TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a sentence in the Japanese language and your task is to convert it into the English language. In translation, keep numbers as it is and make it sentence case (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and noun).
PROBLEM: 国際的に注目されたニュース番組は1999年の開始時に波紋を投げかけたが、172の国でオンライン視聴者を増やした。

SOLUTION: The internationally-focused newscast created a stir upon its launch in 1999, but has since expanded with online viewers in 172 nations.

PROBLEM: 武装勢力は「イスラム教徒」の船が捉えられたことを怒っている。

SOLUTION: The militants are angered over the seizure of a 'Muslim' ship.

PROBLEM: イーライリリー社は、創薬の開発パートナーだった。

SOLUTION:
Eli Lilly & Co. was the development partner in creation of the drug.