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Text: Prince Charles, Britain's heir to the throne, has announced that he is to wed his lover of 34 years, Camilla Parker Bowles. In a press statement, the Prince of Wales said "Mrs Parker Bowles and I are absolutely delighted. It will be a very special day for us and our families." Mrs Parker Bowles will use the title "HRH The Duchess of Cornwall" after their marriage, and it is intended that following the Prince's accession to the throne, Mrs Parker Bowles will use the title "HRH The Princess Consort". The pair are to marry on 8th April 2005 at a private civil ceremony in Windsor Castle, which will be an occasion primarily for friends and family. There will then be a service of prayer and dedication in St. George's Chapel, to be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams. Hypothesis: Camilla Parker Bowles is engaged to Britain's heir. Entailment:

True

Text: The Kota ( "Fort" ), or Old City, for example, sometimes called the downtown section, is the central business district and Indonesia's financial capital. Hypothesis: The Kota is the country's business center. Entailment:

True

Text: Known as "heap leach" mining, the method has become popular in the last decade because it enables microscopic bits of gold to be economically extracted from low-grade ore. Hypothesis: The mining industry uses a method known as heap leaching. Entailment:

True

Text: Recent satellite pictures of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming from 2004 through 2006 are showing that an ancient volcano is starting to rise once again. Molten rock is currently pushing up the remains of the volcano's caldera, which sits over the top of Yellowstone lake, but scientists are stressing that there is no immediate threat of an eruption or explosion. The molten rock field is estimated to be the size of the city of Los Angeles, California. Hypothesis: There is a volcano in Yellowstone. Entailment:

True

Text: The U.S. Army acceded to a request from the local governor to keep U.S. troops away from the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf. Hypothesis: The U.S. Army agreed to a request from the local governor to keep US troops away from the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf. Entailment:

True

Text: The government of El Salvador strongly condemns the terrorist attacks carried out with explosives, today, against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation, in which several persons were wounded and others died. Hypothesis: Terrorist attacks were carried out in El Salvador. Entailment:

True

Text: MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -- Fire crews in Oklahoma and Texas raced Thursday to control wind-whipped wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes, seriously injured two people, forced evacuations and shut down parts of a major highway. Howling wind that had gusted to more than 60 mph grounded firefighting efforts by air in both states and drove blazes that scorched neighborhoods like "a war zone," Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes said. "The wind is the biggest issue, because we can't get ahead of the fires," Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said. By nightfall, wind gusts dropped to about 30 mph in many areas. Hypothesis: Homes were destroyed by wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas. Entailment:

True

Text: New security steps taken by the Customs Service may not be enough to stop a terrorist from smuggling in nuclear weapons. Hypothesis: Steps are being taken to stop the smuggling of aliens. Entailment:

False

Text: The drugs that slow down or halt Alzheimer's disease work best the earlier you administer them. Hypothesis: Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. Entailment:

True

Text: Phoenix is searching for evidence of water and microbial life on Mars. Its mission is to determine Mars's ability or inability to host life and hold water. The Phoenix lander uses a robotic arm to dig through the protective top soil layer to the alleged water ice below and ultimately bring both soil and water ice to the lander platform for sophisticated scientific analysis. Hypothesis: A robotic arm has been used for scientific discoveries. Entailment:

True

Text: Ren and Stimpy. Bugs Bunny. Philip J. Fry and Professor Hubert Farnsworth on Futurama. Sparx. Bi-Polar Bear. Popeye the Sailor Man. Woody Woodpecker. You may not think you have ever heard Billy West, but chances are on a television program, a movie, a commercial, or as Howard Stern's voice guru in the 1990's, you have heard him. West's talent for creating personalities by twisting his voice has made him one of a handful of voice actors - Hank Azaria and the late Mel Blanc come to mind - who have achieved celebrity for their talent. Indeed, West is one of the few voice actors who can impersonate Blanc in his prime, including characterizations of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and other characters from Warner Bros. cartoons. Hypothesis: Bugs Bunny is owned by Warner Bros. Entailment:

True

Text: We learn that Claretta Petacci, Mussolini's last mistress, had a tendency to whine and to lie all day in bed, eating chocolate. Hypothesis: Claretta Petacci was Mussolini's last mistress. Entailment:

True

Text: Sunday's earthquake was felt in the southern Indian city of Madras on the mainland, as well as other parts of south India. The Naval meteorological office in Port Blair said it was the second biggest aftershock after the Dec. 26 earthquake. Hypothesis: The city of Madras is located in Southern India. Entailment:

True

Text: Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Hypothesis: Drug legalization has benefits. Entailment:

False

Text: The publishing companies Bloomsbury (U.K.) and Scholastic (U.S.) released cover art for the seventh Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. "The structures around Harry show evident destruction and in the shadows behind him, we see outlines of other people," David Saylor, Scholastic's art director, said in a statement describing the U.S. version. "For the first time, the cover is a wraparound. On the back cover spidery hands are outstretched toward Harry. Only when the book is opened does one see a powerful image of "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named", his glowing red eyes peering out from his hood." Hypothesis: Rowling is the author of "Harry Potter". Entailment:

False

Text: Some of the buildings around the city square in the Kota also date from colonial times, including the old city hall ( 1710 ), which has been restored and now serves as the municipal museum. Hypothesis: The city hall is a museum now. Entailment:

True

Text: Meadows scored a bit part in a January episode of "Law & Order". Hypothesis: Meadows appeared in a "Law & Order" episode which aired in January. Entailment:

True

Text: At around 14:00 UTC today, a man climbed over the perimeter fence and made his way onto the North runway, 27R, at London's Heathrow Airport, the United Kingdom's largest airport. The man, who was carrying a rucksack, then attempted to run in front of a plane on the runway, however it is believed that he was tackled to the ground by armed police before reaching the wide runway. Hypothesis: The number of security screeners in US airports will be reduced. Entailment:

False

Text: Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Hypothesis: Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. Entailment:

False

Text: When Albright was the US ambassador to the United Nations, Lesley Stahl of "60 Minutes" asked her about the sanctions and the deaths of Iraqi children. Albright said it was America's responsibility to make sure the Gulf War did not have to be fought again. Hypothesis: Albright said that to punish Saddam Hussein, the deaths of those children were "worth it." Entailment:

False

Text: Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a "virtual pilgrimage" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham. Hypothesis: Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. Entailment:

False

Text: We look at the cool relationship between these two establishment families and how the party would fare with the son, Texas Gov. George W. Bush, and the wife, Elizabeth Dole, on the 2000 campaign trail. Hypothesis: The name of George W. Bush's wife is Laura. Entailment:

False

Text: As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. Hypothesis: The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. Entailment:

False

Text: A plane crashed in North Carolina last year and most of the Blink-182 group was in there. The only survivors of the crash were DJ AM and musical partner Travis Barker. Less lucky, "Lil" Chris Baker, Barker's close friend and assistant, the Blink-182 drummer's bodyguard, Charles "Che" Still, the pilot and co-pilot died. Both AM and Barker suffered many injures, bad burns and they needed to stay in hospital for several weeks. Now AM asks $20 million in compensation for injuries he suffered. He lawsuits against plane maker Learjet and wants to gain $10 million for medical damages, lost earnings and profit and the same amount for mental and physical suffering. Hypothesis: Travis Barker belongs to a band. Entailment:

True

Text: VCU School of the Arts In Qatar is located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Hypothesis: Qatar is located in Doha. Entailment:

False

Text: Pole Robert Kubica became the highlight of the weekend by winning the pole, but was slow off the start and finished third on the podium. Nick Heidfeld, his BMW Sauber teammate finished fourth. The results puts BMW as the new leader of the Constructors' championship, one point ahead of Scuderia Ferrari. Heikki Kovalainen came fifth and became the only McLaren driver to finish in the points. Jarno Trulli (Toyota) and Mark Webber (Red Bull-Renault) ran 6 and 7 places respectively with Nico Rosberg (Williams-Toyota) closing out the top eight with 1 point. Timo Glock (Toyota) was engaged in a hard battle with Fernando Alonso (Renault) and came 9th ahead of the Spanish 2005 F1 Champion. Hypothesis: Robert Kubica has been appointed by Scuderia Ferrari. Entailment:

False

Text: Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Hypothesis: Haque wants to include English in some exams. Entailment:

False

Text: In reality, legalization would dramatically expand America's drug dependence, significantly increase the social costs of drug abuse, and put countless more innocent lives at risk. Hypothesis: Drug legalization has benefits. Entailment:

False

Text: Cote d'Ivoire's President, Laurent Gbagbo, promulgated new election laws on July 14. Hypothesis: President Laurent Gbagbo lives in Cote d'Ivoire. Entailment:

True

Text: On July 12 Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio asks Pedro Santana Lopes to form a government. The new government is sworn in on July 17 and includes António Monteiro as foreign minister, Daniel Sanches as interior minister, and António Bago Flix as finance minister; Paulo Portas remains defense minister. Hypothesis: New Portuguese prime minister is elected. Entailment:

