Problem: Even while accepting the Russian plan, IMF Managing Director Michel Camdessus noted that the efficiency of Russia's State Taxation Service "is declining rapidly."

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Michel Camdessus is managing director of IMF.
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Answer: yes

Problem: Francis Deng believes the government will be receptive to the plan to deploy 1,800 peacekeeping troops.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The AU said it may send a 2 000-strong peacekeeping force.
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Answer: no

Problem: The last Australian to win Miss Universe was Perth's Kerry Anne Wells in 1972.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Not since 1972 has an Australian woman been named Miss Universe.
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Answer: yes

Problem: Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp., on Monday, threw their weight behind the next-generation, HD DVD format being promoted by Toshiba Corp., in a blow to Sony Corp.'s Blu-ray format.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Toshiba Corp. is a partner of Sony Corp.
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Answer:
no