Problem: Slavkov, accused in the Salt Lake scandal but later cleared, said he had been approached by Takatch.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Slavkov, defendant in the scandal of Salt Lake but that later was exculpated, in fact said that Takatch.
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Answer: no


Problem: Hurricane Katrina petroleum-supply outlook improved somewhat, yesterday, as U.S. and European governments agreed to release 2 million barrels a day, of oil and refined products, from their reserves.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Offers by individual European governments, involved supplies of crude or refined oil products.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Contrary to what is happening in some other parts of the Amazon, where the forest is being slashed and burned at an alarming rate, those who want to save Acre's forest seem to be winning.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Slash and burn cycle of clearing causes many problems in the rainforest.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Jack Straw, the Foreign Secretary, will meet his Brazilian counterpart, Celso Amorim, in London today.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Celso Amorim resides in London.
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Answer:
no