Problem: The Croatian will face competition, especially from the American of Chinese origin, Michael Chang, second-seeded in the tournament. Organizers hope that the tournament will contribute to advancing tennis in their countries.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The Croatian and the Asian-American, Michael Chang (number two) will play eachother, and hopefully popularise the game in their native countries.
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Answer: yes

Problem: United States Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska was convicted Monday on seven counts of failing to report gifts. Stevens, a senior United States Senator from Alaska and the longest serving Republican in the Senate, had been accused of not reporting tens of thousands of dollars worth of gifts from the VECO Corporation including free house remodeling. The jury in the District of Columbia found Stevens guilty on all seven counts.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Ted Stevens is the longest serving Republican in the US Senate.
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Answer: yes

Problem: Now it's Romania-Argentina at the Rose Bowl today -- and with a victory, it's on to the quarterfinals at Stanford, and a victory there and Romania will be back in Pasadena for the semifinals and World Cup final.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The World Cup final was held in Pasadena.
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Answer: yes

Problem: PM has now firm projects which include a stake in a joint venture called Constellation in Samara involving the city's main tobacco factory.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
PM acquired three Russian factories.
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Answer:
no