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Singer Djimon Hounsou and actor Angelique Kidjo were born in Cotonou , Benin .
Singer Angelique Kidjo and actor Djimon Hounsou was born in Cotonou , Benin .
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Problem: Naa Bolinaa Saaka is a Ghanaian diplomat , member of the New Patriotic Party of Ghana , and currently Ghana 's Ambassador to Burkina Faso .
Naa Bolinaa Saaka is a Ghanaian diplomat and a member of the New Patriotic Party of Ghana . He is currently Ghana 's ambassador to Burkina Faso .
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Independent member John Archibald Maharg served as leader of the opposition in 1923 and Harris Turner , also independent , served as opposition leader in 1924 and 1925 .
In 1923 , John Archibald Maharg was an independent member of the opposition leader , and Harris Turner , also independent , served as opposition leader in 1924 and 1925 .

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yes

1. The Bega River is a tributary of the Fadimac in Romania .
2. The Bega River is a tributary of the Fadimac River in Romania .
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yes

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Republicans lost two seats , one to the Prohibition Party and one to the Progressive Party .
The Republicans lost two seats , one to the Prohibition Party and one to the Progressive Party .
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[A]: yes

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Their leaders sought European protection to stabilize their authority and to support trade .
Their leaders sought European protection in order to support their authority and stabilize trade .
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no