The result in Denmark shows that people are fundamentally opposed to joining the euro.
Can we say the following?
The introduction of the euro has been opposed.

yes

George Hawi's assassination came on the heels of the conclusion of the last round of parliamentary elections, which saw a coalition of opposition candidates led by Saad Hariri, son of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri , capture a majority of seats.
Can we say the following?
Saad Hariri was elected Prime Minister of Lebanon.

no

It is also an acronym that stands for Islamic Resistance Movement, a militant Islamist Palestinian organization that opposes the existence of the state of Israel and favors the creation of an Islamic state in Palestine.
Can we say the following?
The Islamic Resistance Movement is also known as the Militant Islamic Palestinian Organization.

no

A 55-year-old orangutan named Nonja, who was believed to be the oldest living orangutan in the world both in captivity and the wild, has died at the Miami MetroZoo in Miami, Florida. "Everybody's very sad, especially with an animal like an orangutan. You see a lot of yourself in these animals. The great apes are our closest relatives. She was really a grand old dame," said zoo spokesman Ron Magill.
Can we say the following?
A 45-year-old orangutan died in Florida.
no