Problem: Philip Morris cited strong volume gains in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, central and eastern Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Japan, Korea, Argentina and Brazil.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Philip Morris made market gains in Russia.
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Answer: yes

Problem: Budapest again became the focus of national political drama in the late 1980s, when Hungary led the reform movement in eastern Europe that broke the communist monopoly on political power and ushered in the possibility of multiparty politics.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
In the late 1980s Budapest became the center of the reform movement.
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Answer: yes

Problem: Mr. Balasingham will return to his London home and then move on to Sri Lanka in early October to consult with LTTE leader Vilupillai Prabhakaran, diplomats said.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Vilupillai Prabhakaran is a diplomat.
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Answer: no

Problem: A computer system failure closed down share trading at the Tokyo Stock Exchange for most of yesterday, the worst disruption to date for Asia's largest bourse.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange was closed down by computer system failure.
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Answer:
yes