Problem: (1) The MR73 was a comparable problem with France 's gendarmerie and some police units , including special weapons and tactics - teams ( RAID , GIGN , and standard units ) .
(2) The MR73 was standard issue with France 's Gendarmerie and in some police units including Special Weapons and Tactics teams ( RAID , GIGN and comparable units ) .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The Soviet Union maintained an embassy in Oslo and a consulate in Barentsburg , while Norway maintained a message in Moscow .
(2) The Soviet Union maintained embassy in Oslo and a consulate in Barentsburg , while Norway maintained an embassy in Moscow .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) He was born in Kristiansand , Norway , but came to Bukan , Iran in 1997 .
(2) He was born in Kristiansand , Norway , but arrived in 1997 to Bukan , Iran .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Hortense married Robert Child in 1977 , after Eldred G. Smith died .
(2) After Eldred G. Smith died , Hortense married Robert Child in 1977 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes