Question:
S1: Since being drafted into service in 1971 , it has racked up a record 45 accidents , with 393 deaths .
S2: It has a chequered safety record , including 47 accidents that resulted in 668 deaths .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: They are due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today .
S2: The men will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: British-born astronaut Michael Foale is about to fly into space to take up his post as commander of the International Space Station .
S2: British-born astronaut Michael Foale is on his way to take command of the international space station .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Earlier , he told France Inter-Radio , " I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic . "
S2: " I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic , " Health Minister Jean-Francois Mattei said on France Inter radio .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes