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Retrieve semantically similar text.During 2001 and 2002, Morgenthau said, wire transfers from just four of Beacon Hill's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion. | Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said. | That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The bill says that a woman who undergoes such an abortion couldn't be prosecuted. | A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill. | again, this is not a constitutional issue. |
Retrieve semantically similar text."I came basically to Washington to establish relationships and to make sure that we are getting more federal money to California," Schwarzenegger said after meeting with congressional Republicans. | "I came to Washington basically to establish relationships and make sure we are getting more federal money," Schwarzenegger said after one meeting. | Daniels said he doesn't know what Bush will say at tonight's $2,000-per-person reception to raise funds for his presidential re-election bid. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Another shooting linked to the spree occurred Nov. 11 at Hamilton Central Elementary in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway. | The latest shooting linked to the spree was a Nov. 11 shooting at Hamilton Township Elementary School in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway. | Police: 19 hurt in NOLA Mother's Day shooting |
Retrieve semantically similar text.On Tuesday, the central bank left interest rates steady, as expected, but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks. | The central bank's policy board left rates steady for now, as widely expected, but surprised the market by declaring that overall risks were weighted toward weakness. | In Canada, the surging dollar was in focus again as it struggled and just failed to stay above the 75 cent (U.S.) mark. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved. | U.S. officials did not say whether American forces, who were acting on intelligence, crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian guards were involved. | north korea denies involvement in any syrian nuclear project. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, turned himself in in June; his deputy was killed in a recent shootout with Saudi forces. | Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, surrendered in June; his deputy was killed in a shoot-out with Saudi forces recently. | Pakistani Mob Kills Man 'for Burning Koran' |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Palm Wednesday announced plans to acquire Handspring, a company started by Jeff Hawkins, regarded by many as the father of the Palm handheld. | Palm said on Wednesday it plans to buy Handspring, a company created by renegade Palm co-founder Jeff Hawkins. | A bird is perched on a person's gloved hand. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The government recently shelved peace talks with the MILF, being brokered by Malaysia, after a string of attacks, including three bombings, on Mindanao. | The government recently shelved peace talks being brokered by neighbouring Malaysia after a spate of attacks on Mindanao, including three deadly bombings, that it blamed on the MILF. | China state news agency: There's still hope for Syria peace |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The union had not yet revealed which chain would be targeted. | The union said it would reveal later which chain would be targeted. | north korea denies involvement in any syrian nuclear project. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Turkish authorities have said all the suicide bombers were Turks. | Ankara says all four suicide bombers were Turkish. | Damascus 'suicide bombing' kills 10 |
Retrieve semantically similar text.From Florida to Alaska, thousands of revelers vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages. | Thousands of revellers, celebrating the decision, vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages. | Following California's lead, several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Additionally, the h2210’s cradle has room to charge a second battery. | The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery. | Hajj to go ahead despite crane collapse |
Retrieve semantically similar text."Close co-operation between law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism," Mr Howard said. | Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism, he said. | this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation rather than on the possession of nuclear arms. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The mother also alleged in the lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards. | The mother also contended that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards during the 1998 confrontation. | A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday and was expected to hit somewhere along the Texas or Louisiana coasts by Monday night. | A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and could have hurricane-force winds when it hits land somewhere along the Louisiana coast Monday night. | 'Life-Threatening' Storms Feared for Midwest |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain. | Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person's spinal cord and around the brain. | Sheryl Crow Has a Benign Brain Tumor |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Mayor Joe T. Parker said late Thursday that the three workers were two men and a woman who were inside the building when the first blast occurred. | The missing workers, two men and a woman, were inside the building when the first blast occurred, Mayor Joe T. Parker said. | As many as 30 people were believed to be trapped inside initially, the state police said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters: "We condemn this raid, which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable." | "We condemn this raid which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable," London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters by telephone. | UN: US drone strikes violate Pakistan's sovereignty |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Once converted, BayStar will own an aggregate of approximately 2.95 million shares of SCO common stock or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares. | The investment gives Larkspur, Calif.-based BayStar more than 2.9 million shares of SCO common stock, or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares. | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points, or 0.66 percent, to 990.51. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked Congress today for additional authority to fight unwanted Internet spam, which now accounts for up to half of all e-mail traffic. | The Federal Trade Commission asked Congress yesterday for broader powers to attack the rapidly growing problem of spam, which new studies show accounts for half of all e-mail traffic. | nato considers cyber attacks a growing threat to military and civilian computer networks. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.People who have opposed these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn't the right thing to do." | "What is happening here is that people who have opposed this action throughout are trying to find fresh reasons why it was not the right thing to do." | "We condemn this raid which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable," London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters by telephone. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.WORLD No. 2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused the Association of Tennis Professionals of malice, including an alleged attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test. | World No.2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused his professional peers of long-standing malice, including an attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test. | Madoff's brother to plead guilty to fraud |
Retrieve semantically similar text.In connection with the incident, I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately." | "I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately," he said. | Edited by LashL: Edited to properly mask profanity in quoted post. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.A spokesman said: "Since November, we have co-operated fully with the police. | It added it had "co-operated fully" with police since November. | Chicago shooting shows gap in stepped-up policing |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Women who eat potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy may be at risk of triggering type 1 diabetes in their children, Melbourne researchers believe. | Australian researchers believe they have found a trigger of type 1 diabetes in children - their mothers eating potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy. | The technique is used during the second and, occasionally, third trimester of pregnancy. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The leading actress nod went to energetic newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur as Edna's daughter Tracy. | Marissa Jaret Winokur, as Tracy, won for best actress in a musical. | She was a nice lady. |
Retrieve semantically similar text."It appears from our initial report that this was a textbook landing considering the circumstances," Burke said. | Said Mr. Burke: "It was a textbook landing considering the circumstances." | Passengers were evacuated smoothly, although they were not told what was going on, he said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text."This has been a persistent problem that has not been solved," investigation board member Steven Wallace said. | "This was a persistent problem which has not been solved, mechanically and physically," said board member Steven Wallace. | The panel will not begin a formal investigation because the statute of limitations has expired, Plofsky said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise. | Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used. | there is no chance at a fair trial. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Amnesty International has said that over the past 20 years it has collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq but the actual figure may be much higher. | Amnesty International said that over the past 20 years it had collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq. | Death toll in Syria over 100,000 so far |
Retrieve semantically similar text.In a mixture of ancient pagan and modern Christian rites, the villagers have staged a series of ceremonies hoping to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor. | In a mixture of ancient Melanesian pagan and modern Christian ceremonies the people tried again to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor since that long-ago meal. | Both rebels and government forces, including those loyald to Taylor, have been accused of pillaging villages in Liberia's countryside despite a peace deal. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday. | Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago. | Operating revenues rose to $1.45 billion from $1.38 billion last year. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc. | Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft. | "Microsoft had absolutely nothing to do with AtStake's internal personnel decision," Sundwall said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The Portuguese weather service said Europe's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot, dry air moving from the southeast. | The heatwave was due to a mass of hot, dry air from the southeast, said Mario Almeida of Portugal's weather service. | get a cooling trend from because of the recent decline. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Still, the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product, Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said. | But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product. | the conventional forces in europe treaty was a key soviet-era arms control treaty. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The monkeys could track their progress by watching a schematic representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen. | The arm was kept in a separate room, but the monkeys could track their progress by watching a representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen. | A grey cat with green eyes looking into the camera. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.That triggered a 47-hour police standoff that inconvenienced thousands of commuters, as traffic backed up in Downtown Washington and northern Virginia. | His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia. | "What they are doing right now is they drive around in their cars, while people are being killed 500 metres away. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 6.48, or 0.7 per cent, to 990.51. | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points, or 0.66 percent, to 990.51. | In Canada, the surging dollar was in focus again as it struggled and just failed to stay above the 75 cent (U.S.) mark. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Complicating the situation is the presence of battle-hardened Liberians who have been fighting on both sides. | Fighting has continued sporadically in the west, where it is complicated by the presence of battle-hardened Liberians on both sides. | elbaradei was quoted as saying that a peace deal between israel and its arab neighbors must be reached in parallel with a security agreement based on eradicating all weapons of mass destruction from the region. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but hoped for a rebound. | Cisco executives were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic'' about a rebound. | Operating revenues rose to $1.45 billion from $1.38 billion last year. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.In an E-mail statement to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Shumaker said, ''I am not giving any consideration to resignation. | I am not giving any consideration to resignation," Shumaker said in a statement. | "Microsoft had absolutely nothing to do with AtStake's internal personnel decision," Sundwall said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.A poll showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor had given a boost to his reelection effort against GOP opponent Sam Katz. | A poll released this week showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor has given a boost to his re-election effort. | Egyptian election result delayed |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Sobig.F spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain such familiar headings as "Thank You!," "Re: Details" or "Re: That Movie." | The virus spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain familiar headings like "Thank You!" and "Re: Details". | Microsoft has been awarded a patent on a popular instant-messaging feature that shows users when the person on the other end of the conversation is typing a message. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Along with chipmaker Intel, the companies include Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp. | Along with chip maker Intel, the companies include Sony, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines, Gateway, Nokia and others. | The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it has selected three companies to continue research into ways to thwart shoulder-fired missile attacks on U.S. commercial aircraft. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Griffith, a Mount Airy native, now lives on the North Carolina coast in Manteo. | Griffith, 77, grew up in Mount Airy and now lives in Manteo. | Steve Squyres, a Cornell University scientist, is principal investigator for the missions' science instruments. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The Conference Board reported its U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 83.5 in June from 83.6 in May. | The consumer-confidence index came in at 83.5 in June, down slightly from a revised 83.6 in May, the Conference Board said. | The euro has slipped as much as four cents since matching a record peak near $1.1935 last week and hitting a record high of 140.90 yen in late May. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.He also recruited others to participate in the scheme by convincing them to receive fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered for himself. | He also recruited other people to take delivery of fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered. | Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative, investigators said, that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Albertsons and Kroger's Ralphs chain locked out their workers in response. | Kroger's Ralphs chain and Albertsons immediately locked out their grocery workers in a show of solidarity. | 6 killed in Philippines restaurant blast |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Knight agreed to a two-year, $2.38 million contract that included a $300,000 signing bonus. | ESPN reported that Knight's two-year deal is worth $2.38 million, including a $300,000 signing bonus. | It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had been using Google's advertising services. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The procedure is generally performed in the second or third trimester. | The technique is used during the second and, occasionally, third trimester of pregnancy. | Couple with newborn baby. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The rapper's lawyer, Mark Gann, didn't return calls for comment. | The 27-year-old rapper's attorney in the civil matter, Mark Gann, did not return calls for comment. | Hovan "did not wake up that day" intending to hurt anyone, defense attorney John Speranza said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Also weighing on the market was news that General Motors GM.N planned to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan. | Also hurting was news General Motors GM.N was to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan. | Previously, it had reported a small profit of $12 million, or break-even on a per-share basis, for the period. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.When fully operational, the facility is expected to employ up to 1,000 people. | The plant would employ 1,000 people when fully built out, the company said. | the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Agents found more than 1,000 credit cards and credit card duplicating machines during a search of Ragin's address. | When Ragin's address was raided, authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines. | Turkish Search Ends as Last Missing Miners Found |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The WiFi potties were to be unveiled this summer, at music festivals in Britain. | The world's first portal potty was soon to be rolled out at summer festivals in Great Britain. | Respectfully submitted, Steve I have seen UFO over Warsaw in the past. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found. | DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered. | Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday. | Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday. | Chavez set for more radiotherapy in Cuba |
