sentence1: Schroeder cancelled his Italian holiday after Stefani refused to apologise for the slurs, which came after Berlusconi compared a German politician to a Nazi concentration camp guard.

sentence2: Stefani's remarks further stoked tension after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi last week compared a German member of the European Parliament to a Nazi concentration camp guard.


split: train

genre: main-news

dataset: MSRpar

sentence1: Dell's OpenManage software includes Dell Update Packages with SMS to help automate the management of server hardware, applications and operating systems patches with a single tool.

sentence2: The update packages help "automate the management of server hardware, applications and operating systems patches using one tool," which is unpleasantly vague.


sentence1: He'll be swept over any minute or just die of the cold, Moriarty thought.

sentence2: From the top of the embankment, Moriarty thought, "He'll be swept over any minute or just die of the cold."


sentence1: LURD's Ja'neh also called for an interim government and the deployment of a U.S.-led Western peacekeeping force.

sentence2: The rebels are also calling for the deployment of a U.S.-led peacekeeping force.


sentence1: KEDO Spokesman, Roland Tricot said: "The executive board decided to refer this question to capitals.

sentence2: "The executive board decided to refer this to the capitals," the Korean Energy Development Organization said.


sentence1: Benchmark Treasury 10-year notes gained 17/32, yielding 4.015 percent.

sentence2: The benchmark 10-year note was recently down 17/32, to yield 4.067 percent.


sentence1: Prosecutors did an about-face in May and asked that the autopsy reports be unsealed after portions of Conner Peterson's autopsy report favorable to the defense were leaked to the media.

sentence2: They asked that the autopsy reports be unsealed after portions of the autopsy report on Peterson's unborn son that were favorable to the defense were leaked to the media.


sentence1: Volume was moderate at 827.68 million shares, up from 798.95 million at the same point Tuesday.

sentence2: Volume came to 439.66 million shares, below 450.39 million at the same point Wednesday.


sentence1: Penn Traffic's stock closed at 36 cents per share on Wednesday on Nasdaq, up two cents.

sentence2: Penn Traffic stock closed Wednesday at 36 cents, up 2 cents, or 6.2 percent, from Tuesday's close.


sentence1: Hotly contested legislation that would change the state's takeover law and help a Michigan-based development company fend off a takeover cleared the state Senate on Thursday.

sentence2: Legislation that would change state takeover law and help Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. fend off a $1-billion takeover won committee approval Tuesday.


sentence1: However, other unions including the powerful CGT remained opposed to the reform and demanded the government begin fresh negotiations with them.

sentence2: The powerful CGT and other unions remained opposed to the plans, however, and demanded the government renegotiate the reform with them.


sentence1: The family owns Cheetahs strip clubs here and in Las Vegas.

sentence2: The searches were conducted simultaneously with raids on strip clubs in San Diego and Las Vegas.


sentence1: The new bill would have Medicare cover 95 percent of drug costs over $5,100.

sentence2: Above that, seniors would be responsible for 100 percent of drug costs until the out-of-pocket total reaches $3,600.


sentence1: Several thousand 3rd Infantry troops, including the 3rd Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Benning in Columbus, began returning last week.

sentence2: A few thousand troops, most from the division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Benning in Columbus, began returning last week, with flights continuing through Friday.


sentence1: Prairie dogs sold as exotic pets are believed to have been infected in an Illinois pet shop by a Gambian giant rat imported from Africa.

sentence2: Prairie dogs are believed to have become infected in a pet shop through a Gambian rat imported from Africa.


sentence1: The defense cannot appeal Roush's ruling until after the trial.

sentence2: Defense lawyers cannot appeal the ruling until after trial, in the appellate courts.


sentence1: The committee was appointed by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld under orders from Congress.

sentence2: The public hearing is the second for the panel created by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld under pressure from Congress.


sentence1: Former Indiana Rep. Frank McCloskey, 64, died Sunday in Bloomington after a battle with bladder cancer.

sentence2: McCloskey died Sunday afternoon in his home after a year-long battle with bladder cancer.


sentence1: Hospitals and the Red Cross appealed to blood donors yesterday.

sentence2: The Connecticut Hospital Association joined the Red Cross Monday in calling for more blood donors.


dataset: deft-news

sentence1: mexico wishes to guarantee citizens' safety.

sentence2: mexico wishes to avoid more violence.


sentence1: spain currently holds the rotating presidency of the osce.

sentence2: spain currently holds the osce's presidency.


sentence1: the treaty was first signed in 1990.

sentence2: the cfe treaty was signed in 1990.


sentence1: gorgich and pashtoon were executed in prison.

sentence2: gorgich and pashtoon were executed for trafficking heroin in sistan-baluchestan province.


sentence1: safe bourada was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

sentence2: djamel badaoui was sentenced to five years.


sentence1: santos stated the radioactive material was the primary basis for generating crude weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.

sentence2: uranium is a radioactive material which is the primary basis for generating dirty weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.


sentence1: fulvio berghella stated that the digital worm named sq hell was particularly virulent and replicated itself at the rate of 8000 times an hour.

sentence2: fulvio berghella stated that the digital worm named sq hell has a very high capacity to replicate itself and the digital worm named sq hell is slowing down the poste italiane computer network and making some computers inoperable.


sentence1: ingo kober stated there is larger interest in intellectual property rights now than 20 or 30 years ago.

sentence2: ingo kober stated that some nations had stronger intellectual property rights than others.


sentence1: investigators claim the british company was a cia cover.

sentence2: russian investigators stated that the british company was a cia cover.


sentence1: russia and nato member countries will hold meetings this fall on the conventional forces in europe treaty (cfe).

sentence2: russian parliament voted unanimously to suspend russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe (cfe) treaty.


sentence1: the united states government and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended treaty until officials in moscow withdraw troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.

sentence2: the united states and other nato members have refused ratify the amended treaty until russia completely withdraws from moldova and georgia.


sentence1: russia would not immediately increase military strength along russian borders.

sentence2: russia would not hesitate to increase military strength along russian borders if the need arises.


sentence1: the center will be operational in august 2008.

sentence2: the center will formally open in 2009.


sentence1: brazilian police surrounding slums north of rio de janeiro to rid them of violent drug traffickers.

sentence2: the police officers surrounded the slums north of rio de janeiro to rid them of violent drug traffickers and seize weapons and drugs.


sentence2: the second proposal was that regional and international non-proliferation issues should be addressed through dialogue and negotiations.


sentence1: bombing occurred in afghanistan as attacks by anti-government insurgents increase in recent days.

sentence2: a bombing occurred in afghanistan but police have not yet stated who is responsible.


sentence1: georgian government websites are under intense cyber attack following russian military strikes against georgia late last week.

sentence2: the cyber attacks follow russian military strikes launched against georgia late last week.


sentence1: switzerland's trade and diplomatic relations with iran have been criticized in recent months after foreign minister micheline calmy-rey traveled to tehran in march 2008 to sign a deal with iran's state gas firm.

sentence2: switzerland's trade and diplomatic relations with the islamic republic have been criticized in recent months after foreign minister micheline calmy-rey traveled to tehran in march 2008 to sign a gas deal.


sentence1: the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.

sentence2: the conventional forces in europe treaty was signed by russian and nato members in 1990.


sentence1: the african union has proposed a peacekeeping mission to help somalia's struggling transitional government stabilize somalia.

sentence2: the african union has proposed a peacekeeping mission to aid the struggling transitional government in stabilizing somalia, particularly after the withdrawal of ethiopian forces.


sentence1: reports state that the syrian government was concealing a nuclear facility at the attacked site.

sentence2: u.n. experts have begun analyzing reports that state the syrian government was concealing a nuclear facility at the attacked site.


sentence1: the drug is also known as ice or shabu.

sentence2: methamphetamine is also known as ice.


sentence1: national, regional and international efforts to end the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.

sentence2: the global community must cooperate to end illicit trade of small arms and light weapons.


sentence1: religious extremism continues in pakistan despite the banning of militant groups.

sentence2: religious extremism continues in pakistan despite the banning of militant groups by the pakistani government.


sentence1: russian officials have called for a conference on the conventional forces in europe treaty to discuss ratification of the amended treaty.

sentence2: antonov spoke the day before a conference on the conventional forces in europe treaty.


sentence1: russian president putin signs decree suspending russia's application of european arms control treaty.

sentence2: president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.


sentence1: myanmar was formerly known as burma.

sentence2: myanmar was formerly called burma.


sentence1: alto huallaga is located northeast of the capital lima.

sentence2: puerto cabezas is located 557 km northeast of managua, nicaragua.


sentence1: nato regrets russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe.

sentence2: russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe is a step in the wrong direction.


sentence1: human rights violations in myanmar include summary executions, torture and the recruitment of child soldiers.

sentence2: these human rights violations include summary executions, torture and the recruitment of child


sentence1: general nikolai n. urakov stated by telephone that the state scientific center of applied microbiology has quite reliable systems of protection in case of emergency.

sentence2: general nikolai n. urakov is the longtime director of the the state scientific center of applied microbiology.


sentence1: alstom is in competition with japanese and german countries for the contract.

sentence2: alstom is competing against japanese company shinkansen and german company ice for the contract.


sentence1: the legislation is the most recent effort by japan to ascribe more freedom to its tightly controlled military and would overturn a ban on the military use of space.

sentence2: the legislation is the most recent effort by japan to ascribe more freedom to the tightly controlled military technically known as a self-defense force.


sentence1: south korea launches new bullet train reaching 300 kph.

sentence2: south korea has had a bullet train system since the 1980s.


sentence1: russia is a member of the quartet on the middle east.

sentence2: russia is a member of the nsg.


sentence1: anatoly sokolov announced-- soviet-built a-135 missile defense system around moscow is obsolete and inefficient.


sentence1: the deal has been in process for several years.

sentence2: the iaea has been investigating iran's nuclear activities for 4 years.


sentence1: adherence to non-proliferation obligations will enhance mutual trust and foster international cooperation in nuclear energy.

sentence2: zhang yan stated that all countries should abide by non-proliferation obligations in order to enhance mutual trust and create a sound environment for international cooperation in nuclear energy.


sentence1: french energy and transport company alstom may sign a contract to build a high-speed rail link between beijing and shanghai.


sentence1: no other drug has become as integral in decades.

sentence2: the drug has been around in other forms for years.


sentence1: the international atomic energy agency reached an agreement with iranian officials that stated there were no remaining issues and ambiguities regarding iran's nuclear program and activities.

sentence2: the accord said that there were no remaining issues and ambiguities regarding iran's nuclear program and activities.


sentence1: beijing police apprehend more than 20 people including 8 foreigners in suspicion of using and trafficking drugs in 2 pubs in a popular downtown area.

sentence2: beijing police apprehended more than 20 people in suspicion of using and trafficking drugs in 2 downtown bars.


sentence1: russia ratified the updated treaty in 2004 but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so arguing that moscow must first fulfill obligations to withdraw forces from georgia and from moldova's separatist region of trans-dniester.

sentence2: russia has ratified the amended version but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so until the russian government withdraws troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.


sentence1: there is conflicting opinion as to the extent of damage suffered by the insurgency.

sentence2: violence continues despite conflicting opinion on the extent of damage suffered by the rebel groups.


sentence1: helmand province is the world's largest opium-producing region.

sentence2: helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium.


sentence1: police stated tsai wen-huang would be extradited to taiwan.

sentence2: police stated that-- chung has been on the run.


sentence1: 2 of the individuals arrested were released.

sentence2: 2 of the zambians arrested are juveniles.


sentence1: mexican president felipe calderon has sent 2800 special agents and soldiers to sinaloa due to the high degree of organized crime and drug trafficking.

sentence2: mexican president felipe calderon has sent 2800 special agents and soldiers to sinaloa to fight drug trafficking.


sentence1: berlin will host top-level meetings in october to save key european arms control treaty conventional forces in europe (cfe).

sentence2: russia suspended its participation in a key european arms control treaty that governs deployment of troops in europe.


sentence1: the osce meeting lasted two days.

sentence2: the osce meeting was held in madrid.


sentence1: the cfe treaty was signed in 1990.

sentence2: the cfe treaty was established in 1990.


sentence1: iran insists that the program is aimed solely at peaceful pursuits such as the generation of

sentence2: iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes


sentence1: china is an important force for safeguarding world peace.

sentence2: china is an important force for promoting world development.


sentence1: north korea denies involvement in any nuclear program in syria.

sentence2: north korea denies involvement in any syrian nuclear project.


sentence1: a spokesman for stockwell day was not immediately available for

sentence2: chinese authorities were not immediately available for comment.


sentence1: kim myong-chol warned that if there was an interdiction of north korean vessels the north korean government would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington.

sentence2: kim myong-chol stated that north korea would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington dc.


sentence1: iran is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.

sentence2: the islamic republic is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.


sentence1: john duncan is great britain's ambassador for multilateral arms control and disarmament.

sentence2: at un assembly chinese government urges increased efforts toward global arms control and disarmament.


sentence1: the treaty was amended in 1999 after the collapse of the soviet union.

sentence2: the treaty was amended in 1999 to reflect changes since the soviet breakup.


sentence1: kashmir is divided between india and pakistan.

sentence2: kashmir is claimed by both india and pakistan.


sentence1: south korea and israel oppose proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and an arms race.

sentence2: china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.


sentence1: kadhafi warns that us and britain's failure to compensate libya for nuclear disarmament will deter iran and north korea from disarming.

sentence2: western countries' failure to sufficiently compensate libya will deter iran and north korea from disarming.


sentence1: russia ratified the amended treaty.

sentence2: russia ratified the updated treaty in 2004.


sentence1: a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare and will be prepared to assist nato members with response to any future cyber attacks.

sentence2: a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare.


sentence1: jamaat-i-islami's youth wing staged a separate demonstration in kashmir.

sentence2: jamaat-i-islami's youth wing's demonstration was against a us attack on iraq.


sentence1: china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons.

sentence2: china has always opposed the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.


sentence1: a breakdown of order in china will lead to significant global turmoil.

sentence2: a breakdown of order in china will be worse than in afghanistan or yugoslavia.


sentence1: north korea has claimed nuclear ambitions and currently north korea is reported to have missiles aimed at japan.

sentence2: north korea has boasted of nuclear ambitions and north korea is now reported to have missiles trained on


sentence1: abuja is the capital of

sentence2: tskhinvali is the capital of georgia.


sentence1: the united states government has accused the iranian government of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear program.

sentence2: the us and allies have accused iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear program.


sentence1: tirana is the capital of

sentence2: abuja is the capital of


sentence1: in an armed clash iranian police kill 4 alleged drug traffickers, arrest 2, and seize nearly 5 metric tons of opium and morphine.

sentence2: during armed clashes in southeastern iran police seized nearly 5 metric tons (5.5 tons) of opium and morphine.


sentence1: iran's nuclear projects are for peaceful purposes.

sentence2: iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes


sentence1: china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.

sentence2: china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons.


sentence1: china is north korea's closest ally.

sentence2: north korea is a reclusive state.


sentence1: libyan foreign minister abdel rahman shalgam visited london during the first visit by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.

sentence2: shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.


sentence1: goff stated that this presents a major threat to global security.

sentence2: it presents a major threat to global security.


sentence1: cambodia and vietnam finalized an agreement to stop asian and european drug traffickers.

sentence2: syrian and russian officials signed an agreement of cooperation in combating drug trafficking.


sentence1: activists have stated that russia is imprisoning people without evidence of illegal activity.

sentence2: russia imprisons people without evidence of illegal activity.


sentence1: restraining extremist groups is becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed.

sentence2: bruguiere stated-- restraining extremist groups particularly across europe was becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed.


sentence1: zabol is a town in southeastern iran.

sentence2: khoramabad is a city in western iran.


sentence1: detainees to be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnapping and the funding of terrorism and include members of the military and police.

sentence2: iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism.


sentence1: existing rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months.

sentence2: experts stated that the rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months.


sentence1: the international atomic energy agency may have been tricked because it was eager for a deal.

sentence2: the international atomic energy agency plan draws out negotiations for many months.


sentence1: myanmar government has stated myanmar will become opium-free by 2014.

sentence2: myanmar government stated myanmar is on track to be drug-free by 2014.


sentence1: jewish-american group the anti-defamation league (adl) published full-page advertisements in swiss and international papers in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal.

sentence2: the anti-defamation league took out full-page advertisments in swiss and international newspapers earlier in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal.


sentence1: france provides the rockets, guns and engines.

sentence2: britain provides fuel tanks and gearboxes.


sentence1: capital offenses in saudi arabia include rape, murder, apostasy, armed robbery and drug trafficking.

sentence2: capital offences in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery.


sentence1: bae systems is the uk's largest defense company.

sentence2: bae systems is the uk's largest military


sentence1: lavrov has told us secretary of state condoleezza rice that russia remains open to dialogue.

sentence2: u.s. secretary of state condoleezza rice demanded russia withdraw its forces.


sentence1: additional individuals and entities are subject to an assets freeze.

sentence2: the resolution includes a broadened list of individuals and entities subject to an assets freeze.


sentence1: withdrawal from the treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders.

sentence2: withdrawal from the conventional forces in europe treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders.


sentence1: fan stated the commission is primarily concerned with the term of future investment in taiwan.

sentence2: fan stated the commission will ensure the commitments are upheld once the investments are under way.


sentence1: government spokesman maseko stated that if administrative papers are in order the government of south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons from being transported through its territory to a neighboring landlocked country.

sentence2: spokesman themba maseko stated as long as administrative papers are in order south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons being transported through south african territory to zimbabwe.


sentence1: president dmitry medvedev's statement was posted on the kremlin website and carried in full by state news agencies.

sentence2: the statement was posted on the kremlin web site and carried by state news agencies.


sentence1: turkmenistan borders afghanistan.

sentence2: sistan-baluchestan borders afghanistan and pakistan.


sentence1: the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society.

sentence2: the number of executions increased dramatically in 2007 amid a campaign which iranian authorities state is aimed at improving security in society.


sentence1: syria denies having an undeclared nuclear program.

sentence2: syria denies the existence of an undeclared nuclear program.


sentence1: amnesty international is a rights group based in london.

sentence2: the international institute for strategic studies is located in london.


sentence1: the number 254 was tabulated with an afp count compiled from press and witness reports.

sentence2: the number of executions in iran in 2007 was calculated by an afp count compiled from press reports.


sentence1: the iranian government stated-- the iranian nuclear program remains peaceful.

sentence2: the iranian government says the nuclear program is peaceful.


sentence1: shingarev said it is very difficult to make a nuclear weapon from the plutonium in this fuel.

sentence2: donohue said it is very difficult to manipulate radioactive isotopes without leaving a trail.


sentence1: paris is the capital of france.

sentence2: lima is the capital of


sentence1: an indian government official spoke on condition of anonymity.

sentence2: the official spoke on condition of anonymity.


sentence1: russia had threatened several times to withdraw from the cfe when it was at odds with the united states over u.s. plans to install a missile defense shield in eastern

sentence2: russia has repeatedly threatened withdrawal from the cfe in opposition to plans for the extension of the us missile defense shield to eastern europe.


sentence1: the plan for tunisia is the creation of electronic databases to facilitate tax collection.

sentence2: the plan for nigeria and mozambique is the creation an electronic database for real estate.


sentence1: china has been praised by the international community for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.

sentence2: china has been praised especially by the asia-pacific states for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.


sentence1: the russian foreign ministry stated that russia has not suspended dialogue.

