input question: Russia had closed checkpoints on parts of the border with China and Mongolia until June 4 , Itar-Tass news agency said .
Russia has closed dozens of checkpoints on the border with China and Mongolia , which has also reported SARS cases , until June 4 , Itar-Tass news agency said .

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output answer: no

input question: The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church , Frank T. Griswold III , declined , through a spokesman , to comment on the development Saturday .
The presiding bishop of the Episcopal church , Frank Griswold , declined to comment on Saturday 's development .

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output answer: yes

input question: British ministers have been asked to explain why they gave undue prominence to the claim that Saddam Hussein could deploy chemical or biological weapons " within 45 minutes " .
Ahead of the war , Blair cited British intelligence information that Saddam Hussein could deploy deadly chemical and biological weapons within 45 minutes .

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output answer: no

input question: It is important for a process to be put into place , he said , that would permit a smooth transition from war to peace .
He added : " Let the process be put in place that will ensure a smooth transition from war to peace .

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yes