Under Portuguese rule this province was named Mocambique but with independence , the name Mozambique was used for the entire country and the province renamed for its capital .
Under Portuguese rule this province was called Mocambique , but with independence the name Mozambique was renamed for its capital for the whole country and the province .

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yes

Yvonne died in 1988 , and Pat died in 2007 .
In 1988 , Yvonne Yvonne died and in 2007 died Pat .

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yes

Todd Woodbridge defeated Nicklas Kulti 6 -- 2 , 6 -- 0 .
Todd Woodbridge defeated Nicklas Kulti with 6 -- 2 , 6 -- 0 .

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yes

His participation in Thailand ended 2002 years ago and the tournament has now moved to Uzbekistan in Asia .
His involvement in Uzbekistan ended in 2002 years ago and the Tournament has now moved to Thailand in Asia .

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no