Problem: A place of sorrow, after Pope John Paul II died, became a place of celebration, as Roman Catholic faithful gathered in downtown Chicago to mark the installation of new Pope Benedict XVI.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Pope John Paul II died.
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Answer: yes

Problem: Winning Team John C. Harsanyi, John F. Nash and Reinhard Selten were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics. The three professors were singled out for their unique contributions to game theory, derived from studies of games such as poker or chess, in which players have to think ahead and devise a strategy based on expected countermoves from opponents.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Three scholars shared a Nobel Prize for their studies about the game theory.
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Answer: yes

Problem: The Southeast Asian ministers gather in Laos for their regional meeting.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Southeast Asian ministers' meeting is held in Laos.
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Answer: yes

Problem: In 1869 Sumner resigned his see, but continued to live at the official residence at Farnham until his death on the 15th of August 1874.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Sumner died at Farnham.
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Answer:
yes