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Sentence 1: 118 people killed in twin blasts in Nigeria Sentence 2: Ten killed in new blast in Russia Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Glee star Cory Monteith found dead in hotel room in Canada Sentence 2: 'Glee' star Cory Monteith found dead Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Yolanda death toll climbs to 3,621 Sentence 2: Kenya Red Cross says death toll rises to 68 Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Tokyo stocks close up 0.13pc Sentence 2: Tokyo stocks close 0.75pc down Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Iran says ready for fresh round of nuclear talks Sentence 2: Iran's Khamenei renews support for nuclear talks Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Clashes continue between police and protesters in Turkey Sentence 2: Turkish police fight protesters, clear square Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Those refused medical cards urged to contact HSE Sentence 2: HSE boss defends medical-card plan Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: World’s largest building opened in west China Sentence 2: Italy’s centre-left splinters in presidential vote Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Israeli lightly hurt by stones in West Bank Sentence 2: Israeli troops kill Palestinian in West Bank raid Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Death toll from Egypt protests rises to 49 Sentence 2: Death toll from Egypt violence rises to 638 Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Syrian opposition agree to landmark peace talks Sentence 2: Syria opposition pressed to attend talks Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Poverty stats doubt Modi's development claims Sentence 2: GM to start taking recall compensation claims Aug 1 Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Pro-Russia rebels to hold vote in Ukraine Sentence 2: Syria rebels: We killed Hezbollah men in Lebanon Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Georgians vote for new president Sentence 2: Ally of Georgia's billionaire PM to be president -exit polls Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: MERS respiratory illness found in U.S., officials confirm Sentence 2: First case of MERS, a SARS-like respiratory illness, reported in North America Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: EU declares Hezbollah's military wing terror group Sentence 2: EU puts Hezbollah military wing on terror list Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Germany welcomes Iran nuclear agreement Sentence 2: Syria welcomes Iran's nuclear deal Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: What the Papers Say, June 25, 2013 Sentence 2: What the Papers Say, Aug. 19, 2013 Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Gunmen kill nine foreigners in Pakistan Sentence 2: Gunmen kill nine tourists in Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: 2 Indian traders stranded in China sent back home Sentence 2: 46 Indian nurses stranded in Iraq return home Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: California governor declares drought emergency Sentence 2: California governor declares drought emergency as wildfires continue to burn Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Peace talks with Palestinians would take months: Israel official Sentence 2: 3yo Palestinian girl killed in Israeli raid Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: 17:02 23 killed in Iraq car bombings Sentence 2: 11 children killed in Syria bombings Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Two dead, more trapped in latest Mumbai building collapse Sentence 2: Two are trapped as US building collapses Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Air strikes kills dozens in northern Syria Sentence 2: Ukraine will not give 'an inch' over Crimea Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Chinese tourist abducted from Malaysia Sentence 2: China returns 10 children abducted from Vietnam Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: UN inspectors hail progress over Syria chemical weapons Sentence 2: U.S. has not concluded Syria used chemical weapons -White House Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Two arrests made after protest against Nigel Farage Sentence 2: Kerry vows progress after latest intensive Mideast trip Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: Gunmen kill 15 Libyan soldiers Sentence 2: Gunmen kill 3 Lebanese troops near Syria Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Pictures show completed Costa Concordia operation Sentence 2: Timelapse of Costa Concordia operation Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Iran Nuclear Talks Enter Third Day Sentence 2: Iran nuclear talks enter crucial third day Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Protesters gather in Brazil despite concessions Sentence 2: Protests sweep Brazil despite concession Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Australian PM Kevin Rudd calls election for 7 September Sentence 2: Australian PM Rudd calls Sept. 7 poll Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Iran nuclear talks expected to resume this week Sentence 2: UK: Iran nuclear talks at a serious point Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Bangkok tense on Thai election eve Sentence 2: Bangladesh: Crackdown Escalates Ahead of Election Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: China ‚Äėwill protect interests‚Äô of foreign business Sentence 2: Obama in ‚Äėdirect‚Äô confrontation with Putin on Ukraine Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: D.C. Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana Sentence 2: DC votes to decriminalize pot Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Many dead as asylum boat sinks off Australia Sentence 2: Mandela spends third day in hospital Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: North Korea's Kim hails execution of powerful uncle Sentence 2: North Korean intrigue: The execution of power Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Margaret Thatcher dies after stroke Sentence 2: Margaret Thatcher dies at 87 Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Chinese president arrives in Netherlands for state visit, nuclear summit Sentence 2: Chinese president arrives in Venezuela for state visit Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Israel sanctions Palestinians in new blow to peace talks Sentence 2: Israel to release Palestinian prisoners as part of deal to revive peace talks Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: UK Sky News cameraman killed in Egypt Sentence 2: Sky News Cameraman Killed In Egypt Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Stocks rise in early trading Sentence 2: Stocks inch higher in early trading Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: FBI audio expert testifies in Zimmerman trial Sentence 2: Jury selection begins in Zimmerman's trial Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Iranian nuclear talks to be extended to November Sentence 2: Iran nuclear talks extended to November 24 Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Boston bombing suspect to appear in court Sentence 2: Boston bombing suspect buried Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Death toll in India building collapse hits 42 Sentence 2: Toll from India building collapse hits 25 Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Obama announces creation of twin manufacturing hubs Sentence 2: US stocks retreat on manufacturing data Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Five charged with terrorism offences Sentence 2: Five People Charged With Terror