In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].

Q: Crippling cuts to defence spending have left Britain unable to defend itself or stand up to Russia, according to the former head of the Army. General Sir Peter Wall said the 'consequences' of the squeeze on funding is now 'playing out' in the UK's approach to dealing with Vladimir Putin. He joins a growing chorus of criticism of the refusal by any of the main parties to protect defence spending from cuts after the election, despite a pledge to increase foreign aid budgets being enshrined in law. General Sir Peter Wall said the 'consequences' of the squeeze on funding is now 'playing out' in the UK's approach to dealing with Vladimir PutinSir Peter Wall says consequences of budget cuts are now 'playing out'UK is reluctant to face up to Russia incursions into airspace and watersJoins chorus of criticism of the impact of spending cuts on the militaryCameron under pressure to commit 2% of GDP to defence under UN target 
 Question:Up to 30,000 service personnel could go - with the _ likely to bear the heaviest cuts - leaving the armed forces with a combined strength of just 115,000 by the end of the decade, it predicted.

A: Army
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Q: Planners in Windsor have allowed two Costa cafes less than 500 yards apart (file picture) Coffee addicts in Windsor won't have to go far for a fix – after planners in the royal borough allowed two Costa shops less than 500 yards apart. And anyone really desperate can always stop off at the Costa Express in between. The latest Costa will open on the site of the former Dedworth Road HSBC branch, the last bank in the area before it closed last year amid protests. Less than 500 yards away is a Costa which replaced a cycle shop earlier this year.Town planners have allowed two Costa cafes less than 500 yards apartTwo coffee shops in Windsor will be just a short walk away from each otherAnd there is even a Costa Express in between the two new outlets 
 Question:_'s planning application says the new shop would be a 'significant driver to local trade'.

A: Costa
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Q: They've been the shining lights in a Leicester team who have taken the Premier League by storm this season - but this Chelsea test was their chance to showcase their talents on the big stage. With 24 league goals between them going into Monday's clash, seven more than their opponents had managed all season, it's safe to say Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez have been two men on fire. The pair knew what was at stake, too. Win and the Foxes would return to the top of the table - but lose to the reigning champions and doubts over their title credentials would be raised.Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez were the star performers in Chelsea winThe Leicester double act continue to take the Premier League by stormVardy met Mahrez's cross to open scoring against reigning championsAlgeria winger then joined in on the act with an exceptional solo strikeClaudio Ranieri's men returned to top of the table after securing 2-1 win 
 Question:This clash, despite the heroics of all of _'s players this season, was yet another example of why these two are the stand-out performers in a team who spring a surprise every weekend.

A:
The Leicester
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