It was also distributed in Japan , the United States ( where it was first banned , then published in a highly cut version ) , England and France .
It was also banned in Japan , the United States ( where it was first released , then cut in a heavily distributed version ) , England and France .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

The qualification rounds for the four previous World Cups were very confusing , with controversial rules and many withdrawals .
The qualification rounds for the four previous World Cups were very confusing , with controversial rules and many shortfalls .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

It was released on August 31 , 2004 in the United States and October 17 , 2005 in the United Kingdom .
It was published in the United Kingdom on August 31 , 2004 and in the United States on October 17 , 2005 .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Antony died on November 6 , 1620 and was buried in the church of Carew on November 7 .
Antony died on 6 November 1620 and was buried in Carew church on 7 November .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes