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Meanwhile , the global death toll approached 770 with more than 8,300 people sickened since the severe acute respiratory syndrome virus first appeared in southern China in November .
The global death toll from SARS was at least 767 , with more than 8,300 people sickened since the virus first appeared in southern China in November .
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yes

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There were estimated to be between 400,000 and 750,000 Iraqis employed by state-owned enterprises , but most of the businesses were non- operative , he said .
There are estimated to be between 400,000 and 750,000 Iraqis employed by state-owned enterprises in Iraq , but most of the businesses are currently inoperative , he said .
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yes

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Telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia .
Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia .
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yes

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She was surrounded by about 50 women who regret having abortions .
She was surrounded by about 50 women who have had abortions but now regret doing so .
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yes