[Q]: Ximian brings Novell unparalleled expertise , strengthening our ability to work with [ our ] customers and leverage open source initiatives more constructively . "

" Ximian brings Novell unparalleled Linux expertise . . . [ and strengthens ] our ability to work with and leverage open source initiatives more constructively . "

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[A]: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Kyi , a U.N. envoy says , as Japan adds to growing international pressure by saying it will halt its hefty economic aid unless Suu Kyi is freed .
JAPAN added to growing international pressure on Burma yesterday , threatening to halt its hefty economic aid unless the military government released pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi .
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Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

The lawmakers were departing Wednesday and expected to arrive in Pyongyang on Friday .

The lawmakers expected to arrive in Pyongyang on Friday and leave Sunday for South Korea .
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no

Q: The technology-loaded Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC added 0.35 of a point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,662 .

The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.48 points , or 1.06 percent , to 1,661.51 , based on the latest available figures .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: yes

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
He was sentenced to five years in prison at at Kingston Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty to the attempted abduction of a teenager .
Former postal worker , Douglas Lindsell , was sentenced yesterday at Kingston Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to abduct a young girl .

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yes

QUES: First , it 's found in most versions of Windows , including the new Windows Server 2003 .

It is the first " critical " flaw discovered and fixed in the new Windows Server 2003 .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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no