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3,500	the cfe treaty was signed in 1990.	the cfe treaty was established in 1990.	4.8
3,501	iran insists that the program is aimed solely at peaceful pursuits such as the generation of	iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes	4.4
3,502	china is an important force for safeguarding world peace.	china is an important force for promoting world development.	3.4
3,503	north korea denies involvement in any nuclear program in syria.	north korea denies involvement in any syrian nuclear project.	4.4
3,504	a spokesman for stockwell day was not immediately available for	chinese authorities were not immediately available for comment.	1.2
3,505	kim myong-chol warned that if there was an interdiction of north korean vessels the north korean government would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington.	kim myong-chol stated that north korea would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington dc.	3.8
3,506	iran is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.	the islamic republic is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.	3.8
3,507	john duncan is great britain's ambassador for multilateral arms control and disarmament.	at un assembly chinese government urges increased efforts toward global arms control and disarmament.	1.4
3,508	the treaty was amended in 1999 after the collapse of the soviet union.	the treaty was amended in 1999 to reflect changes since the soviet breakup.	4
3,509	kashmir is divided between india and pakistan.	kashmir is claimed by both india and pakistan.	4.4
3,510	south korea and israel oppose proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and an arms race.	china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.	1.4
3,511	kadhafi warns that us and britain's failure to compensate libya for nuclear disarmament will deter iran and north korea from disarming.	western countries' failure to sufficiently compensate libya will deter iran and north korea from disarming.	3.4
3,512	russia ratified the amended treaty.	russia ratified the updated treaty in 2004.	3.4
3,513	a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare and will be prepared to assist nato members with response to any future cyber attacks.	a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare.	3.4
3,514	jamaat-i-islami's youth wing staged a separate demonstration in kashmir.	jamaat-i-islami's youth wing's demonstration was against a us attack on iraq.	3
3,515	iran is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.	the islamic republic is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.	3.8
3,516	china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons.	china has always opposed the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.	4.4
3,517	a breakdown of order in china will lead to significant global turmoil.	a breakdown of order in china will be worse than in afghanistan or yugoslavia.	3.4
3,518	north korea has claimed nuclear ambitions and currently north korea is reported to have missiles aimed at japan.	north korea has boasted of nuclear ambitions and north korea is now reported to have missiles trained on	4
3,519	abuja is the capital of	tskhinvali is the capital of georgia.	0.8
3,520	the united states government has accused the iranian government of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear program.	the us and allies have accused iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear program.	4.6
3,521	tirana is the capital of	abuja is the capital of	1
3,522	in an armed clash iranian police kill 4 alleged drug traffickers, arrest 2, and seize nearly 5 metric tons of opium and morphine.	during armed clashes in southeastern iran police seized nearly 5 metric tons (5.5 tons) of opium and morphine.	3.2
3,523	iran's nuclear projects are for peaceful purposes.	iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes	3.6
3,524	china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.	china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons.	4.2
3,525	china is north korea's closest ally.	north korea is a reclusive state.	1.2
3,526	libyan foreign minister abdel rahman shalgam visited london during the first visit by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.	shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.	4.2
3,527	goff stated that this presents a major threat to global security.	it presents a major threat to global security.	3.6
3,528	cambodia and vietnam finalized an agreement to stop asian and european drug traffickers.	syrian and russian officials signed an agreement of cooperation in combating drug trafficking.	2
3,529	activists have stated that russia is imprisoning people without evidence of illegal activity.	russia imprisons people without evidence of illegal activity.	4.2
3,530	restraining extremist groups is becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed.	bruguiere stated-- restraining extremist groups particularly across europe was becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed.	3.8
3,531	zabol is a town in southeastern iran.	khoramabad is a city in western iran.	1.2
3,532	detainees to be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnapping and the funding of terrorism and include members of the military and police.	iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism.	3.25
3,533	existing rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months.	experts stated that the rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months.	4.2
3,534	the international atomic energy agency may have been tricked because it was eager for a deal.	the international atomic energy agency plan draws out negotiations for many months.	2.4
3,535	myanmar government has stated myanmar will become opium-free by 2014.	myanmar government stated myanmar is on track to be drug-free by 2014.	4.6
3,536	jewish-american group the anti-defamation league (adl) published full-page advertisements in swiss and international papers in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal.	the anti-defamation league took out full-page advertisments in swiss and international newspapers earlier in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal.	4.4
3,537	france provides the rockets, guns and engines.	britain provides fuel tanks and gearboxes.	1.8
3,538	capital offenses in saudi arabia include rape, murder, apostasy, armed robbery and drug trafficking.	capital offences in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery.	3.2
3,539	bae systems is the uk's largest defense company.	bae systems is the uk's largest military	3.4
3,540	lavrov has told us secretary of state condoleezza rice that russia remains open to dialogue.	u.s. secretary of state condoleezza rice demanded russia withdraw its forces.	2.8
3,541	additional individuals and entities are subject to an assets freeze.	the resolution includes a broadened list of individuals and entities subject to an assets freeze.	3.8
3,542	withdrawal from the treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders.	withdrawal from the conventional forces in europe treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders.	3.4
3,543	fan stated the commission is primarily concerned with the term of future investment in taiwan.	fan stated the commission will ensure the commitments are upheld once the investments are under way.	1.8
3,544	government spokesman maseko stated that if administrative papers are in order the government of south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons from being transported through its territory to a neighboring landlocked country.	spokesman themba maseko stated as long as administrative papers are in order south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons being transported through south african territory to zimbabwe.	2.8
3,545	president dmitry medvedev's statement was posted on the kremlin website and carried in full by state news agencies.	the statement was posted on the kremlin web site and carried by state news agencies.	3.2
3,546	turkmenistan borders afghanistan.	sistan-baluchestan borders afghanistan and pakistan.	1.8
3,547	the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society.	the number of executions increased dramatically in 2007 amid a campaign which iranian authorities state is aimed at improving security in society.	3.4
3,548	syria denies having an undeclared nuclear program.	syria denies the existence of an undeclared nuclear program.	5
3,549	amnesty international is a rights group based in london.	the international institute for strategic studies is located in london.	1.4
3,550	the number 254 was tabulated with an afp count compiled from press and witness reports.	the number of executions in iran in 2007 was calculated by an afp count compiled from press reports.	2.2
3,551	the iranian government stated-- the iranian nuclear program remains peaceful.	the iranian government says the nuclear program is peaceful.	5
3,552	shingarev said it is very difficult to make a nuclear weapon from the plutonium in this fuel.	donohue said it is very difficult to manipulate radioactive isotopes without leaving a trail.	0.6
3,553	paris is the capital of france.	lima is the capital of	0.6
3,554	an indian government official spoke on condition of anonymity.	the official spoke on condition of anonymity.	3.4
3,555	russia had threatened several times to withdraw from the cfe when it was at odds with the united states over u.s. plans to install a missile defense shield in eastern	russia has repeatedly threatened withdrawal from the cfe in opposition to plans for the extension of the us missile defense shield to eastern europe.	4.6
3,556	the plan for tunisia is the creation of electronic databases to facilitate tax collection.	the plan for nigeria and mozambique is the creation an electronic database for real estate.	1.8
3,557	china has been praised by the international community for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.	china has been praised especially by the asia-pacific states for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.	4.2
3,558	the russian foreign ministry stated that russia has not suspended dialogue.	russian officials stated that russia will not reconsider the suspension.	2.6
3,559	arms smugglers and drug cartels must be eliminated from southeast asia.	arms smugglers and drug cartels abet terrorists.	2.8
3,560	the new law attempts to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to help innovation in japans's space industry.	the purpose of the new law is to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to encourage innovation in japans's space industry.	4.8
3,561	zhang stated-- china opposes restricting the peaceful use of nuclear energy by non-nuclear-weapon states on the basis of non-proliferation because the peaceful use of nuclear energy is a crucial objective of the npt.	zhang yan stated that china opposes using non-proliferation as a pretext for restricting and depriving non-nuclear-weapon states of the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy.	4.4
3,562	non-proliferation expert at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that the iaea report -- had an unusually strong tenor.	senior fellow at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that-- the international atomic energy agency plan is superficial.	4
3,563	the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe.	the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.	4.2
3,564	estonian officials stated that some of the cyber attacks that caused estonian government websites to shut down temporarily came from computers in the administration of russia including in the office of president vladimir putin.	officials in estonia including prime minister andrus ansip have claimed that some of the cyber attacks came from russian government computers including computers in the office of russian president vladimir putin.	3.8
3,565	britain has struck an agreement to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (about 13.9 billion us dollars).	the uk agreed to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (approximately 13.9 billion us dollars) to the uk defense company bae systems.	3.2
3,566	opium is the raw ingredient for heroin.	the poppies yielded the raw ingredient for heroin.	3.4
3,567	wi sung-lac refused to give any details about the north korean nuclear reactor project.	south korea has so far taken a cautious stance on the issue of the north korean nuclear reactor project.	3
3,568	the agreement aimed to establish a wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.	in a statement the british ministry of defense stated-- the agreement aims to establish wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.	3.4
3,569	many of those executed in iran are hanged in public.	many of the people executed are hanged in public.	3.4
3,570	the united states and the allies of the united states believe iran is pursuing nuclear arms.	the united states and some european nations believe that iran's nuclear projects are for the purpose of making nuclear weapons.	3.8
3,571	the cfe is very important for european security.	the cfe is a cornerstone of european security.	5
3,572	indian troops already fighting rebels in kashmir are now engaged in a massive campaign to destroy poppy crops in the region.	indian troops already fighting rebels are now also engaged in a massive operation to destroy poppy crops in kashmir.	5
3,573	the matter is delicate.	the iaea report is restricted.	0
3,574	last week russia announced that it will suspend participation in the cfe.	nato regrets russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe.	2.4
3,575	the u.s., other western nations and nato condemned the violence.	the u.s., other western nations and nato demanded a cease-fire.	3.6
3,576	indian nationals constitute the largest number of foreign inmates in nepal prisons.	drug traffickers from foreign countries constitute the largest percentage of foreign inmates in nepal.	2
3,577	the judicial order accused raghad of funding terrorism.	the court accused raghad saddam hussein of funding terrorism.	4.2
3,578	myanmar's military rulers burned approximately 250 million dollars worth of illegal drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.	myanmar's military rulers incinerated the drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.	3.75
3,579	iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.	the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society.	4
3,580	india accuses islamabad of funding and training guerrillas.	india accuses pakistan of funding and training the cross-border guerrillas.	3
3,581	the ensuing battle and airstrikes killed at least 10 militants.	an ensuing battle killed at least 10 militants.	3.6
3,582	the panamanian foreign ministry communique stated that the task force will facilitate the technological transfer and promote the biofuel production and consumption.	the panamanian foreign ministry communique stated that panama and brazil signed 3 juridical-issue treaties that included an extradition	1.8
3,583	vietnam has among the world's harshest drug laws.	vietnam's drug laws are among the world's strictest laws.	4.8
3,584	the indian government has prohibited direct or indirect export and import of all items, materials, goods and technology that could contribute to iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities.	india has prohibited direct or indirect export and import of all items, materials, goods and technology that could contribute to iran's nuclear weapons delivery systems.	3.2
3,585	the vietnam news agency reported that the ministry of public security stated that foreigners involved in drug trafficking cases in vietnam came mostly from laos, cambodia, australia, china, the united states and taiwan.	the vietnam news agency reported that the ministry of public security stated that police admitted that drug trafficking into vietnam is increasing but actions to prevent and stop the drug trafficking along the borders remained limited.	3.8
3,586	saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated-- the eu embargo prohibits direct or indirect supply of military equipment for use in myanmar.	saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated that -- the eu embargo explicitly states that no military equipment should be supplied either directly or indirectly for use in myanmar.	5
3,587	the united states and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended treaty.	the united states and other nato members have refused to do ratify the updates cfe.	3.2
3,588	the cfe limits the use of armed forces and heavy weaponry and prescribes measures aimed at confidence-building, transparency and cooperation between member states.	the treaty limits deployments of tanks and troops in nato and former easter european warsaw pact countries and establishes confidence-building, transparency and cooperation measures between member	3.8
3,589	bulgaria is located on the southeastern part of the balkan peninsula.	drug-trafficking activity is rampant in the southeastern part of the balkan peninsula.	1
3,590	elbaradei stated that this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation and not on possession of nuclear weapons.	this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation rather than on the possession of nuclear arms.	4
3,591	the iranian government has dismissed the allegations in the intelligence presented to the international atomic energy agency board as baseless and the intelligence used to support the allegations as fake.	the international atomic energy agency insists that the iranian government's simple denials of the intelligence presented to the international atomic energy agency board are not good enough to allay western countries suspicions.	2.2
3,592	the cfe treaty was established in 1990.	the treat was originally signed in 1990.	3.2
3,593	the conventional forces in europe treaty is considered a key arms control treaty.	the conventional forces in europe treaty was a key soviet-era arms control treaty.	4
3,594	nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution that toppled the dictatorship of anastasio somoza but imposed a cuban-style leftist regime.	nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution.	3.8
3,595	13 kurds from turkey were arrested near paris on suspicion of money-laundering for the kurdistan workers' party (pkk).	10 kurds are under investigation in france on suspicion of money-laundering for a terrorist organization known as kurdistan workers' party (pkk).	2.6
3,596	the meetings lasted 2 days.	the osce meeting lasted two days.	3.4
3,597	the villagers are inadvertently involving themselves in drug trafficking.	105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking.	1.4
3,598	the russian government strongly opposes u.s. plans to install antimissile defenses in europe and dismisses u.s. assertions that the interceptors are needed to defend against threats from iran.	after talks at nato headquarters baluyevsky repeated russia's opposition to u.s. plans to install antimissile defenses in europe and dismissed u.s. assertions that the interceptors were needed to defend against potential threats from iran.	3.2
3,599	hong kong universities collaborate with universities, businesses and government sectors of mainland china to coordinate training programs and research centers to promote high-tech research, commercialization, and technology transfer.	hong kong universities have collaborated with tertiary education, business and government sectors of mainland china to direct training programs and research centers to promote research commercialization and technology transfer.	5

3,500

the cfe treaty was signed in 1990.

the cfe treaty was established in 1990.

4.8

3,501

iran insists that the program is aimed solely at peaceful pursuits such as the generation of

iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes

4.4

3,502

china is an important force for safeguarding world peace.

china is an important force for promoting world development.

3.4

3,503

north korea denies involvement in any nuclear program in syria.

north korea denies involvement in any syrian nuclear project.

4.4

3,504

a spokesman for stockwell day was not immediately available for

chinese authorities were not immediately available for comment.

1.2

3,505

kim myong-chol warned that if there was an interdiction of north korean vessels the north korean government would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington.

kim myong-chol stated that north korea would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington dc.

3.8

3,506

iran is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.

the islamic republic is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.

3.8

3,507

john duncan is great britain's ambassador for multilateral arms control and disarmament.

at un assembly chinese government urges increased efforts toward global arms control and disarmament.

1.4

3,508

the treaty was amended in 1999 after the collapse of the soviet union.

the treaty was amended in 1999 to reflect changes since the soviet breakup.

4

3,509

kashmir is divided between india and pakistan.

kashmir is claimed by both india and pakistan.

4.4

3,510

south korea and israel oppose proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and an arms race.

china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.

1.4

3,511

kadhafi warns that us and britain's failure to compensate libya for nuclear disarmament will deter iran and north korea from disarming.

western countries' failure to sufficiently compensate libya will deter iran and north korea from disarming.

3.4

3,512

russia ratified the amended treaty.

russia ratified the updated treaty in 2004.

3.4

3,513

a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare and will be prepared to assist nato members with response to any future cyber attacks.

a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare.

3.4

3,514

jamaat-i-islami's youth wing staged a separate demonstration in kashmir.

jamaat-i-islami's youth wing's demonstration was against a us attack on iraq.

3

3,515

iran is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.

the islamic republic is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.

3.8

3,516

china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons.

china has always opposed the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

4.4

3,517

a breakdown of order in china will lead to significant global turmoil.

a breakdown of order in china will be worse than in afghanistan or yugoslavia.

