Draft experts say as many as eight U.S. high school prospects could be taken in the first round of the two-round draft, as well as up to eight international players.
Can we say the following?
Draft experts draft eight international players.

no

As leaders gather in Argentina ahead of this weekends regional talks, Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's populist president is using an energy windfall to win friends and promote his vision of 21st-century socialism.
Can we say the following?
Hugo Chavez acts as Venezuela's president.

yes

The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis, its lights flashing like a beacon, smoothly docked with Russia's space station Mir Wednesday on its mission to pick up U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid, who has spent a record-breaking six months in orbit.
Can we say the following?
US shuttle Atlantis docks with the Mir space station.

yes

The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index rose 0.1 percent to 1573.65.
Can we say the following?
The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index rose.
yes