True

Text: Hours earlier, Yasser Arafat called for an end to attacks against Israeli civilians in the two weeks before Israeli elections. Hypothesis: Arafat condemned suicide bomb attacks inside Israel. Entailment:

False

Text: The sunset, touching distant hills with ribbons of fire across the waters of the Dead Sea, brings a sense of unreality to culminate a day's visit to the lowest point on earth, some 400 meters below sea level. Hypothesis: The lowest point on earth is at the Dead Sea. Entailment:

True

Text: The provincial veterinarian with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, Dr. Hugh Whitney, confirmed today another case of rabies in Labrador, bringing the total number of confirmed rabies cases to nine in Labrador since November 2000. Hypothesis: A case of rabies was confirmed. Entailment:

True

Text: An American journalist of Russian descent, Klebnikov was shot four times by at least one assassin in a passing car as he stepped outside his office that evening in Moscow. Hypothesis: Vladislav Listyev was murdered in Moscow. Entailment:

False

Text: A powerful typhoon battered the northern and central Philippines with rains and winds Thursday, killing at least three people and cutting off roads. Authorities canceled flights and ferry service and shut down schools. Typhoon Xangsane, packing winds of 81 mph made landfall overnight in the Bicol central region and was forecast to pass through the capital Manila, the Philippine weather bureau said. Hypothesis: A typhoon batters the Philippines. Entailment:

True

Text: Mount Olympus towers up from the center of the earth. Hypothesis: Mount Olympus is in the center of the earth. Entailment:

True

Text: Philadelphia is considered the birthplace of the United States of America, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were written and signed in the city's Independence Hall. Hypothesis: The US Declaration of Independence is located in Philadelphia. Entailment:

False

Text: It's Only a Play is Terrence McNally's "Give My Regards to Broadway," a lightweight tribute to the theater as seen from the lofty but limited vantage point of Broadway artists who are consumed by New York's hit/flop mentality. Hypothesis: Broadway is in New York. Entailment:

True

Text: Note that SBB, CFF and FFS stand out for the main railway company, in German, French and Italian. Hypothesis: The French railway company is called SNCF. Entailment:

False

Text: Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. Hypothesis: In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. Entailment:

False

Text: The witness then spotted Rodriguez crouching behind a gate for protection. Hypothesis: The witness rescued Rodriguez. Entailment:

False

Text: A cataclysmic starquake is thought to have caused a flare of radiation that ripped past the Earth on December 27, battering instruments on satellites and lighting up our atmosphere. Hypothesis: The flash of radiation on December 27, lit up the Earth's atmosphere. Entailment:

True

Text: The trial began today for a Pennsylvania state trooper accused of killing his girlfriend's estranged husband. Kevin Foley, 43, is accused of cutting the throat of John Yelenic, a dentist who was in the final stages of finalizing a divorce from his wife, Michele. According to prosecutors, Foley "loathed Dr. Yelenic" so much that he asked another fellow trooper to help him commit the alleged murder, which occurred in Yelenic's Blairsville home. Hypothesis: Yelenic molested his adopted son. Entailment:

False

Text: Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Hypothesis: Blair is sympathetic to anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Entailment:

True

Text: Mrs. Bush's approval ratings have remained very high, above 80%, even as her husband's have recently dropped below 50%. Hypothesis: 80% approve of Mr. Bush. Entailment:

False

Text: Another factor in the rising cost of paper is the increased cost of wood pulp, from which paper is made Hypothesis: The cost of paper is rising. Entailment:

True

Text: Though the exact date is debated, dogs are thought to have been domesticated by humans approximately 12,000 years ago. Hypothesis: Humans existed 10,000 years ago. Entailment:

True

Text: Wilson has, after all, produced all three Offspring albums, including "Smash," the one that has astonished everybody by selling 1 million copies in four months, establishing the heretofore unknown group as the leader, with Green Day, of an unprecedented wave of commercial success for punk. Hypothesis: Smash is the title of the third album of the Offspring. Entailment:

False

Text: Moscow believes that the waters of the Sea of Azov should remain in common use, but Kiev insists on a clear division. Hypothesis: There is a territorial waters dispute. Entailment:

True

Text: Jerry Reinsdorf (born February 25 1936 in Brooklyn, New York) is the owner of Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. Recently, he helped the White Sox win the 2005 World Series and, in the process, collected his seventh championship ring overall (the first six were all with the Bulls in the 1990s), becoming the third owner in the history of North American sports to win a championship in two different sports. Hypothesis: Jerry Reinsdorf has won 7 championships. Entailment:

