targets Islamic seminary in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Obama to sign up for Obamacare Sentence 2: Obama visits tornado hit Oklahoma Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: General Electric posts 9% profit drop for third quarter Sentence 2: GE posts 9% profit drop for third quarter Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: China yuan weakens to 6.1535 against USD Sentence 2: China yuan strengthens to new high against USD Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Russia finds dead lawyer Magnitsky guilty in posthumous trial Sentence 2: Russia convicts dead lawyer Magnitsky in posthumous trial Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: 'Trayvon could have been me' Sentence 2: Trayvon Martin could have been ... Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: China sends largest fleet yet to disputed islands Sentence 2: China ships enter waters off disputed islands Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Kerry's plan for restarting talks calls for release of 103 Palestinian inmates Sentence 2: Kerry plan to include prisoner release, settlement freeze Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Police: Explosion in Belfast Cathedral Quarter Sentence 2: Explosion in Kabul a suicide attack in diplomatic area Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Syrians Protest against Erdogan in Paris, Venezuelans Stress Support to Syria Sentence 2: Turkey's Erdogan in Iran to mend ties after split over Syria Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Prime Minister to seek nuclear deal, investments during Japan visit Sentence 2: Manmohan hopes to clinch nuclear deal with Japan Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: US postpones missile test over N Korea tensions Sentence 2: Embassies staying put in N. Korea despite tension Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Obama to meet privately with family of Nelson Mandela Sentence 2: Obama to meet with Mandela family Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: At least six dead in US shooting rampage Sentence 2: At least 20 dead in Somalia attacks Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Gunmen kill 10 in Philippine political violence Sentence 2: Five killed in Philippines volcano eruption Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Israel downs drone from Lebanon Sentence 2: Israel shoots down drone from Lebanon Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Israel approves release of first group of Palestinian prisoners ahead of peace talks Sentence 2: Syrian opposition confirms participation in peace talks Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Deadly clashes as Egypt marks anniversary Sentence 2: Violent clashes mark anniversary of Egypt uprising Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: NATO: 5 Americans killed in southern Afghanistan Sentence 2: Roadside bomb kills 3 policemen in southern Afghanistan Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: Conmen dressed as women steal cash Sentence 2: CCTV: York conmen dress as women to trick pensioners Similarity score (0-5): 3.8