sentence2: russian officials stated that russia will not reconsider the suspension.


sentence1: arms smugglers and drug cartels must be eliminated from southeast asia.

sentence2: arms smugglers and drug cartels abet terrorists.


sentence1: the new law attempts to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to help innovation in japans's space industry.

sentence2: the purpose of the new law is to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to encourage innovation in japans's space industry.


sentence1: zhang stated-- china opposes restricting the peaceful use of nuclear energy by non-nuclear-weapon states on the basis of non-proliferation because the peaceful use of nuclear energy is a crucial objective of the npt.

sentence2: zhang yan stated that china opposes using non-proliferation as a pretext for restricting and depriving non-nuclear-weapon states of the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy.


sentence1: non-proliferation expert at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that the iaea report -- had an unusually strong tenor.

sentence2: senior fellow at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that-- the international atomic energy agency plan is superficial.


sentence1: the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe.

sentence2: the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.


sentence1: estonian officials stated that some of the cyber attacks that caused estonian government websites to shut down temporarily came from computers in the administration of russia including in the office of president vladimir putin.

sentence2: officials in estonia including prime minister andrus ansip have claimed that some of the cyber attacks came from russian government computers including computers in the office of russian president vladimir putin.


sentence1: britain has struck an agreement to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (about 13.9 billion us dollars).

sentence2: the uk agreed to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (approximately 13.9 billion us dollars) to the uk defense company bae systems.


sentence1: opium is the raw ingredient for heroin.

sentence2: the poppies yielded the raw ingredient for heroin.


sentence1: wi sung-lac refused to give any details about the north korean nuclear reactor project.

sentence2: south korea has so far taken a cautious stance on the issue of the north korean nuclear reactor project.


sentence1: the agreement aimed to establish a wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.

sentence2: in a statement the british ministry of defense stated-- the agreement aims to establish wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.


sentence1: many of those executed in iran are hanged in public.

sentence2: many of the people executed are hanged in public.


sentence1: the united states and the allies of the united states believe iran is pursuing nuclear arms.

sentence2: the united states and some european nations believe that iran's nuclear projects are for the purpose of making nuclear weapons.


sentence1: the cfe is very important for european security.

sentence2: the cfe is a cornerstone of european security.


sentence1: indian troops already fighting rebels in kashmir are now engaged in a massive campaign to destroy poppy crops in the region.

sentence2: indian troops already fighting rebels are now also engaged in a massive operation to destroy poppy crops in kashmir.


sentence1: the matter is delicate.

sentence2: the iaea report is restricted.


sentence1: last week russia announced that it will suspend participation in the cfe.

sentence2: nato regrets russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe.


sentence1: the u.s., other western nations and nato condemned the violence.

sentence2: the u.s., other western nations and nato demanded a cease-fire.


sentence1: indian nationals constitute the largest number of foreign inmates in nepal prisons.

sentence2: drug traffickers from foreign countries constitute the largest percentage of foreign inmates in nepal.


sentence1: the judicial order accused raghad of funding terrorism.

sentence2: the court accused raghad saddam hussein of funding terrorism.


sentence1: myanmar's military rulers burned approximately 250 million dollars worth of illegal drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

sentence2: myanmar's military rulers incinerated the drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.


sentence1: iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.

sentence2: the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society.


sentence1: india accuses islamabad of funding and training guerrillas.

sentence2: india accuses pakistan of funding and training the cross-border guerrillas.


sentence1: the ensuing battle and airstrikes killed at least 10 militants.

sentence2: an ensuing battle killed at least 10 militants.


sentence1: the panamanian foreign ministry communique stated that the task force will facilitate the technological transfer and promote the biofuel production and consumption.

sentence2: the panamanian foreign ministry communique stated that panama and brazil signed 3 juridical-issue treaties that included an extradition


sentence1: vietnam has among the world's harshest drug laws.

sentence2: vietnam's drug laws are among the world's strictest laws.


sentence1: the indian government has prohibited direct or indirect export and import of all items, materials, goods and technology that could contribute to iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities.

sentence2: india has prohibited direct or indirect export and import of all items, materials, goods and technology that could contribute to iran's nuclear weapons delivery systems.


sentence1: the vietnam news agency reported that the ministry of public security stated that foreigners involved in drug trafficking cases in vietnam came mostly from laos, cambodia, australia, china, the united states and taiwan.

sentence2: the vietnam news agency reported that the ministry of public security stated that police admitted that drug trafficking into vietnam is increasing but actions to prevent and stop the drug trafficking along the borders remained limited.


sentence1: saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated-- the eu embargo prohibits direct or indirect supply of military equipment for use in myanmar.

sentence2: saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated that -- the eu embargo explicitly states that no military equipment should be supplied either directly or indirectly for use in myanmar.


sentence1: the united states and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended treaty.

sentence2: the united states and other nato members have refused to do ratify the updates cfe.


sentence1: the cfe limits the use of armed forces and heavy weaponry and prescribes measures aimed at confidence-building, transparency and cooperation between member states.

sentence2: the treaty limits deployments of tanks and troops in nato and former easter european warsaw pact countries and establishes confidence-building, transparency and cooperation measures between member


sentence1: bulgaria is located on the southeastern part of the balkan peninsula.

sentence2: drug-trafficking activity is rampant in the southeastern part of the balkan peninsula.


sentence1: elbaradei stated that this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation and not on possession of nuclear weapons.

sentence2: this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation rather than on the possession of nuclear arms.


sentence1: the iranian government has dismissed the allegations in the intelligence presented to the international atomic energy agency board as baseless and the intelligence used to support the allegations as fake.

sentence2: the international atomic energy agency insists that the iranian government's simple denials of the intelligence presented to the international atomic energy agency board are not good enough to allay western countries suspicions.


sentence1: the cfe treaty was established in 1990.

sentence2: the treat was originally signed in 1990.


sentence1: the conventional forces in europe treaty is considered a key arms control treaty.

sentence2: the conventional forces in europe treaty was a key soviet-era arms control treaty.


sentence1: nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution that toppled the dictatorship of anastasio somoza but imposed a cuban-style leftist regime.

sentence2: nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution.


sentence1: 13 kurds from turkey were arrested near paris on suspicion of money-laundering for the kurdistan workers' party (pkk).

sentence2: 10 kurds are under investigation in france on suspicion of money-laundering for a terrorist organization known as kurdistan workers' party (pkk).


sentence1: the meetings lasted 2 days.

sentence2: the osce meeting lasted two days.


sentence1: the villagers are inadvertently involving themselves in drug trafficking.

sentence2: 105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking.


sentence1: the russian government strongly opposes u.s. plans to install antimissile defenses in europe and dismisses u.s. assertions that the interceptors are needed to defend against threats from iran.

sentence2: after talks at nato headquarters baluyevsky repeated russia's opposition to u.s. plans to install antimissile defenses in europe and dismissed u.s. assertions that the interceptors were needed to defend against potential threats from iran.


sentence1: hong kong universities collaborate with universities, businesses and government sectors of mainland china to coordinate training programs and research centers to promote high-tech research, commercialization, and technology transfer.

sentence2: hong kong universities have collaborated with tertiary education, business and government sectors of mainland china to direct training programs and research centers to promote research commercialization and technology transfer.


sentence1: the chinese government gave active cooperation and assistance to the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons inspections.

sentence2: the ecuadorian foreign ministry said in a statement that delegates from the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (opaq) will also take part in the meeting.


sentence1: the mexican government has adopted a series of measures against drug trafficking and organized crime within mexico since 2006.

sentence2: since 2006 mexico has adopted a series of measures against drug trafficking and organized crimes.


sentence1: the statement did not specify the quantity of warheads the missile is capable of carrying.

sentence2: the statement did not specify how many warheads the missile can carry.


sentence1: it is a serious threat to international security.

sentence2: it presents a major threat to global security.


sentence1: nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution.

sentence2: nicaragua has not reconciled how to approach the anniversary of the sandinista revolution.


sentence1: russian president vladimir putin states that the decision to cease implementation of the conventional forces in europe treaty is a response to u.s. plans to establish missile defense sites in eastern europe and to nato's failure to ratify an amended version of the treaty.

sentence2: russian president vladimir putin states that the decision is a response to u.s. plans to establish missile defense sites in eastern europe and to nato's failure to ratify an amended version of the treaty.


sentence1: dutch national research institute tno carried out chemical weapons experiments for the dutch defense ministry during the 1950s.

sentence2: a hp/detijd journalist learned about tno's chemical weapons experiments from the defense ministry's archives.


sentence1: a report issued by security software vendor mcafee inc., said government-affiliated hackers in china are at the forefront of a brewing cyber cold war.

sentence2: government-affiliated hackers in china are at the forefront of a burgeoning cyber cold war.


sentence1: the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe and was first signed in 1990.

sentence2: the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe.


sentence1: many of the attacks originated abroad.

sentence2: estonian officials stated that the attacks originated in russia.


sentence1: police arrested 2 honduran drug trafficking suspects.

sentence2: bulgarian police arrest head of drug trafficking group.


sentence1: if japan rises to the occasion japan will never be beaten even in terms of military power.

sentence2: ozawa said that if japan rises to the occasion then japan will never be beaten even in terms of military power.


sentence1: egypt and jordan have signed the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and have long called for a middle east free of weapons of mass destruction.

sentence2: syria has signed the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and has allowed agency experts to inspect its only known nuclear facility.


sentence1: russia already participates in the european space agency's

sentence2: france is a leader in the european space agency.


sentence1: myanmar is a military state.

sentence2: myanmar has a military junta.


sentence1: it did not say if the men had been hanged in prison.

sentence2: dozens of such criminals have been hanged in public.


sentence1: amnesty international's report was compiled by european and international non-governmental organizations such as saferworld, which opposes armed violence.

sentence2: the amnesty international report was compiled by european and international non-governmental forums.