True

Text: Quebec woman and her mother accused of plotting to kill a four-year-old girl. Hypothesis: Quebec woman murdered a four-year-old girl. Entailment:

False

Text: As a result of these weaknesses, computer systems and the operations that rely on the systems were highly vulnerable to tampering, disruption, and misuse from both internal and external sources. Hypothesis: Non-authorized personnel illegally entered into computer networks. Entailment:

False

Text: Thus began the journey that led Hannam, a 29-year-old free-lance journalist, on an international quest to solve one of the greatest mysteries of Asia: What happened to Lin Piao, the Chinese Communist Party leader accused of a 1971 plot to overthrow Chairman Mao. Hypothesis: Lin Piao was the Chinese Communist Party leader. Entailment:

True

Text: A new study conducted by researchers from University of Otago's Christchurch School of Medicine has found that certain chemical compounds naturally found in cruciferous vegetables help kill cancer cells that are particularly resistant to chemotherapy. The study has been published in Cancer Research. The research team found that chemicals called isothiocyanates cause cancer cells to commit suicide. This includes cells with high levels of the protein Bcl-2, which makes them resistant to chemotherapy. Isothiocyanates are naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. These include kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, radish, and watercress, among others. Hypothesis: Broccoli contains isothiocyanates. Entailment:

True

Text: Swedish massage is used to help relax muscles, increase circulation, remove metabolic waste products, help the recipient obtain a feeling of connectedness, a better awareness of their body and the way they use and position it. Hypothesis: Swedish massage loosens tense muscles. Entailment:

True

Text: An auto analyst for Bombay's Angel Broking, Vaishali Jajoo, predicted that the Nano will add only three percent to Tata's revenues even if it can sell a quarter of a million such cars per annum. "That doesn't make a significant difference to the top line," Jajoo said. "And for the bottom line, it will take five to six years to break even." Environmentalists say that the car will exacerbate traffic problems already rife in India, and help increase pollution levels. Tata, however, stated that its vehicle is the least polluting car in the country. Hypothesis: Angel Broking is based in Bombay. Entailment:

True

Text: The investigation came about following the collapse of Barings Bank, when one of its traders based in Singapore, Nick Leeson, amassed losses of the order of 600-700 million without the bank being aware of it. Hypothesis: Nick Leeson was arrested for collapse of Barings Bank PLC. Entailment:

False

Text: Rotorua has banned criminals with five or more dishonesty convictions from entering the Central Business District (CBD). The criminals will be issued with trespass notices banning them from the main streets of Rotorua. Eleven out of twelve councillors, including the Rotorua mayor, supported the by-law along with support from the police. Kevin Winters, Mayor of Rotorua, said "The ban also had the support of local businesses, who wanted an end to the thefts, assaults, shoplifting and other street crime on Rotorua streets. Crime was an issue in the area. Five strikes and you're out." Hypothesis: The Central Business District (CBD) is part of Rotorua. Entailment:

True

Text: Tropical storm Koni dumped significant rains on the Philippines before becoming a minimal typhoon and eventually making landfall on the northern coast of Vietnam. Hypothesis: A tropical storm has caused significant property damage. Entailment:

False

Text: Cancer Research Campaign signed a deal with a US pharmaceuticals company to develop a pioneering cancer treatment. Hypothesis: Other changes involve joint Research and Development programs with other companies. Entailment:

False

Text: COLOMBO (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and 11 wounded when a suspected Tamil Tiger suicide bomber blew herself up inside a police station in the Sri Lankan capital on Wednesday, shattering more than two years of relative peace. Hypothesis: People were killed in Tamil suicide attacks. Entailment:

True

Text: It has been observed that in those countries of the world where capital punishment is still in operation, the crime rate, especially murder, is distinctively low in comparison to countries where capital punishment has been discarded. Hypothesis: Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. Entailment:

True

Text: Wal-Mart Stores has asked a US federal appeals court to review a judge's order approving class-action status for a sex-discrimination lawsuit. Hypothesis: The judge approves of sex-discrimination. Entailment:

False

Text: Romano Prodi will meet the US President George Bush in his capacity as president of the European commission. Hypothesis: Romani Prodi is the US President. Entailment:

