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In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.
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Diyarbakir, Turkey (CNN) -- The empty anchorman's chair in the small television studio said it all. Mehmet Ali Birand, Turkey's most charismatic broadcaster, writer and political commentator had passed away. Birand was in his 70s. He had been battling cancer for years. But news of his death after undergoing gallbladder surgery in hospital still came as a shock. On Thursday night, a hush settled over a bustling restaurant in Diyarbakir when a waiter turned the TV up to hear the sad announcement. Only two days before, Birand had been broadcasting from behind that same desk. His eyes sparkled. He smiled as he spoke. He always performed in front of the camera with such energy. It looked like he was popping out of his chair.Respected Turkish journalist Mehmet Ali Birand dies after operationDuring Turkey's recent history he often angered national leaders"We don't have enough freedom in criticizing" powerbrokers, he said in 2010His last published work included a plea for calm at a Kurdish demonstration 
 Questions:But _ was so charming, elegant and vibrant, it's not fair to compare the veteran journalist to anyone else. (A) Diyarbakir (B) Turkey (C) CNN (D) Mehmet Ali Birand (E) Turkish (F) Kurdish
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(D)


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(CNN) Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to testify next week before the Senate intelligence committee, but President Donald Trump may try to stop him by asserting executive privilege. It would not work. Trump cannot use executive privilege to keep Comey from testifying about discussions that may point to potential misconduct, and that's especially true now that Trump has already made those discussions public. Although The New York Times reported that the President is not planning on doing so, he could change his mind, according to two senior administration officials. Executive privilege is not a well-defined legal concept. You can't find the words "executive privilege" anywhere in the Constitution. It's not written down in any federal statute, and it's not part of the rules of evidence.Executive privilege is a doctrine with no legal weight previously challenged in courtPage Pate: It's unlikely attempt to stop Comey's testimony by invoking it would work 
 Questions:There is only one reason I can think of -- _ lied. (A) FBI (B) James Comey (C) Senate (D) Donald Trump (E) Comey (F) The New York Times (G) Constitution (H) Page Pate
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(D)


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It's tense in Thailand, where violence has spilled into the streets, people have died or been injured, and the army declared martial law Tuesday. Underscoring the instability, the army's decision to take control of the country came as a surprise to acting Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan, an aide to the leader told CNN. The army "took this action unilaterally," said the aide, who did not wish to be named. The person described the action as "half a coup d'etat." Lt. Gen. Nipat Thonglek said the move was not a coup. "The army aims to maintain peace, order and public safety for all groups and all parties," a ticker running on the army's television channel said. "People are urged not to panic, and can carry on their business as usual," he said.Military says it wants to bring stability after protests and Prime Minister's removalAnalyst: Military is trying to persuade protesters to go home, "dial down the tensions"Government aide calls situation "half a coup d'etat," says military's action was unilateralThailand's army has declared martial law but stresses the move is not a coup 
 Questions:_, the lieutenant general, said the precise restrictions of martial law were being worked out. (A) Thailand (B) Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan (C) CNN (D) Nipat Thonglek (E) Military
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(D)