Question:
S1: The latest arrests come as police continue to question a suspected " potential suicide bomber " detained in the south western town of Gloucester last Thursday .
S2: The move came as police continued to question a suspected potential suicide bomber arrested in the southwestern town of Gloucester last Thursday .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended down 128 points , or 1.4 % , at 9073 , while the Nasdaq fell 34 points , or 2.1 % , to 1610 .
S2: In early trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 3.90 , or 0.04 percent , at 9,113.75 , having gained 36.90 on Tuesday .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: It is almost certain to exacerbate the bitter divisions between Washington and Europe that have not abated since the end of the war in Iraq .
S2: It is almost certain to exacerbate the divisions between Washington and Europe that emerged before the war in Iraq .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: In December , he anticipated growth of 5.3 percent to nearly $ 154 billion .
S2: In December , he had predicted a 5 percent growth rate .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no