Problem: Orhan Pamuk, a prominent, post-modern writer whose work is translated into more than 40 languages, received the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature. Pamuk was an admired writer in Turkey until the events in 2005, when lawyers of two Turkish professional associations brought criminal charges against him for "insulting Turkishness" after the author's controversial statements regarding the disputed Armenian Genocide of 1915-1917. He claimed, and repeated his claim, that ... one million Armenians and 30,000 Kurds were killed in Turkey.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Pamuk won a Nobel Prize.
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Answer: yes

Problem: Among the 21 candidates left over after the previous election round ended on January 1, 2006, the Acropolis and the Maya archeological site of Chichen Itza were doing well in earlier rankings. A spokeswoman for the Foundation said earlier this month that the result is wide open. The election ceremony will be held in Lisbon, Portugal. Hollywood actress Hilary Swank, British actor Sir Ben Kingsley and Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu have been announced as hosts, astronaut Neil Armstrong will be present, and performers will include Jennifer Lopez and Chaka Khan.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Jennifer Lopez will not perform in Portugal.
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Answer: no

Problem: It's a vote of confidence that the momentum is going to continue, Doyle said . The momentum also appears to be moving south . The Mexican election is the latest indication that the free-market reforms that have swept Latin America during the past decade are gaining political acceptance . In Brazil , prices rose sharply , reacting to the Mexico vote and to new polls favorable to free-market presidential candidate Fernando Henrique Cardoso .

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is a presidential candidate.
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Answer: yes

Problem: If confirmed as rabies, the case could be the first occurence of the infection acquired in the UK since 1902.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
A case of rabies was confirmed.
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Answer:
no