Problem: Animals are permitted to enter the UK 6 months later without quarantine as long as they have been treated for ticks, fleas and tapeworms between 24 and 48 hours before boarding the transport that will return the pets to the UK.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Quarantine is compulsory for animals to enter the UK.
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Answer: no


Problem: The longest stay in space was 438 days by Valeri Polyakov.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The record for the longest stay in space, by a human, is 438 days.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Three Democrats joined the committee's 10 majority Republicans in a 13-5 vote to advance the conservative judge's nomination to the full Senate. Five Democrats opposed Roberts.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The Senate Judiciary Committee, on Thursday, approved Judge John Roberts' nomination as the next Supreme Court Chief Justice, virtually assuring his confirmation by the Senate next week.
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Answer: no


Problem: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has ordered security forces to take firm action against rioters following the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. The violence has left at least 44 people dead and dozens injured. Mr. Musharraf insisted the measures were to protect people. VOA's Ayaz Gul reports from Islamabad that a bitter dispute has also erupted over how the 54-year-old politician died and who was behind her assassination.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Musharraf has ordered rioters to take firm action against security forces.
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Answer:
no