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Microsoft said Friday that it is halting development of future Macintosh versions of its Internet Explorer browser , citing competition from Apple Computer 's Safari browser . | Microsoft will stop developing versions of its Internet Explorer browser software for Macintosh computers , saying that Apple 's Safari is now all that Apple needs . | 1equivalent
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" The only thing that I know for certain is that these are bad people , " Bush told a joint news conference with Blair . | But he added : " The only thing I know for certain is that these are bad people . " | 1equivalent
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New cases of SARS might continue to appear , the authors write ominously , " until the stratospheric supply of the causative agent becomes exhausted . " | New cases might continue to appear until the stratospheric supply of the causative agent becomes exhausted , they said . | 1equivalent
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Such a letter indicates the government intends to pursue an indictment and believes it has substantial evidence to support an indictment , the company said . | The Kenilworth-based company said it believes the letter shows that the government plans to pursue a criminal indictment and likely has substantial evidence supporting an indictment . | 1equivalent
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Furthermore , with the target fed funds rate at 1 percent , " substantial further conventional easings could be implemented if the FOMC judged such policy actions warranted . " | " Furthermore , with the target funds rate at 1 per cent , substantial further conventional easings could be implemented if the FOMC judged such policy actions warranted , " he said . | 1equivalent
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The Communicator can also consolidate e-mail from multiple screen names and other POP and IMAP accounts into a single application . | AOL Communicator can consolidate e-mail from multiple AOL screen names , as well as from other POP and IMAP-based e-mail accounts . | 1equivalent
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It would remove $ 55 billion in tax subsidies for exporters , which are illegal under international trade law , in exchange for new tax breaks . | In exchange for new tax breaks , it would remove $ 55 billion of tax subsidies for exporters that are illegal under international trade law . | 1equivalent
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" This is a cloud hanging over their credibility , their word , " said Hagel . | " This is a cloud hanging over their credibility , their word , " Hagel said on ABC 's " This Week . " | 1equivalent
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Workers ' taxable income then is reduced by that amount . | The worker 's taxable income is reduced by that amount , saving money at tax time . | 0not_equivalent
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He transferred another 10 million shares to a charitable trust and these shares were also liquidated . | A further 10 million shares were transferred to a charitable trust , after which they were also sold . | 1equivalent
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" Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is weaker than previously expected . " | He continued , " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " prospects for British exports were " weaker than previously expected . " | 1equivalent
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The outbreak was especially intense in Colorado , where within the past month more than 6,300 people have been infected and at least six have died . | The outbreak was particularly intense in Colorado , where more than 6,300 people have been infected and at least six have died in the past month . | 1equivalent
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The ministers also intend to initiate plans for a national centre for disease control . | The health ministers also announced plans for healthy living and tobacco control strategies . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,347 |
Taiwan ranked No. 3 in the world behind China and Hong Kong for SARS deaths and cases . | Taiwan ranked No. 3 on the global list for deaths and cases , behind China and Hong Kong . | 1equivalent
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She noted some fast-food chains , including McDonald 's , already display calorie information in their stores or on their Web sites . | She said some fast-food chains already display calorie information about their meals on their Web sites . | 1equivalent
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His wife , who he married in a first ever space wedding by a space phone during his lengthy mission , waited in Moscow . | His wife Yekaterina Dmitriyeva , whom he married in a first ever space wedding by a space phone during his daunting mission , was waiting for him in Moscow . | 1equivalent
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Not only had Bashir given his blessing but he had asked " that we hit the target well " , Mr Bafana said . | Not only giving his blessing but he asked that we hit the target well . " | 1equivalent
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Metropolitan Ambulance spokesman James Howe said five people were taken to hospital and three were treated at the scene after yesterday 's incident . | Spokesman James Howe said five children aged between 4 and 17 were taken to hospital with neck and chest injuries , while three others were treated at the scene . | 0not_equivalent
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Farmland Foods President George Richter said , " With Smithfield 's support and leadership , Farmland Foods will succeed and continue to sustain the Midwestern communities which depend on it . " | With Smithfields leadership , Farmland Foods will succeed and continue to sustain the Midwestern communities which depend on it . | 1equivalent
