Q: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,649 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up a mere 0.04 of a point at 1,653 .

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A: no
Q: France , Russia , China and others had advocated a stronger U.N. role to give a U.S.-chosen Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

France , Russia , China and even staunch ally Britain had advocated a stronger U.N. role , which they said was needed to give a U.S.-backed Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

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A: yes
Q: His spokesman , Tom Parker , said Moore 's attorneys would respond to the complaint Monday .

Parker said Moore 's lawyers were reviewing the complaint and would respond Monday .

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A:
yes