sentence1: an institute for public policy research report said there are 27 weak states that pose a threat to britain's national security as the states could provide bases for terrorists.

sentence2: the report said there are 27 weak states that pose a threat to britain's national security as the states could provide bases for terrorists.


sentence1: the iranian government denied the accusation and insists the nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.

sentence2: iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes


sentence1: the proliferation security initiative calls for stopping and searching ships suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction.

sentence2: members of the proliferation security initiative are considering ways of intercepting ships or aircraft suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction.


sentence1: the international community should modernize and seek a fair, reasonable and effective way to enhance the nuclear non-proliferation regime through extensive consultations.

sentence2: the third proposal was that countries should advance with the times and seek a fair, reasonable and effective way to enhance the nuclear non-proliferation regime through broad consultation.


sentence1: amnesty international has published a report stating that an indian project to sell attack helicopters to myanmar threatens a european union arms embargo against myanmar.

sentence2: the amnesty international report was titled indian helicopters for myanmar: making a mockery of the eu arms embargo?


sentence1: naeem m. smuggled 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of heroin.

sentence2: the defendants smuggled more than 11 kilograms (24 pounds) of heroin.


sentence1: 29 people were convicted by the quang ninh people's court of participating in a drug ring that trafficked heroin from vietnam to china.

sentence2: court official tran dao stated the 12 people were among 29 people convicted by the quang ninh people's court of participating in a drug ring that trafficked heroin from vietnam to china.


sentence1: the lawyer of michael karras named s.s. dhillon could not be reached for comment.

sentence2: durban port authorities and police explosives inspectors could not be reached for comment.


sentence1: the countries oppose the weaponization of space and an arms race in space.

sentence2: china stressed that opposition of weaponization and an arms race in outer space.


sentence1: france, belgium, germany, sweden, italy and britain provide parts and technology for the advanced light helicopter (alh).

sentence2: france, belgium, germany, sweden, italy and britain provide parts and technology for the advanced light helicopter that india plans to sell to myanmar.


sentence1: illegal arms trafficking increases in kenya due to easy availability and neighboring conflicts.

sentence2: illegal arms trafficking has increased in kenya and raised concern about security.


sentence1: n.r. mohanty stated that an agreement had been signed between the defense research and development organisation, hindustan aeronautics limited and the indian air force to upgrade india's ageing fleet of mig-27 m aircraft.

sentence2: mohanty stated that the upgrade will be done soon as it has almost been finalised by the defense research and development organisation, hindustan aeronautics limited and the indian air force.


sentence1: elbaradei states that a middle east peace deal can only be reached in parallel with a security agreement based on eradicating all weapons of mass destruction from the region.

sentence2: elbaradei was quoted as saying that a peace deal between israel and its arab neighbors must be reached in parallel with a security agreement based on eradicating all weapons of mass destruction from the region.


sentence1: drug traffickers face the death penalty under tajik law.

sentence2: afghan drug trafficker was caught in tajikistan.


sentence1: international atomic energy association is the united nations watchdog.

sentence2: the international atomic energy agency is the u.n.'s nuclear watchdog.


sentence1: wen states that the main purpose of the germany visit is to advance trade, economic and technological exchanges.

sentence2: wen stated that the purpose of his visit to germany is to advance trade, economic and technological exchanges.


sentence1: united states officials do not know how far north korea's nuclear weapons program has progressed.

sentence2: hill is the head american negotiator on north korea's nuclear weapons program.


sentence1: 7 police officers were killed and 4 officers were wounded.

sentence2: during the clash 7 seven police officers were killed and 4 seriously wounded.


sentence1: defense chiefs from estonia, latvia, lithuania, germany, italy, spain and slovakia will sign the agreement to provide staff and funding for the center.

sentence2: defense chiefs from estonia, latvia, lithuania, germany, italy, spain and slovakia signed the agreement.


sentence1: the bill proposing the new law allowing the use of space programs for defense was already approved by the lower house of japan's government last week.

sentence2: the bill for the new law was already approved by the japanese government's lower house last week.


sentence1: van der merwe sentenced geiges to a total of 13 years imprisonment.

sentence2: van der merwe suspended geiges' sentence to 5 years imprisonment.


sentence1: zahedan is a city in southeastern

sentence2: bam is a city in southeastern


sentence1: president putin stated that russia would take countermeasures.

sentence2: putin warned that russia would take retaliatory actions.


sentence1: china has so far balked against united states pressure on china to stop and search north korean ships.

sentence2: china has stated that the united states pressure on china to stop and search north korean ships could trigger military clashes.


sentence1: brazil's strategic affairs minister roberto mangabeira unger stated brazil's new national defense plan calls for establishing partnerships with countries including russia and france to build a state-of-the-art weapons industry.


sentence1: the accused will be charged with international drug trafficking.

sentence2: some of the accused will also be charged with money laundering, tax evasion and corruption.


sentence1: variants of the advanced light helicopter (alh) contain rocket launchers from belgium; rockets, guns and engines from france; brake systems from italy; fuel tanks and gearboxes from britain; self-protection equipment from a swedish company and have received crucial design development and engine control manufacturing from german companies.

sentence2: the alh's arsenal includes-- rocket launchers from belgium rockets, guns and engines from france brake systems from italy fuel tanks and gearboxes from britain self-protection equipment from a swedish company.


sentence1: indian defense ministry has increased spending on defense purchases.

sentence2: indian defense ministry has increased defense spending for new purchases by 33 percent.


sentence1: the iaea report is restricted.

sentence2: the killers escaped.


sentence1: the conventional forces in europe treaty was signed by russian and nato members in 1990.

sentence2: the conventional forces in europe treaty was amended in 1999.


sentence1: sheik doon salad ilmi said civilian casualties resulting from overnight mortar and rocket attacks happen every day.

sentence2: sheik doon salad ilmi stated that civilian casualties resulting from overnight mortar and rocket attacks are admitted to the hospital nearly every day.


sentence1: the south african government maintains very good relations with the united states government.

sentence2: the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe.


sentence1: nuclear weapon systems at a high level of readiness increase the risk of those weapons being used including unintentionally with catastrophic consequences.

sentence2: the resolution says that the high level of readiness increases the risk of the use of such weapons and that the unintentional or accidental use would have catastrophic consequences.


sentence1: blix stated that it is essential to increase efforts to eliminate nuclear arms and weapons of mass destruction.

sentence2: blix was visiting new zealand and said that it is essential that greater efforts be made to eliminate nuclear arms and weapons of mass destruction.


sentence1: helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium.

sentence2: the areva group is the world's largest nuclear engineering firm.


sentence1: the afghanistan-iran border region has been the scene of frequent clashes between police and drug smugglers.

sentence2: the area near town of mirjaveh has been the scene of frequent conflicts between iranian police and drug smugglers.


sentence1: physicist danilov was convicted of selling classified information on space technology to china.

sentence2: physicist valentin danilov was found guilty of selling classified information on space technology to china.


sentence1: myanmar is the world's largest producer of illegal opium but has limited financial and technical resources for ending the drug trade.

sentence2: myanmar is the world's largest producer of illicit opium according to the latest u.s. state department anti-narcotics report.


sentence1: the abductee support group hopes parliament will change the laws soon.

sentence2: the abductee support group will use the survey to press parliament to pass new laws.


sentence1: santos stated colombian police found the evidence in 2 computers discovered with slain rebel leader raul reyes.

sentence2: francisco santos stated that colombian police found the evidence on two computers discovered with raul reyes.


sentence1: do quy doan is a spokesman for the vietnamese ministry of culture and information.

sentence2: grenell is spokesman for the u.s. mission to the united nations.


sentence1: a siemens spokesman in germany stated that heinrich von pierer stated that siemens was beginning talks with interested chinese parties about a sale of the plutonium-processing facility.

sentence2: a siemens spokesman in germany stated that heinrich von pierer stated that gerhard schroeder stated that gerhard schroeder is not against the sale of the plutonium-processing facility in principle.


sentence1: vietnam has among the world's strictest drug laws.

sentence2: vietnam's drug laws are among the world's strictest laws.


sentence1: government initiatives to disarm have been ineffective.

sentence2: governance institutions have been ineffective for a long time in somalia.


sentence1: putin stated that the russian government could withdraw from the treaty altogether if western nations refuse to ratify the amended treaty.

sentence2: putin stated that russia could discard the treaty entirely if western nations refuse to ratify its amended version.


sentence1: russia ratified the amended version of the treaty.

sentence2: russia ratified the amended treaty.


sentence1: the osce discussed the possible extension of the osce's mission in kosovo.

sentence2: the osce discussed kazakhstan's bid to hold the osce presidency in 2009.


sentence1: elbaradei is the international atomic energy agency chief.

sentence2: mohammed elbarade is the international atomic energy agency's director general.


sentence1: the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is 37 years old.

sentence2: the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is reviewed every 5 years.


sentence1: chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman jiang yu stated that cyber hacking is a global issue.

sentence2: chinese foreign ministry spokesman qin gang was asked to respond to cheney's speech on china's military development.


sentence1: the plant will be constructed next to an existing plant and is projected to be operational in 7 years.

sentence2: the plant will be constructed next to an existing plant also supplied by china and operational since 1999.


sentence1: cyber attacks are considered a growing threat to military and civilian computer networks.

sentence2: nato considers cyber attacks a growing threat to military and civilian computer networks.


sentence1: if india blames foreign militants it is part of its propaganda to mislead the international community.

sentence2: abe urged more assertive foreign policy for japan and the international community.


sentence1: the riyadh-based naif arab academy for security sciences said in a statement that it was running a two-week workshop for 50 anti-terrorism experts.

sentence2: in a statement naif arab academy for security sciences announced-- it will sponsor a 2-week workshop for 50 anti-terrorism experts.


sentence1: 88 percent of the liberal democratic party supports economic sanctions.

sentence2: 80 percent of the opposition democratic party supports economic sanctions.