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The panel ordered the Commerce Department to issue revised figures for the duties within 60 days . | It called on the Commerce Department to respond within 60 days . | 1equivalent
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Kenneth " Supreme " McGriff was sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon at a firing range in Maryland . | Kenneth " Supreme " McGriff was sentenced to 37 months by U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon at a Maryland firing range . | 1equivalent
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A beauty contest to be held in Italy next week may be the first for pixel-perfect pin-ups . | A new beauty contest kicking off in Italy next week will give pixel-perfect pin-ups the chance to steal sultry Sophia 's sex-symbol status . | 0not_equivalent
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Protesters had been calling for an end to the country 's hard-line establishment and for supreme leader Khamenei 's death . | The protesters denounced the country 's supreme leader , hard-liner Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . | 0not_equivalent
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A number of conflicting standards and media formats exist today making the digital home complex to set-up and manage . | However , the group points to a number of conflicting standards and media formats . | 0not_equivalent
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Some 175 million shares traded on the Big Board , a 7 percent increase from the same time a week ago . | Some 1.6 billion shares traded on the Big Board , a 17 percent increase over the three-month daily average . | 0not_equivalent
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The government defeated the rebel motion by 297 votes to 117 in the 659-seat House of Commons . | It was defeated by 297 votes to 117 , a Government majority of 180 . | 0not_equivalent
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Peter Smith , a planetary scientist at the University of Arizona , leads the $ 325 million Phoenix mission . | TEGA is the product of University of Arizona planetary scientist William Boynton , co-investigator on the Phoenix mission . | 0not_equivalent
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The new Army Commander is the Masaka Armoured Brigade commanding officer , Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima who is now promoted to major general . | PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima to Major General and named him Army Commander . | 1equivalent
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The final will be at the new Home Depot Center in Carson on Oct. 12 . | Williams recently toured the new soccer-specific Home Depot Center in Carson , Calif . | 0not_equivalent
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In morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange , Coca-Cola shares were down 34 cents at $ 43.67 . | Coca-Cola 's shares were steady in late morning trading in New York , down just 13 cents to $ 43.88 . | 1equivalent
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The study found that only about one-third of parents of sexually experienced 14-year-olds knew their children were having sex . | Only about one-third of parents of sexually experienced 14-year-olds know that their child has had sex , " the report says . | 1equivalent
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WorldCom 's financial troubles came to light last year and the company subsequently filed for bankruptcy in July , 2002 . | WorldCom 's problems came to light last year , and the company filed for the largest bankruptcy in US history in July 2002 , citing massive accounting irregularities . | 0not_equivalent
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Mr. Bush said he was taking the action in response to Hamas 's claim of responsibility for the bus bombing in Israel on Tuesday that killed 20 people . | Bush said in a statement that he ordered the U.S. Treasury Department to act following Tuesday 's suicide bombing attack in Jerusalem , which killed 20 people . | 1equivalent
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Had the creditors turned down the bailout plan , LG Group might have been forced to close down its credit card business . | If the creditors turn down the bailout plan , LG Group may have to closedown its card business . | 1equivalent
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On Monday , the Dow declined 5.25 , or 0.1 percent , at 8,983.80 , having shed 2.3 percent last week . | In early trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 39.94 , or 0.4 percent , at 8,945.50 , having slipped 3.61 points Monday . | 1equivalent
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The vulnerability affects NT 4.0 , NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 . | They said it affects all default installations of Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server . | 0not_equivalent
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He found that men who had ejaculated more than five times a week in their 20s were a third less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer later in life . | Those who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop serious prostate cancer in later life . | 1equivalent
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" I know of no pressure , " said Mr. Feith , the under secretary of defense for policy . | " I know of nobody who pressured anybody , " Douglas Feith , undersecretary of defense for policy , said at a Pentagon briefing . | 1equivalent
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" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats to our future -- terrorism -- this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , " he said . | " Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , " Graham said , " this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . " | 1equivalent
