QUES: Scientists have reported a 90 percent decline in large predatory fish in the world 's oceans since a half century ago .

Scientists reported a 90 percent decline in large predatory fish in the world 's oceans since a half-century ago , a dire assessment that drew immediate skepticism from commercial fishers .

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ANS: no

QUES: Mr Kenny and the Hicks family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , are trying to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal .

Mr Kenny and the family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

QUES: The remaining five men continue to be questioned under Section 17 of the Terrorism Act .

Three men and two women who were at the property were arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 .

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yes