[Q]: Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index futures declined 4.40 points to 983.50 , while Nasdaq futures fell 6.5 points to 1,206.50 .

The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index was up 1.75 points , or 0.18 percent , to 977.68 .

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[A]: no

[Q]: The horrific nature of the attacks is often fueled by a mix of tribal hatreds and a desire to spread terror in the region .

The attacks are often fuelled by a mix of tribal hatreds and a desire to spread terror in the region .

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[A]: yes

[Q]: The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the month .

The deal is expected to close later this month .

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[A]: yes

[Q]: Responding , Edward Skyler , a spokesman for the mayor , said later : " The comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts .

Jordan Barowitz , a spokesman for Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg said : " The Comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts . "

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no