sentence1: sharia is islamic law.

sentence2: iran is an islamic republic .


sentence1: a number of suspected islamic militants with alleged al-qaida links have been arrested in malaysia and singapore, and officials stated the militants' network extends into indonesia.

sentence2: suspected islamic militants with alleged al-qaida links have been arrested in malaysia and singapore.


sentence1: in september 2007 jordan signed an accord with the united states aimed at supporting the peaceful development of the jordan's nascent nuclear program.

sentence2: in september 2007 the united states signed an accord with jordan aimed at supporting the peaceful development of jodran's new nuclear program.


sentence1: according to the statement the rs-24 reinforces the military potential of the strategic forces to overcome anti-missile defense systems.

sentence2: according to the statement the prototype rs-24 rocket is unlike the topol-m in that it is equipped with multiple independently targetable warheads to overwhelm defense systems.


sentence1: naeem m. was hanged in zabol, sistan-baluchestan province.

sentence2: zahedan is the capital of sistan-baluchestan province.


sentence1: iran lies on a major drug route between afghanistan and europe and the persian gulf states.

sentence2: iran lies on a major drug trafficking route between afghanistan and europe, as well as the persian gulf states.


sentence1: it will be hosted by the australian government.

sentence2: the u.s. plans have angered the russian government.


sentence1: the 5 permanent united nations security council members are britain, china, france, russia and the united states.

sentence2: p5+1 members are britain, china, france, russia, germany and the united states.


sentence1: in july 2006 jordanian prime minister maaruf bakhit stated that-- raghdad hussein and family were living under the protection of king abdullah ii.

sentence2: jordanian prime minister maaruf bakhit said in july 2006 that raghdad hussein and her family were living under the protection of king abdullah ii after iraq issued its


sentence1: a siemens spokesman in germany stated to the agence france-presse that siemens was confident about the outcome of the talks to sell the plutonium-processing facility.

sentence2: a siemens spokesman in germany refrained from commenting on the political aspect of the sale of the plutonium-processing facility.


sentence1: the cyber attack occurred after the french president sarkozy's meeting with the dalai lama angered the chinese government.

sentence2: the cyber attack occurred after french president nicolas sarkozy's meeting with exiled tibetan spiritual leader the dalai lama.


sentence1: the south african government imposed a ban that prohibits the recruitment of people inside or outside of south africa for mercenary or foreign military assistance.

sentence2: south africa's foreign ministry stated that south africa's foreign military assistance act prohibits the recruitment of people inside or outside of south africa for mercenary or foreign military assistance.


sentence1: ukraine almost has all of the necessary approvals to join the european space agency's program.

sentence2: france is a leader in the european space agency.


sentence1: the north korean government has warned the south korean government against participating in the proliferation security initiative program.

sentence2: the north korean government stated if the south korean government participates in the proliferation security initiative program it would result in unspecified catastrophic consequences.


sentence1: china's council of agriculture opens a special office in charge of agricultural technology transfers and intellectual property rights management and consultancy to enhance development of china's knowledge-based agriculture and applications of agricultural technology.

sentence2: lee stated that the coa has spent the past several years setting up relevant mechanisms and drafting a set of promotional measures to enhance development of china's knowledge-based agriculture and applications of agricultural technology.


sentence1: iranian parliamentary speaker gholam-ali haddad-adel visited cuba.

sentence2: the agreements were signed during iranian majlis (parliament) speaker gholam-ali haddad-adel's visit to cuba.


sentence1: tibet suspects chinese government of creating the virus to spy on tibetan exiles and the dalai lama.

sentence2: tibet suspects chinese government of launching the attack.


sentence1: chinese authorities were not immediately available for comment.

sentence2: godzhayev and godzhayev's lawyers were not immediately available to comment.


sentence1: the european union and the united states have frozen al-qadi's assets.

sentence2: the western governments include the united states and france.


sentence1: the chinese government has strengthened china's anti-proliferation capacity in recent years.

sentence2: the chinese government has strictly censored china's chemical imports and exports according to the law in recent years.


sentence1: a group representing mainly white south africans called afriforum stated it would organize protests along the route to zimbabwe.

sentence2: afriforum stated that the group would organize protests along the route to zimbabwe.


sentence1: putin announced that the cfe treaty does not duly protect russia's security interests.

sentence2: the cfe treaty does not duly protect the russian federation's security interests.


sentence1: ahmad is fighting extradition to the united states and lodged a formal complaint alleging that british police concocted intelligence reports to implicate ahmad in terror activities and desecrated the koran.

sentence2: ahmad lodged a formal complaint with the independent police complaints commission alleging that british police concocted intelligence reports to implicate ahmad in terror activities and desecrated ahmad's copy of the islamic holy book the koran by putting the koran on the floor during a search of ahmad's home.


sentence1: russia has ratified the amended version but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so until the russian government withdraws troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.

sentence2: the united states and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended version until russia withdraws troops from former soviet republics moldova and georgia.


sentence1: the part of the purpose of the united states plan is to increase pressure on north korea.

sentence2: the united states and the allies of the united states believe iran is pursuing nuclear arms.


sentence1: tskhinvali is the capital of georgia.

sentence2: paris is the capital of france.


sentence1: an indian government official stated that india does not attach much credence to reports by amnesty international.

sentence2: one indian government official who studied the blueprints stated the science was old and dated but still functional.


sentence1: china's cabinet the state council announced that it will amend regulations on "dual-use" nuclear technology to prevent nuclear terrorism.

sentence2: amending regulations on dual-use nuclear technology will prevent nuclear terrorism.


sentence1: japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi said the shift of the rods was proactive.

sentence2: in 2002 japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi attended an summit in north korea with north korean leader kim jong il.


sentence1: the opposition japanese communist party was against the new law and feared it would lead to a stronger military.

sentence2: the opposition japanese communist party was against the bill proposing the new law.


sentence1: some asean officials stated such standardization would be difficult due to different countries' political systems.

sentence2: some officials stated the task would be difficult for asean members because of varied legal and political systems.


sentence1: iraq has been lobbying for the security council to stop using the country's oil revenue to pay compensation to victims of the 1991 gulf war and the salaries of the united nations monitoring, verification and inspection commission inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food accounts transferred to the government's development fund.

sentence2: iraq's new leaders have been lobbying for the united nations security council to stop using the iraq's oil revenue to pay the salaries of the inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food account transferred to the iraqi government.


sentence1: a key european arms control treaty must be maintained.

sentence2: the cfe treaty is a key european arms control treaty.


sentence1: the golden triangle region was 1 of the world's biggest producers of opium.

sentence2: helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium.


sentence1: the united states dismissed the action as nuclear blackmail.

sentence2: the united states said it would stand up to nuclear blackmail and has ruled out negotiations.


sentence1: the meeting was 3 days long.

sentence2: the meetings lasted 2 days.


sentence1: the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will also address crop substitution initiatives for impoverished ethnic minorities who still rely on opium cultivation.

sentence2: the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will discuss how to find markets for goods produced under crop substitution and other related programs such as eco-tourism and handicraft manufacturing.


sentence1: china is a nuclear power and member of the u.n. security council.

sentence2: china is a permanent member of the un security


sentence1: north korean officials are suspected of building nuclear weapons.

sentence2: north korea is currently in the process of dismantling its nuclear weapons program.


sentence1: australian television reporter peter lloyd faces 3 new drug charges in singapore.

sentence2: according to court documents -- on 25 july australian television reporter peter lloyd faced 3 new drug charges in singapore.


sentence1: president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.

sentence2: russian president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty due to circumstances that affect the security of the russian federation and require immediate measure.


sentence1: the extradition conditions stipulate that the tunisian can only be prosecuted for the single charge of falsifying documents that italian authorities can provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.

sentence2: spokesman for the swiss justice ministry folco galli stated that the extradition conditions stipulate that mejri can only be prosecuted on a single charge of falsifying documents for which italian authorities could provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.


sentence1: the attacks are believed to have come from russian administration ip addresses in response to the relocation of a soviet statue in estonia.

sentence2: the attacks occurred after a dispute between the governments of russia and estonia over the relocation of a soviet war memorial.


sentence1: india and pakistan remain outside the treaty.

sentence2: israel remains outside the treaty.


sentence1: china is a member of the ballistic missile club.

sentence2: russia is a member of the quartet on the middle east.


sentence1: russia may pull out of the treaty if the us and other nato allies refuse to ratify the amended version.

sentence2: warned that russia would withdraw from the treaty if western nations refuse to ratify its amended version.


sentence1: this is particularly true in the poorest countries.

sentence2: this was particularly after ethiopia withdraws its forces.


sentence1: iran has noticeably increased the number of executions in recent months as officials enforce a campaign aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in

sentence2: iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.


sentence1: a statement issued by the official spa news agency stated that-- al-dosari was convicted of drug trafficking.

sentence2: the rapist was identified as hossein safarlou and had also been convicted of drug trafficking.


sentence1: both tajikistan and uzbekistan share a border with afghanistan and have experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years.

sentence2: neighboring kyrgyzstan has also experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years.


sentence1: russia said the system is a clear threat to russian security.

sentence2: it is a serious threat to international security.


sentence1: the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering and allegedly used proceeds to fund terrorist groups in chechnya.

sentence2: the dans stated the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering.


sentence1: at the state scientific center of applied microbiology there is every kind of deadly bacteria that was studied for use in the secret biological weapons program of the soviet union.

sentence2: the state scientific center of applied microbiology has been working with western scientists to convert the complex into a biomedical manufacturing site.


sentence1: the international atomic energy agency has no access to people, documents, sites.

sentence2: the international atomic energy agency is based in


sentence1: the book states that the drug conveys a completely positive image.

sentence2: the official stated that this was a complete technology transfer.


sentence1: 40 inmates are serving sentences for murder.

sentence2: 105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking.


