Problem: S1: In 1940 , Leibbrandt had a son from a German woman ( Bernd ) .
S2: In 1940 Leibbrandt had a son by a German woman ( Bernd ) .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: The recent civil war in Sierra Leone was of a secular nature , with members of Christian , Muslim , and tribal faiths fighting on both sides of the conflict .
S2: The recent Sierra Leone Civil War was secular in nature featuring members of Tribal , Muslim , and Christian faiths fighting on both sides of the conflict .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: In 2006 , the newspaper celebrated its 90th anniversary and will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016 .
S2: The newspaper celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2006 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016 .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes