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The new work went an extra step, suggesting that the connections that the stem cells form to help bridge the damaged spinal cord, are key to recovery.
Is this true?
The experiment, reported Monday, isn't the first to show that stem cells offer tantalizing hope for spinal cord injury.
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no
Problem: The Sudanese government reiterated on Saturday that it would not retreat from its decision to expel more than a dozen of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating relief work in its western region of Darfur. Sudanese Vice President Ali Osman Mohammed Taha made the remarks at the opening session of the conference of Arab civil society institutions. "The government's decision to expel some of the organizations is a sovereign decision which was dictated by the national interest. We will not back down from this decision whatever the pressures," Taha said.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Mohammed Taha works for an NGO.

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Answer: no
Q: Strong competition in industries such as shipping has resulted in waves of investment in labour saving technology such as steel and aluminium cutting tools, processing machine and welding robots.
The automotive industry has seen advances in robotic metal cutting.
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A: no
According to the captain, the 1999 ferry was inspected by the Transport Ministry on December 9 and was certified to be in good condition. "It seems that due to the weather conditions the chance is little, but we still hope," Djamal stated. With 17 crew members, and carrying 200 tons of cargo, the ill-fated PT Nur Budi owned and operated ferry sank so fast that the crew "had no chance to ask the passengers to wear life jackets."
Can we say the following?
An Indonesian ferry with 300 passengers sank.
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no
Question: The United Iraqi Alliance, endorsed by Iraq's top Shiite clerics, captured more than two-thirds of the 3.3 million votes counted so far, the election commission said.

The United Iraqi Alliance won more than two-thirds of the 3.3 million votes counted so far, the election commission said.

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Answer: yes
Question:
Southwest Airlines on Thursday said rebuilding service at New Orleans was its number one priority as it unveiled its 58th consecutive quarterly profit and enhanced fuel hedges to extend its competitive advantage over rivals.
Is this true?
Southwest Airlines operates in New Orleans.
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no