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Paul Durousseau , 30 , was charged Tuesday with murder in five slayings between December and February , and also is suspected of a 1997 killing in the state of Georgia . | Paul Durousseau , 32 , was charged Tuesday with murder in five Jacksonville slayings between December and February , and in a 1997 Georgia killing . | 1equivalent
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Rep. Peter Deutsch , D-Fla . , criticized the FDA 's efforts in Florida . | Peter Deutsch , D-Fla . , said he wanted to congratulate the FDA . | 0not_equivalent
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The number of hostnames using BSD is nearing four million , while the number of active sites is nearly two million , Netcraft said . | The number of host names using BSD is nearing 4 million , whereas the number of active sites is nearly 2 million , Netcraft said . | 1equivalent
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The latest arrests come as police continue to question a suspected " potential suicide bomber " detained in the south western town of Gloucester last Thursday . | The move came as police continued to question a suspected potential suicide bomber arrested in the southwestern town of Gloucester last Thursday . | 1equivalent
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Dotson admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him , " according to an arrest warrant released Tuesday . | According to an arrest warrant released Tuesday , Dotson admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him . " | 1equivalent
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The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month - sliding down to 6.1 percent - as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . | The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . | 0not_equivalent
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Vanderpool said the gunmen were retaliating because the other group had taken the smugglers ' human cargo earlier . | One group had taken the other group 's human cargo earlier , he said . | 0not_equivalent
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The Nasdaq composite index rose 13.70 , or 0.8 per cent , to 1700.34 . | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 13.73 points , or 0.81 percent , to finish at 1,700.34 . | 1equivalent
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The proposal likely would result in the election of 22 Republicans and 10 Democrats to Congress , instead of the state 's current 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans , officials say . | The plan would likely result in the election of 22 Republicans and 10 Democrats from Texas , versus the current 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans , officials say . | 1equivalent
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" After careful analysis , WHO has concluded that the risk to travelers to Beijing is now minimal , " Omi said today at a news conference in Beijing . | " After careful analysis , WHO has concluded that the risk to travellers to Beijing is now minimal , " Omi told a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday . | 1equivalent
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If requested by outside authorities , however , the FCC will provide data from system audit logs to support external investigations of improper Internet use . | However , the agency said it will provide data from system audit logs to support external investigations of improper Internet use if requested by outside authorities . | 1equivalent
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A call to Rev. Christopher Coyne , the spokesman for the archdiocese , was not immediately returned . | The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , wouldn 't comment Friday . | 1equivalent
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" This fire is going to have a great potential to get into those areas , " Oltrogge said . | " The fire is going to have great potential to get in there tomorrow , " he said . | 1equivalent
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Freddie Mac shares were down more than 16 per cent at $ 50.18 at midday yesterday . | Freddie Mac shares were off $ 7.87 , or 13.2 percent , at $ 52 in midday trading on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
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At a hearing before U.S. District Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum , she was released without bail until her next court appearance June 19 . | She was booked out of view of the media , then released without bail until her next court appearance June 19 . | 0not_equivalent
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It says the intervention force will confiscate weapons , reform the police , strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry . | It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police , strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation . | 0not_equivalent
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The Fed afterglow lingered well into Wednesday and enhanced demand for the second installment of a massive U.S. Treasury refunding -- $ 18 billion in five-year notes . | In the second installment of a three-legged , record $ 58 billion refunding , the U.S. Treasury is slated to sell $ 18 billion in five-year notes on Wednesday . | 0not_equivalent
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The festival kicked off yesterday one day after the Competition Commission delivered its final verdict to the Government on the proposed £ 4.1 billion merger . | The Competition Commission delivered its verdict yesterday on the proposed merger of the two big ITV players , Carlton and Granada . | 0not_equivalent
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Aileen Boyle , a Simon & Schuster spokeswoman , declined to comment on any potential legal action . | Simon & Schuster declined comment on the potential lawsuit and would not confirm the contents of the story . | 0not_equivalent