False

Text: Thompson, a renegade journalist whose 'gonzo' style threw out any pretense at objectivity and established the hard-living writer as a counter-culture icon, fatally shot himself at his Colorado home on Sunday night, police said. Hypothesis: Thompson's 'gonzo' journalism throws objectivity out of the window. Entailment:

True

Text: Ahern, who was travelling to Tokyo for an EU-Japan summit yesterday, will consult with other EU leaders by telephone later this week in an effort to find an agreed candidate. Hypothesis: A summit between Europe and Japan is taking place in the Japanise capital. Entailment:

True

Text: General Miguel Maza Marquez, chief of the Colombian Administrative Department Of Security (DAS), today confirmed foreign participation in the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan, senator and Liberal party presidential candidate, on 18 August in Bogota. Hypothesis: General Miguel Maza Marquez took part in the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan. Entailment:

False

Text: Today's best estimate of giant panda numbers in the wild is about 1,100 individuals living in up to 32 separate populations mostly in China's Sichuan Province, but also in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. Hypothesis: There are 32 pandas in the wild in China. Entailment:

False

Text: There has been a lot of concern over the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Hypothesis: Bacteria is winning the war against antibiotics. Entailment:

False

Text: Compuware claims that Allan Tortorice and Jim Hildner were among several former employees who revealed trade secrets after they moved to IBM. Hypothesis: Trade secrets were stolen. Entailment:

False

Text: Coextensive with the metropolitan district of Jakarta Raya, it lies at the mouth of the Ciliwung ( Liwung River ) on the northwest coast of Java. Hypothesis: Jakarta lies at the mouth of the Ciliwung ( Liwung River ) on the northwest coast of the island of Java. Entailment:

True

Text: P. Prayong, who like Kevala belongs to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, chose India over other Buddhist majority nations as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. Hypothesis: P. Prayong is a member of Theravada. Entailment:

True

Text: The memo, written by Marc Allen Connelly (who was general counsel to the funeral services commission at the time) and sent to Dick McNeil (the Bush-appointed chairman of the funeral commission), stated that Connelly "received information" from Texas state officials that two of the funeral commissioners worked for SCI. Hypothesis: Marc Allen Connelly worked for SCI. Entailment:

False

Text: A U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday has declared unconstitutional California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793, the California "ultraviolent video games law" that sought to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. Federal judge Consuelo M. Callahan has ruled that the 2005 statewide ban, which has yet to be enforced, violates minors' rights under the US Constitution's First and 14th amendment because even the most graphic on-screen mayhem, video game content represents free speech that cannot be censored without proper justification. Hypothesis: California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793 are laws against ultraviolent video games. Entailment:

True

Text: A farmer who was in contact with cows suffering from BSE -- the so-called mad cow disease -- has died from what is regarded as the human form of the disease. Hypothesis: Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is another name for the "mad cow disease". Entailment:

True

Text: BEIRUT, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Industry Minister and Christian leader Pierre Gemayel was shot dead on a street in the suburb of Beirut on Tuesday, al-Jazeera TV channel quoted the Lebanese Interior Ministry as saying. Hypothesis: Pierre Gemayel was murdered on a street in the suburb of Beirut. Entailment:

True

Text: US President Barack Obama has been sketching out the future direction of his administration, in events to mark his first 100 days in office. Mr Obama addressed a town hall meeting in St Louis before holding a primetime news conference, broadcast live on most US TV networks. Traditionally, commentators have used the milestone to assess presidents' early successes and failures. Latest polls suggest Mr Obama continues to enjoy a high level of popularity. Hypothesis: Barack Obama has been President of the U.S. for 100 days. Entailment:

True

Text: Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Hypothesis: Blair is sorry for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Entailment:

True

Text: While Bush was in the air, the White House was evacuated, with many employees running away from the premises on orders from Secret Service agents. Hypothesis: The U.S. military evacuated U.S. citizens. Entailment:

False

Text: About half were along a 20-mile stretch of Santa Monica Bay from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Hypothesis: The coastline of Santa Monica Bay is 50 miles long. Entailment:

False

Text: The beleaguered Euro-Disney theme park outside Paris is doing so poorly it might have to close unless it gets help soon from its lenders, the chairman of Walt Disney Co. said in an interview published Friday. Hypothesis: Euro-Disney is a theme park outside Paris. Entailment:

True

Text: Four days of talks got underway with the US announcing the first significant overture to North Korea since George W Bush took office three years ago. Hypothesis: George W. Bush entered the US presidency 3 years ago. Entailment:

