Problem: (1) The party began as a resistance movement that fought for East Timor 's independence between 1974 and 1998 , first of Indonesia and then of Portugal .
(2) The party began as a resistance movement that fought for East Timor 's independence between 1974 and 1998 , first of Portugal and then of Indonesia .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) It comes in standard black worldwide , although a white version has only been released in Japan .
(2) It comes in standard black worldwide , although a white version was released in Japan only .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) In South Korean culture , '' Pokarekare Ana '' was used as title song for the popular film '' Crying Fist '' 2005 .
(2) In the popular culture '' Pokarekare Ana '' was used as the title song for the South Korean film '' Crying Fist '' 2005 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Fritz August Hoenig ( 1848 -- 1902 ) was a German military officer and writer .
(2) Fritz Hoenig ( 1848 -- 1902 ) was a German officer and military writer .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no