3.4

3,518

north korea has claimed nuclear ambitions and currently north korea is reported to have missiles aimed at japan.

north korea has boasted of nuclear ambitions and north korea is now reported to have missiles trained on

4

3,519

abuja is the capital of

tskhinvali is the capital of georgia.

0.8

3,520

the united states government has accused the iranian government of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear program.

the us and allies have accused iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear program.

4.6

3,521

tirana is the capital of

abuja is the capital of

1

3,522

in an armed clash iranian police kill 4 alleged drug traffickers, arrest 2, and seize nearly 5 metric tons of opium and morphine.

during armed clashes in southeastern iran police seized nearly 5 metric tons (5.5 tons) of opium and morphine.

3.2

3,523

iran's nuclear projects are for peaceful purposes.

iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes

3.6

3,524

china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.

china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons.

4.2

3,525

china is north korea's closest ally.

north korea is a reclusive state.

1.2

3,526

libyan foreign minister abdel rahman shalgam visited london during the first visit by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.

shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.

4.2

3,527

goff stated that this presents a major threat to global security.

it presents a major threat to global security.

3.6

3,528

cambodia and vietnam finalized an agreement to stop asian and european drug traffickers.

syrian and russian officials signed an agreement of cooperation in combating drug trafficking.

2

3,529

activists have stated that russia is imprisoning people without evidence of illegal activity.

russia imprisons people without evidence of illegal activity.

4.2

3,530

restraining extremist groups is becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed.

bruguiere stated-- restraining extremist groups particularly across europe was becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed.

3.8

3,531

zabol is a town in southeastern iran.

khoramabad is a city in western iran.

1.2

3,532

detainees to be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnapping and the funding of terrorism and include members of the military and police.

iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism.

3.25

3,533

existing rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months.

experts stated that the rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months.

4.2

3,534

the international atomic energy agency may have been tricked because it was eager for a deal.

the international atomic energy agency plan draws out negotiations for many months.

2.4

3,535

myanmar government has stated myanmar will become opium-free by 2014.

myanmar government stated myanmar is on track to be drug-free by 2014.

4.6

3,536

jewish-american group the anti-defamation league (adl) published full-page advertisements in swiss and international papers in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal.

the anti-defamation league took out full-page advertisments in swiss and international newspapers earlier in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal.

4.4

3,537

france provides the rockets, guns and engines.

britain provides fuel tanks and gearboxes.

1.8

3,538

capital offenses in saudi arabia include rape, murder, apostasy, armed robbery and drug trafficking.

capital offences in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery.

3.2

3,539

bae systems is the uk's largest defense company.

bae systems is the uk's largest military

3.4

3,540

lavrov has told us secretary of state condoleezza rice that russia remains open to dialogue.

u.s. secretary of state condoleezza rice demanded russia withdraw its forces.

2.8

3,541

additional individuals and entities are subject to an assets freeze.

the resolution includes a broadened list of individuals and entities subject to an assets freeze.

3.8

3,542

withdrawal from the treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders.

withdrawal from the conventional forces in europe treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders.

3.4

3,543

fan stated the commission is primarily concerned with the term of future investment in taiwan.

fan stated the commission will ensure the commitments are upheld once the investments are under way.

1.8

3,544

government spokesman maseko stated that if administrative papers are in order the government of south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons from being transported through its territory to a neighboring landlocked country.

spokesman themba maseko stated as long as administrative papers are in order south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons being transported through south african territory to zimbabwe.

2.8

3,545

president dmitry medvedev's statement was posted on the kremlin website and carried in full by state news agencies.

the statement was posted on the kremlin web site and carried by state news agencies.

3.2

3,546

turkmenistan borders afghanistan.

sistan-baluchestan borders afghanistan and pakistan.

1.8

3,547

the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society.

the number of executions increased dramatically in 2007 amid a campaign which iranian authorities state is aimed at improving security in society.

3.4

3,548

syria denies having an undeclared nuclear program.

syria denies the existence of an undeclared nuclear program.

5

3,549

amnesty international is a rights group based in london.

the international institute for strategic studies is located in london.

1.4

3,550

the number 254 was tabulated with an afp count compiled from press and witness reports.

the number of executions in iran in 2007 was calculated by an afp count compiled from press reports.

2.2

3,551

the iranian government stated-- the iranian nuclear program remains peaceful.

the iranian government says the nuclear program is peaceful.

5

3,552

shingarev said it is very difficult to make a nuclear weapon from the plutonium in this fuel.

donohue said it is very difficult to manipulate radioactive isotopes without leaving a trail.

0.6

3,553

paris is the capital of france.

lima is the capital of

0.6

3,554

an indian government official spoke on condition of anonymity.

the official spoke on condition of anonymity.

3.4

3,555

russia had threatened several times to withdraw from the cfe when it was at odds with the united states over u.s. plans to install a missile defense shield in eastern

russia has repeatedly threatened withdrawal from the cfe in opposition to plans for the extension of the us missile defense shield to eastern europe.

4.6

3,556

the plan for tunisia is the creation of electronic databases to facilitate tax collection.

the plan for nigeria and mozambique is the creation an electronic database for real estate.

1.8

3,557

china has been praised by the international community for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.

china has been praised especially by the asia-pacific states for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.

4.2

3,558

the russian foreign ministry stated that russia has not suspended dialogue.

russian officials stated that russia will not reconsider the suspension.

2.6

3,559

arms smugglers and drug cartels must be eliminated from southeast asia.

arms smugglers and drug cartels abet terrorists.

2.8

3,560

the new law attempts to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to help innovation in japans's space industry.

the purpose of the new law is to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to encourage innovation in japans's space industry.

4.8

3,561

zhang stated-- china opposes restricting the peaceful use of nuclear energy by non-nuclear-weapon states on the basis of non-proliferation because the peaceful use of nuclear energy is a crucial objective of the npt.

zhang yan stated that china opposes using non-proliferation as a pretext for restricting and depriving non-nuclear-weapon states of the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy.

4.4

3,562

non-proliferation expert at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that the iaea report -- had an unusually strong tenor.

senior fellow at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that-- the international atomic energy agency plan is superficial.

4

3,563

the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe.

the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.

4.2

3,564

estonian officials stated that some of the cyber attacks that caused estonian government websites to shut down temporarily came from computers in the administration of russia including in the office of president vladimir putin.

officials in estonia including prime minister andrus ansip have claimed that some of the cyber attacks came from russian government computers including computers in the office of russian president vladimir putin.

3.8

3,565

britain has struck an agreement to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (about 13.9 billion us dollars).

the uk agreed to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (approximately 13.9 billion us dollars) to the uk defense company bae systems.

3.2

3,566

opium is the raw ingredient for heroin.

the poppies yielded the raw ingredient for heroin.

3.4

3,567

wi sung-lac refused to give any details about the north korean nuclear reactor project.

south korea has so far taken a cautious stance on the issue of the north korean nuclear reactor project.

3

3,568

the agreement aimed to establish a wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.

in a statement the british ministry of defense stated-- the agreement aims to establish wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.

3.4

3,569

many of those executed in iran are hanged in public.

many of the people executed are hanged in public.

3.4

3,570

the united states and the allies of the united states believe iran is pursuing nuclear arms.

the united states and some european nations believe that iran's nuclear projects are for the purpose of making nuclear weapons.

3.8

3,571

the cfe is very important for european security.

the cfe is a cornerstone of european security.

5

3,572

indian troops already fighting rebels in kashmir are now engaged in a massive campaign to destroy poppy crops in the region.

indian troops already fighting rebels are now also engaged in a massive operation to destroy poppy crops in kashmir.

5

3,573

the matter is delicate.

the iaea report is restricted.

0

3,574

last week russia announced that it will suspend participation in the cfe.

nato regrets russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe.

2.4

3,575

the u.s., other western nations and nato condemned the violence.

the u.s., other western nations and nato demanded a cease-fire.

3.6

3,576

indian nationals constitute the largest number of foreign inmates in nepal prisons.

drug traffickers from foreign countries constitute the largest percentage of foreign inmates in nepal.

2

3,577

the judicial order accused raghad of funding terrorism.

the court accused raghad saddam hussein of funding terrorism.

