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?
Jack Straw is a partner of Celso Amorim.
****
Answer: no


Problem: Merseyside Police concluded after a brief inspection that the controversial blog Liverpool Evil Cabal does not break criminal law. However the council officers continue to search for the editor. The blog has been blocked on computers controlled by Liverpool Direct Ltd, a company jointly owned by Liverpool City Council and British Telecom. The council's elected officials have denied ordering the block and are currently investigating its origin.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Liverpool Evil Cabal is the name of an online blog.
****
Answer: yes


Problem: Bountiful arrived after war's end, sailing into San Francisco Bay 21 August 1945. Bountiful was then assigned as hospital ship at Yokosuka, Japan, departing San Francisco 1 November 1945.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Bountiful reached San Francisco in August 1945.
****
Answer: yes


Problem: The floods were exceptional since they affected an extensive area across Europe from the UK to Spain and as far east as the Black Sea coast. Economic losses amounted to EUR 9.2 bn in Germany, EUR 2.9 bn in Austria and EUR 2.3 bn in the Czech Republic. Total economic damage exceeds EUR 15 bn.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Flooding in Europe causes major economic losses.
****
Answer:
yes