We are ... deploying more people into Cote d'Ivoire -- police, military people and people to work directly with the office of the prime minister Mbeki told a news conference in Pretoria.
Can we say the following?
Mbeki holds the office of Prime Minister.

no

El-Nashar was detained July 14 in Cairo after Britain notified Egyptian authorities that it suspected he may have had links to some of the attackers.
Can we say the following?
El-Nashar was arrested in Egypt.

yes

Rumsfeld said the Pentagon's annual assessment of China's military capabilities shows China is spending more than its leaders acknowledge, expanding its missile capabilities and developing advanced military technology.
Can we say the following?
China was increasing its military spending and buying large amounts of sophisticated weapons.

no

Oil prices this Tuesday rose sharply in New York and London reaching a record 42,33 US dollars per barrel, 2.45 US dollars more than last Friday.
Can we say the following?
Oil prices this Tuesday surged to an all-time high in New York, at 42 dollars a barrel, 1.92 dollars a barrel more than last Friday.
no