Problem: Vodafone's share of net new subscribers in Japan has dwindled in recent months.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
There have been many new subscribers to Vodafone in Japan in the past few months.
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Answer: no


Problem: Kozlowski and the company's former chief financial officer, Mark Swartz, were sentenced, on Monday, to up to 25 years in prison.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
A New York state judge also ordered Kozlowski and former Chief Financial Officer, Mark Swartz, to serve 25 years in prison.
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Answer: no


Problem: O'Connor then fought on the side of the Republicans in the 1921-22 Civil War, with those who favored rejection of the treaty which brought peace between Ireland and Britain, but at the cost of a divided island.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Ireland has been divided since 1921.
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Answer: no


Problem: Amid rumors that China's 90-year-old senior leader, Deng Xiaoping, is near death, the visit also comes at a propitious moment to establish relationships with top officials, both military and civilian, who are likely to play a role in the post-Deng succession period as China struggles to find a new leader.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Deng Xiaoping is 90 years old.
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Answer:
yes