Q: They say inspectors must certify that Iraq is free of weapons of mass destruction before sanctions can be lifted .

It calls for the return of U.N. weapons inspectors to verify that Iraq is free of weapons of mass destruction .

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A: yes
Q: Revenue rose to $ 616.5 million from $ 610.6 million a year earlier .

Revenue was up a tad , from $ 610.6 million to $ 616.5 million .

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A: no
Q: Neighboring Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hopes that Massachusetts ' supreme court will take a similar step soon .

Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hope that Massachusetts ' high court will take a similar step within a few weeks .

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yes