4.2

3,578

myanmar's military rulers burned approximately 250 million dollars worth of illegal drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

myanmar's military rulers incinerated the drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

3.75

3,579

iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.

the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society.

4

3,580

india accuses islamabad of funding and training guerrillas.

india accuses pakistan of funding and training the cross-border guerrillas.

3

3,581

the ensuing battle and airstrikes killed at least 10 militants.

an ensuing battle killed at least 10 militants.

3.6

3,582

the panamanian foreign ministry communique stated that the task force will facilitate the technological transfer and promote the biofuel production and consumption.

the panamanian foreign ministry communique stated that panama and brazil signed 3 juridical-issue treaties that included an extradition

1.8

3,583

vietnam has among the world's harshest drug laws.

vietnam's drug laws are among the world's strictest laws.

4.8

3,584

the indian government has prohibited direct or indirect export and import of all items, materials, goods and technology that could contribute to iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities.

india has prohibited direct or indirect export and import of all items, materials, goods and technology that could contribute to iran's nuclear weapons delivery systems.

3.2

3,585

the vietnam news agency reported that the ministry of public security stated that foreigners involved in drug trafficking cases in vietnam came mostly from laos, cambodia, australia, china, the united states and taiwan.

the vietnam news agency reported that the ministry of public security stated that police admitted that drug trafficking into vietnam is increasing but actions to prevent and stop the drug trafficking along the borders remained limited.

3.8

3,586

saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated-- the eu embargo prohibits direct or indirect supply of military equipment for use in myanmar.

saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated that -- the eu embargo explicitly states that no military equipment should be supplied either directly or indirectly for use in myanmar.

5

3,587

the united states and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended treaty.

the united states and other nato members have refused to do ratify the updates cfe.

3.2

3,588

the cfe limits the use of armed forces and heavy weaponry and prescribes measures aimed at confidence-building, transparency and cooperation between member states.

the treaty limits deployments of tanks and troops in nato and former easter european warsaw pact countries and establishes confidence-building, transparency and cooperation measures between member

3.8

3,589

bulgaria is located on the southeastern part of the balkan peninsula.

drug-trafficking activity is rampant in the southeastern part of the balkan peninsula.

1

3,590

elbaradei stated that this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation and not on possession of nuclear weapons.

this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation rather than on the possession of nuclear arms.

4

3,591

the iranian government has dismissed the allegations in the intelligence presented to the international atomic energy agency board as baseless and the intelligence used to support the allegations as fake.

the international atomic energy agency insists that the iranian government's simple denials of the intelligence presented to the international atomic energy agency board are not good enough to allay western countries suspicions.

2.2

3,592

the cfe treaty was established in 1990.

the treat was originally signed in 1990.

3.2

3,593

the conventional forces in europe treaty is considered a key arms control treaty.

the conventional forces in europe treaty was a key soviet-era arms control treaty.

4

3,594

nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution that toppled the dictatorship of anastasio somoza but imposed a cuban-style leftist regime.

nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution.

3.8

3,595

13 kurds from turkey were arrested near paris on suspicion of money-laundering for the kurdistan workers' party (pkk).

10 kurds are under investigation in france on suspicion of money-laundering for a terrorist organization known as kurdistan workers' party (pkk).

2.6

3,596

the meetings lasted 2 days.

the osce meeting lasted two days.

3.4

3,597

the villagers are inadvertently involving themselves in drug trafficking.

105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking.

1.4

3,598

the russian government strongly opposes u.s. plans to install antimissile defenses in europe and dismisses u.s. assertions that the interceptors are needed to defend against threats from iran.

after talks at nato headquarters baluyevsky repeated russia's opposition to u.s. plans to install antimissile defenses in europe and dismissed u.s. assertions that the interceptors were needed to defend against potential threats from iran.

3.2

3,599

hong kong universities collaborate with universities, businesses and government sectors of mainland china to coordinate training programs and research centers to promote high-tech research, commercialization, and technology transfer.

hong kong universities have collaborated with tertiary education, business and government sectors of mainland china to direct training programs and research centers to promote research commercialization and technology transfer.

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