Two bombs planted near an Islamic school in Pakistan killed eight people and injured 42 others yesterday in the latest outbreak of violence gripping the southern port of Karachi.
Can we say the following?
Eight people planted two bombs near an Islamic school in Pakistan.

no

Nine soldiers and two police officers were killed in the ensuing gun battle, and two police officers were wounded, the officials said.
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Six policemen and two soldiers were killed in a gunbattle, officials said.

no

Nichols was found guilty May 26 of 161 counts of first-degree murder for 160 victims and an unborn child in a state trial.
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The state charges against Nichols are for 160 victims and one victim's fetus.

yes

It would help the economy by putting people back to work and more money in the hands of consumers.
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More money in the hands of consumers means more money can be spent to get the economy going.
yes