sentence1: russia is fulfilling obligations and decreasing forces.

sentence2: russia's suspension of obligations under the cfe treaty is temporary.


sentence1: executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated that-- the iaea report is 1 in a series of bad signs.

sentence2: executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated the israeli document could affect the debate over india.


sentence1: the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe.

sentence2: the treaty is one of several issues causing tense relations between the governments of russia and the u.s. and europe.


sentence1: korobeynichev's laboratory worked with the u.s. lawrence livermore national laboratory.

sentence2: korobeynichev's laboratory worked with other scientific institutes.


sentence1: lugar and nunn are senators.

sentence2: lugar and nunn awarded the prime minister a medal.


sentence1: officials state that decision about the treaty will depend on u.s. action on its plans to deploy missile defense systems in poland and the czech republic.

sentence2: russian military officials stated the decision would depend on whether the united states proceeds with its plan to deploy missile defense components in poland and the czech republic.


sentence1: signing of the agreement is a peripheral issue of the meeting of chiefs of defense staff from the 26 ally countries of nato.

sentence2: the agreement was signed during a regular meeting of chiefs of defense staff from the 26 nato allies.


sentence1: in early may 2002 officials from the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an anti-terrorism agreement to share airline passenger lists and other intelligence.

sentence2: in early may 2002 the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an agreement to share terrorism intelligence.


sentence1: after the first meeting between leaders of the european union and leaders from albania, bosnia and herzegowina, croatia, macedonia and serbia and montenegro, leaders from the western balkan countries pledge to diminish organized crime and corruption in the balkans to meet requirements of european union membership.

sentence2: leaders from albania, bosnia and herzegowina, croatia, macedonia and serbia and montenegro met for the first time with european union leaders to pursue joining the european union.


sentence1: the resolution requires all 192 united nations member states to adopt laws to prevent terrorists, black marketeers and other non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons or the materials to make them.

sentence2: resolution 1540 requires all countries to adopt laws to prevent non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons, the materials to make them, and the missiles and other systems to deliver them.


sentence1: the international atomic energy association stated that jordan has agreed to the additional measures.

sentence2: international atomic energy association is the united nations watchdog.


sentence1: there is much concern over the drug.

sentence2: there is much work to be done.


sentence1: the amnesty international report suggested that-- belgium begin immediate talks with india to prevent future sales of the alh, components or military technology to myanmar.

sentence2: the report urged belgium to begin immediate talks with india in order to prevent future weapons sale to myanmar.


sentence1: capital offenses in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, apostasy, blasphemy, serious drug trafficking, repeated sodomy, adultery, prostitution, treason and espionage.

sentence2: capital offenses in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery.


sentence1: saudi arabia is an absolute monarchy that has taken steps towards reform.

sentence2: saudi arabia is an absolute monarchy and has a consultative council appointed by the government.


sentence1: the spokesman said there will be an exchange of opinions on topical international and regional matters based on a joint working relationship at the heart of the u.n. kamynin said russia recognizes the participation of libya in the work of the u.n. security council.

sentence2: kamynin said there will be an exchange of opinions on topical international and regional matters based on a joint working relationship at the heart of the un.


sentence1: shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.

sentence2: a visit to libya by the russian foreign minister was announced.


sentence1: indian and pakistani governments nearly engaged in a fourth conflict in 1999.

sentence2: indian and pakistani governments each conducted nuclear tests in may 1998.


sentence1: iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism.

sentence2: iguaran stated that the detainees were also involved in the murders of police members of an anti-kidnapping group.


sentence1: 3 suspected extremists were released on bail.

sentence2: 1 suspected extremist was provisionally released without bail.


sentence1: 6 czech hospital employees are charged with human organ trafficking.

sentence2: the accused will be charged with international drug trafficking.


sentence1: this further aggravated the situation.

sentence2: north korea should not act further to aggravate the situation.


dataset: headlines

sentence1: Drug lord captured by marines in Mexico

sentence2: Suspected drug lord known as ‘El Taliban’ held in Mexico


sentence1: SC dismisses govt's review plea in Vodafone tax case

sentence2: SC dismisses govt's review petition on Vodafone tax verdict


sentence1: Explosion hits oil pipeline in Syria's Homs

sentence2: Explosion hits pipeline as Assad attacks cities


sentence1: NATO Soldier Killed In Afghan Attack

sentence2: NATO soldier killed in S. Afghanistan


sentence1: Castro celebrates 86th birthday Monday

sentence2: Fidel Castro celebrates 86th birthday


sentence1: Israel ex-spy warns against 'messianic' Iran war

sentence2: Israeli ex-spy boss: no trust in leadership over Iran – video


sentence1: Eye Opener: Supreme Court rules on Arizona immigration law

sentence2: U.S. Supreme Court issues split ruling on Arizona immigration law


sentence1: NATO traces path out of Afghanistan

sentence2: NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition


sentence1: Syria says suicide bomber kills 10 in Damascus

sentence2: Damascus 'suicide bombing' kills 10


sentence1: Sachin Tendulkar says I'm not God, I'm Sachin

sentence2: Sachin Tendulkar scores cricket's first 100th century


sentence1: Australian PM Gillard set to win leadership challenge

sentence2: Australian PM defiant under pressure over leadership


sentence1: Obama backs Philippines over South China Sea

sentence2: Obama says clear rules needed to calm South China Sea


sentence1: Teenager in China kills 8, wounds 5 in knife attack

sentence2: Teenager kills 8 in knife attack


sentence1: Syrian rebels move command from Turkey to Syria

sentence2: Free Syrian Army moves headquarters from Turkey to Syria


sentence1: Knesset speaker: Obama reelection bad for Israel

sentence2: 7 states sue over Obama administration's birth control rule


sentence1: Greece bond exchange the largest debt restructuring in history

sentence2: Greece secures biggest debt deal in history


sentence1: Putin 'Wins Russian Presidential Election'

sentence2: Polls open in Russian presidential election


sentence1: Indian finance minister quits to run for president

sentence2: Julian Assange Plans to Run for Australian Senate


sentence1: Jerry Sandusky found guilty in child sex abuse trial


sentence1: Three Tibetans self-immolate in western China: report

sentence2: 7 Tibetans self-immolate in China


sentence1: White House in damage control over Obama Supreme Court remarks

sentence2: Fact check: Obama's Supreme Court remarks


sentence1: Annan warns talks of Syria risks

sentence2: Putin, Annan meet on Syria crisis


sentence1: Quartet calls on Israelis, Palestinians to end irritants

sentence2: Occupation to confiscate 30 dunums of Palestinian land in Deir Estia


sentence1: Saudis to permit women to compete in Olympics

sentence2: Saudi Women Allowed To Compete At Olympics


sentence1: Nigeria university mass attacked by gunmen

sentence2: Nigeria: University Bombed in North


sentence1: China's Cabinet promises to boost economy

sentence2: China's Wen promises job creation


sentence1: Tropical Storm Isaac boosts jobless claims

sentence2: Tropical Storm Joyce forms, stays in open Atlantic


sentence1: Freddie Starr Arrested In Savile Abuse Probe

sentence2: Third man arrested in Savile sex abuse probe


sentence1: Romney announces Paul Ryan as running mate

sentence2: Romney names Ryan as running mate


sentence1: Stocks rise early after Greek deal, then flatten

sentence2: Stocks edge higher after Greek debt deal


sentence1: Suicide bombing rocks elite Yemen military camp

sentence2: Suicide bombers attack Yemen military posts


sentence1: NATO: 2 International Troops Killed in Afghanistan

sentence2: Three NATO troops killed in one day in Afghanistan


sentence1: Moscow protesters demand Vladimir Putin's resignation

sentence2: Moscow protest against Vladimir Putin smaller and quieter


sentence1: French election turnout higher than expected

sentence2: French presidential election: first round - live updates


sentence1: Australia to establish the world's largest marine reserve

sentence2: Australia creates world's largest marine reserves


sentence1: Two U.S. soldiers shot, killed by Afghan soldier

sentence2: Two British soldiers killed by Afghan policeman


sentence1: Italy soldiers die in Afghanistan

sentence2: Two UK Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan


sentence1: Abbas to lead Palestinian unity government

sentence2: Abbas proposed as PM in interim unity government


sentence1: Egypt’s Coptic Church Names New Pope

sentence2: Egypt's Coptic Church Prepares to Choose Pope


sentence1: Malawi Officially Confirms President's Death

sentence2: Malawi confirms President Mutharika's death


sentence1: Mali's Tuareg rebels declare independence

sentence2: Mali rebels declare independent 'Azawad'


sentence1: Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour de France titles

sentence2: Lance Armstrong plots strategy after loss of titles


sentence1: Egypt votes on final day of presidential election

sentence2: Polls open in France for presidential election


sentence1: Is Madeleine McCann Still Alive?

sentence2: Reopen Madeleine case, police urge


sentence1: Aussie surfers find stricken asylum seekers

sentence2: Mayday: fears for asylum seekers


sentence1: ISAF: 4 coalition troops killed in attack involving Afghan police

sentence2: NATO says four troops killed in "insider" attack in Afghan south


sentence1: UN Security Council unanimous vote on Syria

sentence2: UN Security Council to vote on up to 300 Syria monitors


sentence1: Gunman kills 6 in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple

sentence2: Gunman kills six in shooting at Sikh temple in Wisconsin


sentence1: Audi to buy motorcycle maker Ducati

sentence2: Probe into motor insurance market


sentence1: China news agency: Still hope for Syria peace

sentence2: China state news agency: There's still hope for Syria peace


sentence1: 22 dead in suicide attack on Yemen police academy

sentence2: AU forces intensify attack on Somali rebels


sentence1: South Korea Orders Immediate Shutdown of 2 Nuclear Reactors

sentence2: South Korea to boost nuclear power?


