Problem: Wwo sentences:
El Watan , an Algerian newspaper , reported that the kidnappers fiercely resisted the army assault this morning , firing Kalashnikov rifles .
El Watan , an Algerian newspaper , reported that the kidnappers put up fierce resistance during the army assault , firing Kalashnikov rifles .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment .
Quinn was assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment , based in Fort Carson , Colo .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
There is no transcript the courtroom session in Tarrytown , 12 miles north of New York on the Hudson River .
There was no transcript of Thursday 's courtroom session in Tarrytown , which is 12 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Proving that the Millville son 's sacrifice would not go unsung , Mayor James Quinn ordered all city flags flown at half-mast for the next 30 days .
In Millville yesterday , Mayor James Quinn ordered all city flags flown at half-staff for the next 30 days .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
no