While civilians ran for cover or fled to the countryside, Russian forces were seen edging their artillery guns closer to Grozny, and Chechen fighters were offering little resistance.
Can we say the following?
Grozny is the capital of Chechnya.

no

Also Friday, five Iraqi soldiers were killed and nine wounded in a bombing, targeting their convoy near Beiji, 150 miles north of Baghdad, the Iraqi military said.
Can we say the following?
Three Iraqi soldiers also died Saturday when their convoy was attacked by gunmen near Adhaim.

no

In naming Guillermo Ortiz to be Mexico's finance minister, President Ernesto Zedillo appointed a friend, former colleague and, like himself, a U.S.-trained economist.
Can we say the following?
Guillermo Ortiz was born in Mexico.

no

Although the domestic markets for cigarettes in America in the 1990s was greatly reduced due to bans on advertising, smoking in public places and health warnings, American tobacco companies were showing a higher profit.
Can we say the following?
Cigarette sales have declined due to restrictions on advertising.
yes