sentence1: US, allies to set demands for Iran nuclear talks

sentence2: 'Iran won't accept pre-conditions to nuclear talks'


sentence1: AOL says to sell 800 patents to Microsoft for $1.0 bn

sentence2: AOL to sell 800 patents to Microsoft for $1 billion


sentence1: Thousands of troops to march for Jubilee

sentence2: Thousands flock to Amsterdam for Queen's Day


sentence1: Middle East: Israel: Hamas Leader Convicted

sentence2: Middle East: Iraq: 17 Prisoners Escape in Kirkuk


sentence1: Navy Jet Crashes Into Apartment Building

sentence2: US Navy Jet Crashes into Apartment Block


sentence1: Woman dies after abortion refusal

sentence2: Woman dies after cliff collapses in Dorset


sentence1: U.S. and Turkey weigh no-fly zones for Syria

sentence2: U.S. and Turkey Tighten Coordination on Syria


sentence1: Death toll rises to 236 after Brazzaville blasts

sentence2: Rep. of Congo: 236 Dead After Arms Depot Blasts


sentence1: I'll Have Another retired to stud

sentence2: I'll Have Another wins Preakness


sentence1: Syria journalists rescue bid fails

sentence2: Journalists smuggled out of Homs


sentence1: New sex claim hits Secret Service

sentence2: New rules for US Secret Service


sentence1: Rimsha Masih released on bail

sentence2: Mandela released from hospital


sentence1: 1 person killed in sectarian clashes in Lebanon

sentence2: 180 killed in Iran earthquake


sentence1: Gains in financial stocks push up European equities

sentence2: British Christians take complaints to European court


sentence1: Turkey Raises Alarm Over Syrian Refugees

sentence2: Turkey seeks to relocate some Syrian refugees


sentence1: Suspected al-Qaeda financier arrested in France

sentence2: Three al Qaeda suspects arrested in Spain


sentence1: No damage, tsunami after 6.6 quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra

sentence2: 5.9 quake hits Indonesia s Sumatra: USGS


sentence1: Israeli air strikes kill 16 in Gaza

sentence2: Israel air strikes kill 4 in Gaza; death toll now at 38


sentence1: 18 killed, 108 wounded in wave of bombings in Iraq

sentence2: 9 killed, 31 wounded in car bombs in Iraq's Kirkuk


sentence1: Palestinian prisoner ending hunger strike after deal

sentence2: Israel to free Palestinian hunger striker


sentence1: Hezbollah confirms it sent drone downed over Israel

sentence2: Hezbollah says it sent drone over Israel


sentence1: Rebel fighters 'capture' Syrian soldiers

sentence2: Free Syrian Army captures Syrian officers


sentence1: Colorado shooting suspect was under psychiatrist's care

sentence2: Doctor treating Aurora shooting suspect had medical reprimand


sentence1: 6.6 quake rocks Indonesia's Papua: USGS

sentence2: 6.6 quake rocks Indonesia's Papua: US Geological Survey


sentence1: What time is Andy Murray v Roger Federer in the Wimbledon men's final? All you need to know about the big game

sentence2: What time is the Paralympic Opening Ceremony? Everything you need to know about the big curtain-raiser


sentence1: New Jersey School Bans Hugging

sentence2: US school bans hugging


sentence1: Iran (Islamic Republic of): Iran steps up relief efforts after quakes kill 227


sentence1: Tsunami warning issued for southern Alaska

sentence2: Tsunami warning after Canada quake


sentence1: 'No Evidence' In Afghanistan Massacre Case

sentence2: US toll in Afghanistan hits 2,000


sentence1: Cash-rich Apple to pay dividend, buy back shares

sentence2: Apple to pay $2.65/share dividend, buy back $10B stock


sentence1: Two reported dead in shooting at Empire State Building in NY

sentence2: 2 dead in shooting outside Empire State Building


sentence1: Australian unemployment up to 5.1 percent

sentence2: French unemployment rate rises to 10 percent


sentence1: Shares Move Higher on Wall Street

sentence2: Sandy strengthens as nears coast; Wall Street shut


sentence1: Halliburton 1Q income rises 23 pct

sentence2: Halliburton Q1 profits rise on strong North America sales


sentence1: 4 killed in shrine bombing in northwest Pakistan

sentence2: 12 killed in U.S. drone strike in NW Pakistan


sentence1: China stocks close mixed Friday

sentence2: China stocks open lower Friday


sentence1: India bans bulk texts after riots

sentence2: Tunisia lifts curfew after riots


sentence1: UN monitors yet to reach site of Syrian 'massacre' – video

sentence2: UN monitors shot at on way to Syrian massacre site


sentence1: Yorkshire soldier killed in Afghan bomb blast

sentence2: Soldier killed in Afghanistan blast


sentence1: Radical Islamists in Mali enlist new militia

sentence2: Local Militia Bolsters Islamist Militants in Mali


sentence1: Olympics Opening Ceremony A Hit Around Globe

sentence2: Opening ceremony gives Olympics a rocking start


sentence1: Man killed in French terror raid

sentence2: Man dies in French 'anti-terror operation'


sentence1: Capello quits as England manager

sentence2: Capello resigns as England manager


sentence1: One dead in Ohio school shooting

sentence2: 1 dead, 4 wounded in Ohio school shooting


sentence1: 2 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes

sentence2: Four Palestinians killed in IAF strike


sentence1: Pakistan condemns U.S. drone strikes

sentence2: Pakistan convoy heads to protest US drone strikes


sentence1: Massive Hurricane Sandy bears down on U.S. East Coast

sentence2: Hurricane Sandy gains speed, batters US east coast


sentence1: Sarkozy to File Complaint in Gadhafi Funding Claim

sentence2: Sarkozy to sue after Gaddafi cash claim bursts into campaign


sentence1: The Note's Must Reads for Wednesday July 4, 2012

sentence2: The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, May 30, 2012


sentence1: 'Iran will attack Tel Aviv if Israel strikes'

sentence2: Senior cleric: Iran will attack Tel Aviv if Israel strikes


sentence1: Gusmao consolidates power in East Timor elections

sentence2: Supreme Court possibilities if Romney wins election


sentence1: Pena Nieto wins Mexico presidential vote: exit polls

sentence2: Poll: Putin to win Russia presidential vote


sentence1: Syria tells Russia some troops have pulled out of Homs

sentence2: Syria says troops have begun pullout – video


sentence1: Nigeria plane crash: No survivors

sentence2: 4 Chinese among Nigeria plane crash victims


sentence1: Explosion at Venezuela Refinery Kills at Least 39

sentence2: Venezuela mourns oil refinery blast deaths


sentence1: Strong earthquake hits Mexico

sentence2: Strong earthquake strikes near Acapulco


sentence1: Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria killings

sentence2: Russia, China in double veto of UN Syria resolution


sentence1: Pakistani plane crashes with 127 on board

sentence2: Pakistani Plane Crashes With 130 People On Board


sentence1: UN security council orders global sanctions against Haqqani network in Afghanistan

sentence2: UN orders global sanctions against Haqqani network


sentence1: Erdogan and Putin talked in raised voice

sentence2: Foreign militants killed in Somalia in strike on car


sentence1: Saudi Arabia arrests suspected militants with al-Qaeda links

sentence2: Saudi Arabia arrests suspected militants, state media reports


sentence1: Hurricane Sandy Closes in on US East Coast

sentence2: Hurricane Sandy takes aim at US East Coast


sentence1: Chicago teachers strike: Vacations for students, for good or ill

sentence2: Chicago teacher strike poses test for unions


sentence1: Panetta says Afghanistan role to shift from combat in 2013

sentence2: Panetta: Afghanistan Tops NATO Conference Topics


sentence1: Four men admit London Stock Exchange bomb plot

sentence2: Four men admit London bombs plot


sentence1: Israel threatens action against Gaza aid ship

sentence2: Israel attacks in Gaza Strip after rocket fire


sentence1: Bodies Found at Russian Jet Crash in Indonesia

sentence2: 12 bodies found at Russian jet crash in Indonesia


sentence1: Syria urges refugees to return

sentence2: Syria's tenuous truce takes hold


sentence1: US soldier kills up to 16 civilians in Afghanistan

sentence2: US soldier kills up to 16 Afghan civilians in shooting spree


sentence1: Rupert Murdoch: I was the victim of a cover up

sentence2: Rupert Murdoch set for second day of grilling


sentence1: Barack Obama's bodyguards sent back to US after prostitution scandal

sentence2: Barclays boss falls to rate fixing scandal


sentence1: China's yuan rises to new high against USD Wednesday

sentence2: China's yuan advances to 6.3103 against USD Wednesday


sentence1: Nissan to sell steer-by-wire cars

sentence2: Nissan to offer steer-by-wire systems in some Infiniti cars


sentence1: Tibetan monk dies after setting himself on fire in protest against Chinese rule

sentence2: Teenage Tibetan monk dies after setting himself on fire in China


sentence1: Mumbai is 2nd costliest Indian city to live in

sentence2: Tech capital Bangalore costliest Indian city to live in: Survey


sentence1: Man, 19, quizzed over teen murder

sentence2: Man quizzed over Megan-Leigh murder


sentence1: Israel kills Hamas commander, bombs Gaza targets

sentence2: Israel airstrikes kill Hamas commander, 5 others


sentence1: Gusmao consolidates power in East Timor elections

sentence2: Gusmao powers on in East Timor


sentence1: UN monitors yet to reach site of Syrian 'massacre' – video

sentence2: UN monitors unable to reach site of Syria killings


sentence1: NATO Condemns Syria's Downing of Turkish Military Jet

sentence2: NATO strongly condemns Syria's downing of Turkish jet


sentence1: Syria rebels attack Lebanese post near border: army

sentence2: Turkish army stages tank exercises near Syria border


sentence1: Five killed in China building collapse

sentence2: At least 20 killed in Syria Saturday


sentence1: Syrian forces launch new attacks

sentence2: Syria forces launch Aleppo attack


sentence1: Gazans fire 2 rockets into Israel; no injuries

sentence2: Gazans fire 89 rockets; cabinet approves reserve call-up


sentence1: Former Nazi death camp guard Demjanjuk dead at 91

sentence2: John Demjanjuk, convicted Nazi death camp guard, dies aged 91


sentence1: Boris Johnson re-elected London mayor

sentence2: Johnson re-elected London mayor


sentence1: Breivik drops far-right salute in court

sentence2: Breivik gets 21-year sentence


sentence1: Second teenager charged with murder

sentence2: Brother of EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie is charged with her murder


sentence1: French Fear New Serial Killer After Murders

sentence2: Jersey Murder Trial: Killer 'Hearing Voices'


sentence1: US: Madoff brother to plead guilty in NY in fraud

sentence2: Madoff's brother to plead guilty to fraud


sentence1: Hollande defeats Sarkozy in French presidency vote

sentence2: Polls open across France in presidential election


sentence1: Libyan government retakes Tripoli airport

sentence2: Libyan militia takes control of Tripoli airport


sentence1: Clinton warns Kenya of cost of election violence

sentence2: Clinton warns Kenya on cost of election unrest


sentence1: Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down execution law

sentence2: Arkansas Justices Strike Down Death Penalty


sentence1: S. Africa's former president Mandela discharged from hospital

sentence2: Mandela Discharged From Hospital


sentence1: UN envoy in Turkey for talks on Syria

sentence2: NZ to increase exports to China


sentence1: Islamist Morsi Wins Egypt's Presidential Election

sentence2: Al-Shater to run in presidential election in Egypt


sentence1: Donna Summer, the queen of disco

sentence2: Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies at 63


sentence1: Bangladesh Muslims torch Buddhist shrines, police say

sentence2: Muslims torch Buddhist temples


sentence1: U.S. Drone Kills Five Militants in Pakistan

sentence2: Six Police Officers Killed in Attacks in Dagestan


sentence1: Mali future interim president readies to take office

sentence2: Pope rips into dissident priests on celibacy


sentence1: 9 killed, 168 injured in latest Cairo clashes

sentence2: 10 killed, 12 injured in E. Afghan airport suicide blast


sentence1: Romney wins Maine Republican caucuses

sentence2: Romney, in comeback, has narrow Maine caucus win


sentence1: Court in Bahrain rejects medics' last rally appeal

sentence2: Bahrain rejects activists' appeal


sentence1: Hurricane Sandy powers toward Eastern Seaboard

sentence2: Hurricane Sandy moves towards US


sentence1: Clinton calls for friends of Syria to unite

sentence2: Plastic artist calls for greater support for new talents


sentence1: JK Rowling launches her first adult novel

sentence2: Syria launches ground assault in Aleppo


sentence1: Algerian government parties dominate elections

sentence2: Algerian national turnout of parliamentary vote reaches 44.38 pct


sentence1: Security official killed in Yemen

sentence2: Security personnel killed in Pakistan raid


sentence1: US stocks fall as Greek talks lumber; Apple falls

sentence2: US stocks slip on Wall Street as Greek talks drag on


sentence1: Romney picks Ryan as vice presidential running mate: source

sentence2: Romney to tap Ryan as vice presidential running mate


sentence1: NATO sticks to transition roadmap in Afghanistan: Rasmussen

sentence2: NATO helicopter makes hard landing in E. Afghanistan


sentence1: Mubarak faces verdict in murder trial

sentence2: Mubarak's sons face new charges of insider trading


sentence1: No blocks to investment

sentence2: India allows Pakistan investment


sentence1: Blast kills 11 in northwestern Pakistan

sentence2: Bomb Kills 19 In Northwest Pakistan


sentence1: 5 aid workers freed in operation in Afghanistan

sentence2: Suicide bomber kills 37 at mosque in Afghanistan


sentence1: Two NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan

sentence2: NATO Soldier Killed in Afghan Blast


sentence1: Nadal tumbles into French Open final

sentence2: Nadal through to seventh French Open final


sentence1: Russian TV reports foiled attempt on Putin

sentence2: Russia, Ukraine foiled plot to kill Putin, report says


sentence1: Putin claims victory in Russia's presidential election

sentence2: Putin wins disputed Russian presidential election


sentence1: Remains of 167 bodies found in Mexican cave

sentence2: Remains of 167 people found in Mexico cave


sentence1: orphaned alps massacre girl returns to uk

sentence2: Alps attack: Girl returns to UK


sentence1: Obama team raises debate stakes

sentence2: Obama takes offensive against Romney in debate


sentence1: Two Kenyan ministers among 6 killed in plane crash

sentence2: Poland honors president killed in 2010 plane crash


sentence1: Thousands gather for new Russian anti-Putin rally

sentence2: Thousands gather in Moscow for rival rallies


sentence1: Google names new Motorola Mobility CEO

sentence2: Google appoints Dennis Woodside to run Motorola Mobility


sentence1: Massive Hurricane Sandy bears down on U.S. East Coast

sentence2: Hurricane Sandy takes aim at US East Coast


sentence1: Another rocket hits Eshkol; no injuries

sentence2: 2 rockets hit Eshkol; none injured


sentence1: Thousands more Syrian refugees flee to Turkey overnight

sentence2: 8,000 Syrian refugees flee to Turkey overnight


sentence1: Assange appeals extradition to UK's top court

sentence2: Assange to appeal extradition to UK's top court


sentence1: Strong quake jolts most parts of Pakistan

sentence2: Strong quake hits eastern Indonesia


sentence1: Lebanese Gunmen Clash Over Syria Crisis

sentence2: Syrians hold solution to Syria crisis


sentence1: Mob kills man for burning Quran

sentence2: Pakistani Mob Kills Man 'for Burning Koran'


sentence1: US drone strike kills four in North Waziristan

sentence2: U.S. drone strike kills 10 in northwest Pakistan: officials


sentence1: Salvador Dali painting snatched from New York gallery

sentence2: Salvador Dali painting snatched in NYC


sentence2: Will Putin's Election Victory in Russia Be Greeted with Protests?


sentence1: Sarkozy announces re-election bid

sentence2: France's Nicolas Sarkozy makes his reelection bid official


sentence1: US, UK in pact to release emergency oil stocks

sentence2: US, UK Set to Agree Emergency Oil Stocks Release


sentence1: Eurozone unemployment stays at record 11 percent

sentence2: Eurozone unemployment at record high in June


sentence1: French Socialist Party wins parliament victory

sentence2: French Socialists win absolute parliament majority


sentence1: Salafi Islamists, police clash in Tunis - witnesses

sentence2: Second Islamist hunger striker dies in a Tunisian prison


sentence1: Strauss-Kahn investigated in French prostitution ring

sentence2: Dominique Strauss-Kahn faces questions over French prostitution ring


sentence1: Romney wins Florida Republican primary

sentence2: Romney eyes US Republican primary endgame


sentence2: Suspected drone strike kills 4 in Pakistan


sentence1: 2 Traffic Accidents Leave 47 Dead in China

sentence2: 3 traffic accidents leave 56 dead in China


sentence1: Head of CIA resigns over affair

sentence2: Hall of Fame beckons for Capriati


sentence1: France's Strauss-Kahn charged with involvement in prostitution vice ring

sentence2: Strauss-Kahn charged in prostitution vice ring


sentence1: Sony reports record annual loss

sentence2: Sony forecasts record annual loss of $6.4bn


sentence1: 12 killed in Gaza in Israeli airstrikes

sentence2: Ictu, Ibec in move on airline strike


sentence1: 9 killed in attacks after deadly Iraq day

sentence2: 19 Killed in Iraq Attacks ahead of Ramadan End


sentence1: Barclays hit by fresh U.S. investigations

sentence2: Barclays hit by fresh US probe


sentence1: US closes embassy in Syria (AP)

sentence2: Closed roads in Armenia


sentence1: EU heaps new sanctions on Syria

sentence2: EU imposes new sanctions on Syrian regime


sentence1: Russians rally against Putin's rule

sentence2: Tens of thousands rally against Putin's rule (AP)


sentence1: Bahrain Grand Prix Underway Amid Protests

sentence2: Bahrain race goes ahead amid unrest


sentence1: China stocks open flat Monday

sentence2: Chinese stocks open mixed Wednesday


sentence1: Sheryl Crow says has benign brain tumor

sentence2: Sheryl Crow Has a Benign Brain Tumor


sentence1: Afghan parliament approves U.S.-Afghan security pact

sentence2: Afghan parliament approves U.S. partnership


sentence1: Two German tourists, two pilots killed in Kenya air crash

sentence2: Senator Reid involved in Las Vegas car crash: CNN


sentence1: Israeli, Palestinian negotiators quietly meet

sentence2: Israeli, Palestinian negotiators meet in Jordan


sentence1: US astronaut Neil Armstrong dead at 82

sentence2: US astronaut Neil Armstrong dies


sentence1: Amnesty: Syria rebels also committing abuses

sentence2: Amnesty investigator: Syria rebels also committing abuses


sentence1: Mitt Romney wins Republican primary in Indiana

sentence2: Romney wins Florida Republican primary


sentence1: East German rights activist Gauck elected president

sentence2: Joachim Gauck elected as German president


sentence1: South Africa starts investigating mine violence

sentence2: South Africa hosts 'peace talks' in mine standoff


sentence1: 3 dead, 27 injured in SW China accident

sentence2: 35 dead and 165 missing in India boat accident


sentence1: Santorum Romping To Minnesota Victory

sentence2: Santorum wins Kansas caucuses


sentence1: Space legend Neil Armstrong dies

sentence2: First man on moon Neil Armstrong dies at 82


sentence1: U.S. and Turkey weigh no-fly zones for Syria

sentence2: Turkey, US weigh no-fly zones for Syria


sentence1: Man arrested over double murder

sentence2: WA man arrested in police drug raid