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" Germany is on the right path , " Mr. Schrder said , specifying his government 's announced structural reform plan , known as Agenda 2010 , and cuts in taxes . | " Germany is on the right path , " he added , specifying his government 's announced structural reform plan , known as Agenda 2010 , and tax cuts . | 1equivalent
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However , the Nasdaq composite index managed to eke out a gain of 4.64 points at 1,735.34 . | The Nasdaq composite held on to the slimmest of gains , up 4.64 at 1,735.34 . | 1equivalent
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Mr. Carter , who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year , met here today with Japan 's prime minister , Junichiro Koizumi . | Carter , who received the Nobel Peace Prize last year , met in Tokyo yesterday with Japan 's prime minister , Junichiro Koizumi . | 1equivalent
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" I feel confident saying that HP is no longer an integration story , " Fiorina said . | " We still have a lot to do , but I feel confident that HP is no longer an integration story . " | 0not_equivalent
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Making jokes about a mistake like that , that 's not something good people do . | " They feel so happy making jokes about a mistake like that , " Sosa said . | 0not_equivalent
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House Democrats renewed their push Wednesday for a deeper investigation into the handling of intelligence on Iraq 's weapons program . | Harman sought to strike a balance as some Democrats pushed for deeper investigations into intelligence on Iraq 's weapons programs . | 0not_equivalent
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The woman was hospitalized June 15 , Kansas health officials said . | Missouri health officials said he had not been hospitalized and is recovering . | 0not_equivalent
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The two filed a lawsuit in 1998 , alleging IBM 's staff doctors never warned them that their symptoms could reflect chemical poisoning . | The two filed a suit in 1998 and allege they were never warned by IBM 's staff doctors that their symptoms could reflect chemical poisoning . | 1equivalent
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The lawyer representing Torch Concepts , Rich Marsden did not respond to repeated phone calls . | Officials with Torch and JetBlue did not respond to repeated phone calls from the Mercury News seeking comment . | 0not_equivalent
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As of Wednesday , there were 65 probable SARS cases in the Toronto region . | As of Monday , there were 66 probable cases in and around Toronto , a city of 4 million people . | 1equivalent
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The government said FirstEnergy Nuclear determined that a contractor had established an unprotected high-speed computer connection to its corporate network that allowed the " Slammer " infection to spread internally . | It said FirstEnergy determined that a contractor had established an unprotected computer connection to its corporate network that allowed the so-called ``Slammer ' ' worm to spread internally . | 1equivalent
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There are only 2,000 Roman Catholics living in Banja Luka now . | There are just a handful of Catholics left in Banja Luka . | 1equivalent
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One witness told Anatolian he saw the plane on fire while it was still in the air . | One witness told the Anatolian news agency he saw the plane on fire in mid-air . | 1equivalent
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It takes 100 of the 150 House members to conduct business . | The Texas house requires 100 of its 150 members to present in order to conduct business . | 1equivalent
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OS ANGELES , Oct. 24 Will Walt Disney Concert Hall , the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic , bring urban vitality to the city 's uninviting downtown area ? | OS ANGELES Walt Disney Concert Hall , the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic , is a French curve in a city of T squares . | 1equivalent
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The American Chamber of Commerce and InvestHK , which oversees investment into the territory , are talking to other bands to ask them to step in . | The American Chamber of Commerce and InvestHK , which oversees investment into the territory , is talking to other bands to replace the Stones . | 1equivalent
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The consensus among Wall Street analysts was for a loss of 28 cents a share . | Analysts surveyed by First Call were expecting sales of $ 723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share . | 0not_equivalent
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We are currently trying to understand the scope and details of the investigation . . . . | Weber said late Thursday that the company is still trying to understand the scope and details of the investigation . | 1equivalent
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" Frank Quattrone is innocent , " Keker said in a statement . | Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . | 1equivalent
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The stalemate , over less than 1 percent of the budget , is more about politics than policy . | The stalemate involved less than 1 percent of the budget and had little to do with policy but everything to do with politics . | 1equivalent
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Abbas told the summit he would end the " armed intefadeh , " renounced " terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be " and alluded to the disarming of militants . | At Wednesday 's summit , Abbas pledged to end the " armed intefadeh , " renounced " terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be " and alluded to the disarming of militants . | 1equivalent
