Problem: The drawbacks of legalization do not imply that our current version of prohibition is the optimal drug strategy; it may well be possible to implement prohibition in less harmful ways.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Drug legalization has benefits.
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Answer: no

Problem: Bout - who is generally believed to be a model for the arms dealer portrayed by Nicolas Cage in the 2005 movie 'Lord of War' - has repeatedly denied any involvement in illicit activities. At a hearing earlier this month, he angrily accused the United States of framing him and pressuring Thailand to extradite him. He has long been linked to some of the world's most notorious conflicts, allegedly supplying arms to former Liberian dictator Charles Taylor and Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Gaddafi is the leader of Thailand.
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Answer: no

Problem: This document declares the 'irrevocable determination' of Edward VIII to abdicate. By signing this document on December 10th, 1936, he gave up his right to the British throne.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
King Edward VIII abdicated on the 10th of December, 1936.
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Answer: yes

Problem: The Prime Minister's Office and the Foreign Office had earlier purposely asserted that the case is strictly in the jurisdiction of the police and the justice system.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The jurisdiction of the case was queried by the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Answer:
no