True

Text: The professoressa is a bit tired, an adviser to Rita Levi-Montalcini warned me as I prepared to interview Italy's Nobel prize-winning Life Senator on the eve of her 100th birthday. "Don't wear her out." I arrive to find the professoressa, as she is universally known, in the dress shop below her office in Rome, in an elegant black dress buttoned to the neck and a gold brooch of her own design, white hair immaculately coiffed, examining the rails of clothes with close and lively attention. Hypothesis: Rita Levi-Montalcini is a global expert on the brain. Entailment:

False

Text: Jean-Claude Trichet, the European Central Bank president, made it clear, on Wednesday, that he would oppose unwarranted political attempts to remove Antonio Fazio: the Bank of Italy governor, engulfed in controversy over his handling of bank takeover bids. Hypothesis: Antonio Fazio is subordinate to Jean-Claude Trichet. Entailment:

False

Text: He said that "there is evidence that Cristiani was involved in the murder of the six Jesuit priests" which occurred on 16 November in San Salvador. Hypothesis: Cristiani is accused of the assassination of six Jesuits. Entailment:

True

Text: Foreign Carmakers Gain in Russia. The likes of Daewoo, Ford, Renault, and more can't produce fast enough. Hypothesis: European cars sell in Russia. Entailment:

True

Text: The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. Hypothesis: An international convention banned trade in ivory. Entailment:

True

Text: The abode of the Greek gods was on the summit of Mount Olympus, in Thessaly. Hypothesis: Mount Olympus is in Thessaly. Entailment:

True

Text: Yachtsman Melvyn Percy became so fed up with the standard of service when preparing his boat for the 3000-mile Atlantic crossing that he decided to set up his own company on the Clyde to provide Scots sailors with professional advice and practical assistance. Minerva Rigging, based at Kip Marina just south of Gourock, now employs five full-time staff and is the Scottish agent for Kemp, one of Europe's leading yacht spar and mast manufacturers. Hypothesis: Melvyn Percy set up Minerva Rigging at Kip Marina. Entailment:

True

Text: The number of Danes opposed to swapping the krone for the euro has increased slightly to 35.3 percent, up from 34.6 percent in April, according to a poll published on Thursday by Danske Bank. Hypothesis: The introduction of the euro has been opposed. Entailment:

True

Text: PERSPECTIVE ON BOSNIA; A BALKANS PEACE THAT CANNOT LAST Hypothesis: Bosnia is located in the former Yugoslavia. Entailment:

False

Text: Texas Data Recovery is also successful at retrieving lost data from notebooks and laptops, regardless of age, make or model. Hypothesis: In the event of a disaster you could use Texas Data Recovery and you will have the capability to restore lost data. Entailment:

True

Text: Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. Hypothesis: 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. Entailment:

False

Text: To mark the 20th anniversary of John Lennon's death tomorrow (December 8), his widow, Yoko Ono, has erected billboards supporting gun control in three major U.S. cities. Hypothesis: Yoko Ono is John Lennon's widow. Entailment:

True

Text: The court in Angers handed down sentences ranging from four months suspended to 28 years for, among others, Philppe V., the key accused. The court found that he, along with his son Franck V. and Franck's former spouse, Patricia M., was one the instigators of a sex ring that abused 45 children, mostly in the couple's flat. The abuses of children aged between six months and 12 years took place in a poor and deprived area of the western french town of Angers. Many of the defendants were poor and lived on benefits and some were mentally impaired. About 20 of them admitted to the charges, while others claimed to have never heard of a sex ring. Hypothesis: Franck V. comes from Angers. Entailment:

False

Text: The mistaken spelling, Miller explained, was made in a section of her notes unrelated to the interviews with Libby. Other notes documented 3 interviews with Libby, conducted in the year 2003, that in her NYT column she wrote: June 23) ... Mr. Libby raised the subject of Mr. Wilson's wife for the first time. I wrote in my notes, inside parentheses, "Wife works in bureau?" I told Mr. Fitzgerald that I believed this was the first time I had been told that Mr. Wilson's wife might work for the C.I.A. Hypothesis: Judith Miller works for the New York Times. Entailment:

True

Text: Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Hypothesis: Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. Entailment:

False

Text: Capital punishment acts as a deterrent. Hypothesis: Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. Entailment:

True

Text: Despite Bjork making her first live performance in two years, the crowd of 10,000 people was only half of what the hall in the Tokyo suburb of Makuhari could hold. Hypothesis: 10,000 people live in Tokyo. Entailment:

False

Text: A condition called "social anxiety disorder" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill. Hypothesis: Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. Entailment:

False