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3,700 | japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi said the shift of the rods was proactive. | in 2002 japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi attended an summit in north korea with north korean leader kim jong il. | 1.2 |
3,701 | the opposition japanese communist party was against the new law and feared it would lead to a stronger military. | the opposition japanese communist party was against the bill proposing the new law. | 3.2 |
3,702 | some asean officials stated such standardization would be difficult due to different countries' political systems. | some officials stated the task would be difficult for asean members because of varied legal and political systems. | 3.6 |
3,703 | iraq has been lobbying for the security council to stop using the country's oil revenue to pay compensation to victims of the 1991 gulf war and the salaries of the united nations monitoring, verification and inspection commission inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food accounts transferred to the government's development fund. | iraq's new leaders have been lobbying for the united nations security council to stop using the iraq's oil revenue to pay the salaries of the inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food account transferred to the iraqi government. | 4 |
3,704 | a key european arms control treaty must be maintained. | the cfe treaty is a key european arms control treaty. | 2.2 |
3,705 | the golden triangle region was 1 of the world's biggest producers of opium. | helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium. | 2.6 |
3,706 | the united states dismissed the action as nuclear blackmail. | the united states said it would stand up to nuclear blackmail and has ruled out negotiations. | 2.2 |
3,707 | the meeting was 3 days long. | the meetings lasted 2 days. | 2.8 |
3,708 | the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will also address crop substitution initiatives for impoverished ethnic minorities who still rely on opium cultivation. | the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will discuss how to find markets for goods produced under crop substitution and other related programs such as eco-tourism and handicraft manufacturing. | 3.6 |
3,709 | china is a nuclear power and member of the u.n. security council. | china is a permanent member of the un security | 3 |
3,710 | north korean officials are suspected of building nuclear weapons. | north korea is currently in the process of dismantling its nuclear weapons program. | 2 |
3,711 | australian television reporter peter lloyd faces 3 new drug charges in singapore. | according to court documents -- on 25 july australian television reporter peter lloyd faced 3 new drug charges in singapore. | 3.4 |
3,712 | president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty. | russian president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty due to circumstances that affect the security of the russian federation and require immediate measure. | 3 |
3,713 | the extradition conditions stipulate that the tunisian can only be prosecuted for the single charge of falsifying documents that italian authorities can provide sufficient evidence to prosecute. | spokesman for the swiss justice ministry folco galli stated that the extradition conditions stipulate that mejri can only be prosecuted on a single charge of falsifying documents for which italian authorities could provide sufficient evidence to prosecute. | 2.6 |
3,714 | the attacks are believed to have come from russian administration ip addresses in response to the relocation of a soviet statue in estonia. | the attacks occurred after a dispute between the governments of russia and estonia over the relocation of a soviet war memorial. | 3 |
3,715 | india and pakistan remain outside the treaty. | israel remains outside the treaty. | 2 |
3,716 | china is a member of the ballistic missile club. | russia is a member of the quartet on the middle east. | 0 |
3,717 | russia may pull out of the treaty if the us and other nato allies refuse to ratify the amended version. | warned that russia would withdraw from the treaty if western nations refuse to ratify its amended version. | 4.4 |
3,718 | this is particularly true in the poorest countries. | this was particularly after ethiopia withdraws its forces. | 0.4 |
3,719 | iran has noticeably increased the number of executions in recent months as officials enforce a campaign aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in | iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society. | 3.6 |
3,720 | a statement issued by the official spa news agency stated that-- al-dosari was convicted of drug trafficking. | the rapist was identified as hossein safarlou and had also been convicted of drug trafficking. | 0.6 |
3,721 | both tajikistan and uzbekistan share a border with afghanistan and have experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years. | neighboring kyrgyzstan has also experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years. | 1.8 |
3,722 | russia said the system is a clear threat to russian security. | it is a serious threat to international security. | 1.8 |
3,723 | the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering and allegedly used proceeds to fund terrorist groups in chechnya. | the dans stated the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering. | 3 |
3,724 | at the state scientific center of applied microbiology there is every kind of deadly bacteria that was studied for use in the secret biological weapons program of the soviet union. | the state scientific center of applied microbiology has been working with western scientists to convert the complex into a biomedical manufacturing site. | 3.4 |
3,725 | the international atomic energy agency has no access to people, documents, sites. | the international atomic energy agency is based in | 1.2 |
3,726 | the book states that the drug conveys a completely positive image. | the official stated that this was a complete technology transfer. | 0 |
3,727 | 40 inmates are serving sentences for murder. | 105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking. | 1.4 |
3,728 | russia is fulfilling obligations and decreasing forces. | russia's suspension of obligations under the cfe treaty is temporary. | 2 |
3,729 | executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated that-- the iaea report is 1 in a series of bad signs. | executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated the israeli document could affect the debate over india. | 3.6 |
3,730 | the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe. | the treaty is one of several issues causing tense relations between the governments of russia and the u.s. and europe. | 4 |
3,731 | korobeynichev's laboratory worked with the u.s. lawrence livermore national laboratory. | korobeynichev's laboratory worked with other scientific institutes. | 3.2 |
3,732 | lugar and nunn are senators. | lugar and nunn awarded the prime minister a medal. | 1.8 |
3,733 | officials state that decision about the treaty will depend on u.s. action on its plans to deploy missile defense systems in poland and the czech republic. | russian military officials stated the decision would depend on whether the united states proceeds with its plan to deploy missile defense components in poland and the czech republic. | 4 |
3,734 | signing of the agreement is a peripheral issue of the meeting of chiefs of defense staff from the 26 ally countries of nato. | the agreement was signed during a regular meeting of chiefs of defense staff from the 26 nato allies. | 3 |
3,735 | in early may 2002 officials from the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an anti-terrorism agreement to share airline passenger lists and other intelligence. | in early may 2002 the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an agreement to share terrorism intelligence. | 3.6 |
3,736 | after the first meeting between leaders of the european union and leaders from albania, bosnia and herzegowina, croatia, macedonia and serbia and montenegro, leaders from the western balkan countries pledge to diminish organized crime and corruption in the balkans to meet requirements of european union membership. | leaders from albania, bosnia and herzegowina, croatia, macedonia and serbia and montenegro met for the first time with european union leaders to pursue joining the european union. | 3.2 |
3,737 | the resolution requires all 192 united nations member states to adopt laws to prevent terrorists, black marketeers and other non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons or the materials to make them. | resolution 1540 requires all countries to adopt laws to prevent non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons, the materials to make them, and the missiles and other systems to deliver them. | 3.6 |
3,738 | the international atomic energy association stated that jordan has agreed to the additional measures. | international atomic energy association is the united nations watchdog. | 2 |
3,739 | there is much concern over the drug. | there is much work to be done. | 0.4 |
3,740 | the amnesty international report suggested that-- belgium begin immediate talks with india to prevent future sales of the alh, components or military technology to myanmar. | the report urged belgium to begin immediate talks with india in order to prevent future weapons sale to myanmar. | 3 |
3,741 | capital offenses in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, apostasy, blasphemy, serious drug trafficking, repeated sodomy, adultery, prostitution, treason and espionage. | capital offenses in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery. | 3 |
3,742 | saudi arabia is an absolute monarchy that has taken steps towards reform. | saudi arabia is an absolute monarchy and has a consultative council appointed by the government. | 3.4 |
3,743 | the spokesman said there will be an exchange of opinions on topical international and regional matters based on a joint working relationship at the heart of the u.n. kamynin said russia recognizes the participation of libya in the work of the u.n. security council. | kamynin said there will be an exchange of opinions on topical international and regional matters based on a joint working relationship at the heart of the un. | 3 |
3,744 | shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969. | a visit to libya by the russian foreign minister was announced. | 2.6 |
3,745 | indian and pakistani governments nearly engaged in a fourth conflict in 1999. | indian and pakistani governments each conducted nuclear tests in may 1998. | 1.8 |
3,746 | iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism. | iguaran stated that the detainees were also involved in the murders of police members of an anti-kidnapping group. | 3.8 |
3,747 | 3 suspected extremists were released on bail. | 1 suspected extremist was provisionally released without bail. | 2.4 |
3,748 | 6 czech hospital employees are charged with human organ trafficking. | the accused will be charged with international drug trafficking. | 0.8 |
3,749 | this further aggravated the situation. | north korea should not act further to aggravate the situation. | 2 |
3,750 | Drug lord captured by marines in Mexico | Suspected drug lord known as ‘El Taliban’ held in Mexico | 2.6 |
3,751 | SC dismisses govt's review plea in Vodafone tax case | SC dismisses govt's review petition on Vodafone tax verdict | 4.4 |
3,752 | Explosion hits oil pipeline in Syria's Homs | Explosion hits pipeline as Assad attacks cities | 2.6 |
3,753 | NATO Soldier Killed In Afghan Attack | NATO soldier killed in S. Afghanistan | 3.8 |
3,754 | Castro celebrates 86th birthday Monday | Fidel Castro celebrates 86th birthday | 4.2 |
3,755 | Israel ex-spy warns against 'messianic' Iran war | Israeli ex-spy boss: no trust in leadership over Iran – video | 3 |
3,756 | Eye Opener: Supreme Court rules on Arizona immigration law | U.S. Supreme Court issues split ruling on Arizona immigration law | 3.8 |
3,757 | NATO traces path out of Afghanistan | NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition | 3.2 |
3,758 | Syria says suicide bomber kills 10 in Damascus | Damascus 'suicide bombing' kills 10 | 4 |
3,759 | Sachin Tendulkar says I'm not God, I'm Sachin | Sachin Tendulkar scores cricket's first 100th century | 0.8 |
3,760 | Australian PM Gillard set to win leadership challenge | Australian PM defiant under pressure over leadership | 2.4 |
3,761 | Obama backs Philippines over South China Sea | Obama says clear rules needed to calm South China Sea | 2.4 |
3,762 | Teenager in China kills 8, wounds 5 in knife attack | Teenager kills 8 in knife attack | 3.2 |
3,763 | Syrian rebels move command from Turkey to Syria | Free Syrian Army moves headquarters from Turkey to Syria | 3.8 |
3,764 | Knesset speaker: Obama reelection bad for Israel | 7 states sue over Obama administration's birth control rule | 0.4 |
3,765 | Greece bond exchange the largest debt restructuring in history | Greece secures biggest debt deal in history | 2.8 |
3,766 | Putin 'Wins Russian Presidential Election' | Polls open in Russian presidential election | 1 |
3,767 | Indian finance minister quits to run for president | Julian Assange Plans to Run for Australian Senate | 0.2 |
3,768 | Jerry Sandusky found guilty in child sex abuse trial | Sandusky found guilty in child sex abuse trial | 3.8 |
3,769 | Three Tibetans self-immolate in western China: report | 7 Tibetans self-immolate in China | 2.4 |
3,770 | White House in damage control over Obama Supreme Court remarks | Fact check: Obama's Supreme Court remarks | 3.6 |
3,771 | Annan warns talks of Syria risks | Putin, Annan meet on Syria crisis | 2 |
3,772 | Quartet calls on Israelis, Palestinians to end irritants | Occupation to confiscate 30 dunums of Palestinian land in Deir Estia | 1.4 |
3,773 | Saudis to permit women to compete in Olympics | Saudi Women Allowed To Compete At Olympics | 4.8 |
3,774 | Nigeria university mass attacked by gunmen | Nigeria: University Bombed in North | 2.2 |
3,775 | China's Cabinet promises to boost economy | China's Wen promises job creation | 3.2 |
3,776 | Tropical Storm Isaac boosts jobless claims | Tropical Storm Joyce forms, stays in open Atlantic | 1 |
3,777 | Freddie Starr Arrested In Savile Abuse Probe | Third man arrested in Savile sex abuse probe | 3.2 |
3,778 | Romney announces Paul Ryan as running mate | Romney names Ryan as running mate | 5 |
3,779 | Stocks rise early after Greek deal, then flatten | Stocks edge higher after Greek debt deal | 3.6 |
3,780 | Suicide bombing rocks elite Yemen military camp | Suicide bombers attack Yemen military posts | 4 |
3,781 | NATO: 2 International Troops Killed in Afghanistan | Three NATO troops killed in one day in Afghanistan | 2.2 |
3,782 | Moscow protesters demand Vladimir Putin's resignation | Moscow protest against Vladimir Putin smaller and quieter | 1.8 |
3,783 | French election turnout higher than expected | French presidential election: first round - live updates | 1 |
3,784 | Australia to establish the world's largest marine reserve | Australia creates world's largest marine reserves | 4.4 |
3,785 | Two U.S. soldiers shot, killed by Afghan soldier | Two British soldiers killed by Afghan policeman | 1.6 |
3,786 | Italy soldiers die in Afghanistan | Two UK Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan | 1.4 |
3,787 | Abbas to lead Palestinian unity government | Abbas proposed as PM in interim unity government | 4 |
3,788 | Egypt’s Coptic Church Names New Pope | Egypt's Coptic Church Prepares to Choose Pope | 2.8 |
3,789 | Malawi Officially Confirms President's Death | Malawi confirms President Mutharika's death | 3.6 |
3,790 | Mali's Tuareg rebels declare independence | Mali rebels declare independent 'Azawad' | 3.8 |
3,791 | Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour de France titles | Lance Armstrong plots strategy after loss of titles | 1.4 |
3,792 | Egypt votes on final day of presidential election | Polls open in France for presidential election | 1 |
3,793 | Is Madeleine McCann Still Alive? | Reopen Madeleine case, police urge | 0.6 |
3,794 | Aussie surfers find stricken asylum seekers | Mayday: fears for asylum seekers | 1.4 |
3,795 | ISAF: 4 coalition troops killed in attack involving Afghan police | NATO says four troops killed in "insider" attack in Afghan south | 3 |
3,796 | UN Security Council unanimous vote on Syria | UN Security Council to vote on up to 300 Syria monitors | 3.2 |
3,797 | Gunman kills 6 in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple | Gunman kills six in shooting at Sikh temple in Wisconsin | 5 |
3,798 | Audi to buy motorcycle maker Ducati | Probe into motor insurance market | 0.6 |
3,799 | China news agency: Still hope for Syria peace | China state news agency: There's still hope for Syria peace | 4.2 |
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