Foreign Ministers of the 16 NATO member countries met early this morning with their Russian counterpart, Yevgeny Primakov, in Berlin in a bid to improve NATO-Russia relations.
Can we say the following?
The NATO has 16 members.

yes

The Rolling Stones kicked off their latest tour on Sunday with a concert at Boston's Fenway Park.
Can we say the following?
The Rolling Stones have begun their latest tour with a concert in Boston.

yes

Mr Carstens left his job as IMF's deputy managing director last month to work with Mr Calderon, and will now lead efforts to push through market reforms and create more jobs.
Can we say the following?
Mr Carstens lost his job as IMF's deputy managing director last month.

no

Energy analysts said oil prices could soar as high as $80 a barrel and drivers in the U.S. could soon be paying $3 a gallon for gasoline, if damage reports from oil companies bear bad news.
Can we say the following?
Oil prices surged.
no