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While a critical success , Luhrmann 's opulent production of the Puccini opera will end with losses of about $ US6 million ( $ A9.2 million ) . | Baz Luhrmann 's opulent version of the Puccini opera will fold June 29 after a disappointing seven-month run and losses of about $ 6 million . | 0not_equivalent
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Mr. Rollins made $ 721,154 in salary and $ 243,389 in bonuses in the prior fiscal year . | Kevin Rollins , Dell 's president , received $ 770,962 in salary and a bonus of just more than $ 2 million in fiscal 2003 . | 1equivalent
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The single currency rose as far as 135.13 yen , matching a record high hit shortly after the euro 's launch in January 1999 . | The single currency rose as far as 135.26 yen , its highest level since the introduction of the single currency in January 1999 . | 1equivalent
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Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan 's population , Shiites 20 percent . | About 80 percent of Pakistan 's 140 million people are Sunnis . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,427 |
The report that cost Mr Forlong his career at Sky News was screened on 29 March . | The television report that cost Forlong his career at Sky News and his wife a husband was aired on March 29 . | 0not_equivalent
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The 30-year bond US30YT = RR jumped 20 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent . | The 30-year bond US30YT = RR dipped 14 / 32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent . | 0not_equivalent
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" The momentum in the marketplace continues to shift in our direction , " he said of his company , formerly named Caldera Systems . | " The momentum in the marketplace continues to shift in SCO 's direction , " said Darl McBride , SCO 's president and CEO . | 1equivalent
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That means Democrats can block any Supreme Court nominee through a filibuster if they can get 40 of their members to agree . | But Democrats can block any potential nominee through a filibuster if they can get 41 votes . | 1equivalent
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When a mechanic found 33 pounds of marijuana in a secret compartment , Rodriguez agreed they should notify police , who then arrested him . | After a mechanic found 33 pounds of marijuana in a secret compartment , Rodriguez , who was at the auto shop , agreed they should notify police . | 0not_equivalent
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Microsoft has proposed a work-around that consumers and enterprises should implement until a new patch is released . | In lieu of a direct patch , Microsoft has proposed a workaround that consumers can implement until a new patch is released . | 1equivalent
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Take-Two also defended its right to create a " realistic " game for an adult audience . | The company also defended its right to " create a video game experience with a certain degree of realism . " | 1equivalent
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If the deal is approved , EMC will operate Legato as a software division of EMC headquartered in Mountain View , Calif . | EMC intends to operate Legato as a software division of EMC from Legato 's current base in California . | 0not_equivalent
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The suspects are expected to turn themselves in to Pennsylvania authorities within the next few days . | The boys are expected to surrender voluntarily to Pennsylvania authorities within the next several days , Zimmer said . | 1equivalent
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The provision requires the secretary of Health and Human Services ( news - web sites ) to certify that the importations can be done safely and will be cost-effective . | But the measure also requires the secretary of health and human services to certify that the reimportation can be done safely . | 0not_equivalent
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Ms Pike also said it was not unusual for hospitals to go into deficit , but the Government would ensure they remained viable . | But Ms Pike said it was not unusual for hospitals to go into deficit and promised services would not be curtailed . | 1equivalent
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MAX Factor cosmetics heir and fugitive rapist Andrew Luster was captured today in Puerto Vallarta , Mexico , authorities in the United States said . | Max Factor cosmetics heir and fugitive rapist Andrew Luster was captured Wednesday in a nightclub at the beach resort of Puerto Vallarta , Mexico , authorities said . | 1equivalent
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This means Berlusconi will be safe from prosecution until he leaves elected office , scheduled for 2006 . | This means Berlusconi will be safe from prosecution until his term ends in 2006 , unless his government falls before then . | 0not_equivalent
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They found no blood and no bones , he said . | No one has found blood , bones or any other trace of the child . | 0not_equivalent
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Adults , who were shy as toddlers , had stronger brain activity in a part of the brain associated with coyness . | When shown pictures of unfamiliar faces , adults who were shy toddlers showed a relatively high level of activity in a part of the brain called the amygdala . | 0not_equivalent
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Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John Warner , R-Va . , is also considering a look into the issue . | Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner , R-Va . , said he plans hearings . | 1equivalent
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The center 's president , Joseph Torsella , was struck on the head but was able to walk to an ambulance . | National Constitution Center President Joseph Torsella was hit in the head and knocked to his knees . | 0not_equivalent
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