Offences Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: President Obama reveals plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by 2016 Sentence 2: US Government Shutdown: Obama tells Republicans to lift threat to US economy if they want talks Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: US, NATO Raise Doubts Russia Pulled Back from Ukraine Border Sentence 2: No Sign of Russian Withdrawal From Ukraine Border, Official Says Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: FTSE Bursa Malaysia update: 11.30am Sentence 2: FTSE Bursa Malaysia update: 3.00pm Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Glasgow Helicopter Crash Search Ends Sentence 2: Glasgow Helicopter Crash: Woman PC Is Victim Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Quotations in the News Sentence 2: Quotations of the day Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Philip leaves hospital after 11 days Sentence 2: Mandela leaves hospital after 10 days Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Bone fragment 'could be King Alfred' Sentence 2: Remains in Winchester could be King Alfred the Great Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Israel frees second group of Palestinian prisoners Sentence 2: Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Two skydivers dead after colliding during US jump Sentence 2: Two skydivers dead after colliding during jump in Arizona Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: 'Iron Man' jetpacks spark concerns in Hawaii Sentence 2: 'Iron Man' Jetpacks Spark Concerns Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Israel frees Palestinian prisoners Sentence 2: Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: France Says Won't 'Shirk Responsibilities' in Syria Sentence 2: France urges EU to be united on Syria Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Boston bombing suspect identified on surveillance video, no arrest Sentence 2: Boston bombing suspect was under FBI surveillance, says mother Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: China's anger at N. Korea overcomes worry over US Sentence 2: China's anger at North Korea overcomes worry over U.S. stealth flights Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: China yuan strengthens to new high against USD Sentence 2: China yuan weakens to 6.1705 against USD Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Man held after teen shot in Belfast Sentence 2: Man, 40, arrested after shooting Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Police stop Maldives presidential election Sentence 2: Keita Wins Mali Presidential Election Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Indian army kill 3 militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir Sentence 2: Indian troops kill militant commander in Indian-controlled Kashmir Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Car bomb kills 20 in northwest Syria Sentence 2: Car bomb kills 40 in northwest Pakistan Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Iran ups oil swap with eastern neighbors Sentence 2: Iran urges rapid release of diplomat Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Turkey president appeals for calm Sentence 2: Texas house provisionally approves abortion law Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: North Korea test fires 30 missiles into the sea Sentence 2: N Korea 'fires 100 shells' into the sea Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Man dies in Co Donegal house fire Sentence 2: Woman dies in Co Cork house fire Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Doha gas blast kills 12, injures dozens Sentence 2: Syria missile kills 26, including 8 kids Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Polling stations open at Ukrainian presidential election Sentence 2: Nominations open for e.TV Ghana Most Influential Awards Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: India Ink: Image of the Day: April 21 Sentence 2: India Ink: Image of the Day: May 2 Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: Two French journalists killed in Mali Sentence 2: France confirms two French journalists killed in Mali Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Gunmen kill nine tourists in Pakistan Sentence 2: Gunmen Attack Hotel In Remote Pakistani Province Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Israel and Hamas to observe brief Gaza truce Sentence 2: Israel And Hamas 'Accept Temporary Truce' Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: China's troubled Xinjiang hit by more violence Sentence 2: China's online population rises to 618 mln Similarity score (0-5): 0.4
Sentence 1: Relatives scuffle with police after China fire kills 120 Sentence 2: Angry families demand answers after China plant fire kills 119 Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Iran rejects claim on chlorine bombs Sentence 2: Iran rejects MKO claim on nuclear site Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: India Minister's wife died 'unnatural death' after affair rumours Sentence 2: Minister's wife's death 'unnatural' Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: 3 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at S Carolina oceanfront motel Sentence 2: 4 dead, 30 injured in train collision near Moscow Similarity score (0-5): 0.2
Sentence 1: Burial of Boston bombing suspect appears legal Sentence 2: 'Ready to go home:' Last Boston bombing victim leaves the hospital Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: 5 killed in S China road cave-in Sentence 2: 02:41 156 killed in China earthquake Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: South Africa president: Mandela is improving Sentence 2: Afghan president delays signing US deal Similarity score (0-5): 0.0
Sentence 1: World News Update, what you need to know Sentence 2: Labour's 50p tax rate: what you need to know Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Syrian civil war in photos Sentence 2: Syrian civil war peace talks at risk from Iran invitation Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Abdullah Widens Lead in Afghan Presidential Poll Sentence 2: Explosions heard near Afghan presidential palace Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Imran blames rival for colleague murder Sentence 2: Pakistans Imran blames rival for killing party member Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Bangladesh Honors Factory Victims Sentence 2: Retailers back Bangladesh factory safety pact Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Man Who Set Himself on Fire on National Mall Has Died Sentence 2: Man Sets Himself on Fire on National Mall, Flown to Hospital Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Japan defends dolphin hunt after US criticism Sentence 2: Japan defends dolphin hunts after criticism from US Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Bomb blast rocks shopping mall in Nigeria, 12 killed Sentence 2: Bomb blasts before Indian opposition rally kill 4 Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: Philippines typhoon death toll at 4,460: UN Sentence 2: Philippines typhoon death toll rises above 5,000 Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Police fire teargas on Venezuelan vote protesters Sentence 2: Chavez heir Maduro wins Venezuela's presidency Similarity score (0-5): 0.6
Sentence 1: Wave of attacks kills at least 95 in Iraq Sentence 2: Suicide attack kills at least 12 in northern Iraq Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Top Chinese political advisor meets Greek PM Sentence 2: Top Chinese political advisor meets Yemeni president Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Palestinian diplomat injured in explosion in Prague Sentence 2: Palestinian ambassador injured in apartment blast Similarity score (0-5): 4.0