Retrieve semantically similar text.GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. Annika Sorenstam drew the crowds, Michelle Wie got the publicity but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory. | GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. >> Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie drew the crowds, but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory. | Addie Joss Cone threw an game. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum. | Academic achievement -- including grades, test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority. | Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan, Libeskind said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts. | Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday. | Taiwan reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one-day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making its epidemic the world's fastest-growing. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%. | AFTRA, on the other hand, approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent. | Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida. | While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds, Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group. | U.S. Sees No Conclusive Evidence of Chemical Arms Use by Syria |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch. | Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch." | Amazon unveils new Fire TV streaming video box |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended the deadline to Oct. 17, and they are still working on it. | Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended it to Oct. 17. | "I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday. | On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan. | Abbas proposed as PM in interim unity government |
Retrieve semantically similar text."If you pass this bill, Big Brother will be watching you," said Rep. John Mabry, D-Waco. | "If you pass this bill," Rep. John Mabry Jr., D-Waco, told colleagues, "Big Brother will be watching you." | Million Muppet March planned to defend U.S. backing for PBS |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans. | Following California's lead, several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans. | Congress twice passed similar bills, but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines. | Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines. | the cfe treaty was signed in 1990. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The MDC called the strike to force Mr Mugabe to either resign or negotiate a settlement of the Zimbabwe crisis. | The MDC called the week-long protest to urge Mugabe either to resign or to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country. | Mali's President Formally Resigns |
Retrieve semantically similar text.In January 2000, notebooks represented less than 25 percent of sales volume. | That compares with January 2000, when laptops represented less than 25 percent of sales volume, NPD said. | Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn, beating expectations. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death. | She insisted, though, that it not be published until after her death. | Nobel Prize winning author Doris Lessing dies |
Retrieve semantically similar text.But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act. | But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups, such as race, pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. | Boy Scouts of America delays vote on lifting ban on gays |
Retrieve semantically similar text.AirTran officials and a Boeing official declined to comment yesterday. | Trish York, a spokeswoman for Boeing, declined to comment on the deal. | the united states and other nato members have refused ratify the amended treaty until russia completely withdraws from moldova and georgia. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. | The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, a Democrat, and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. | USDA Confirms Case of Mad Cow Disease in California |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc. | The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser, Telemarketing Associates. | Plaintiffs' attorneys would get $4.1 million of the settlement. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law." | "I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said. | "I came to Washington basically to establish relationships and make sure we are getting more federal money," Schwarzenegger said after one meeting. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Yee is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. | Yee grew up in the United States and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. | Who was 'Jihadi John?' |
Retrieve semantically similar text."PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement. | James Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, said PNC regretted the incident. | putin warned that russia would take retaliatory actions. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said. | The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. | 3 dead in Maryland mall shooting |
Retrieve semantically similar text."It was a final test before delivering the missile to the armed forces. | State radio said it was the last test before the missile was delivered to the armed forces. | russian president vladimir putin states that the decision is a response to u.s. plans to establish missile defense sites in eastern europe and to nato's failure to ratify an amended version of the treaty. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Thanks to the euro's rise against the Japanese currency, the dollar was at 117.24 yen, well above the overnight 10-month low of 116 yen. | The euro's rise against the yen and speculation of Japanese intervention helped the dollar firm to 117.25 yen , well above a 10-month low of 116 yen hit on Thursday. | Including convertible securities, the total estimated value of the deal is $124 million, according to Corel. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Russian stocks fell after the arrest last Saturday of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, chief executive of Yukos Oil, on charges of fraud and tax evasion. | The weekend arrest of Russia's richest man, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, chief executive of oil major YUKOS, on charges of fraud and tax evasion unnerved financial markets. | Malaysia Airlines plane crashes on Ukraine-Russia border |
Retrieve semantically similar text.He explained that he found Antetonitrus when he came to Wits in 2001 as a post-doctoral research assistant at England's University of Bristol. | He explained that he found antetonitrus when he came to Wits in 2001 while a post-doctoral research assistant at Bristol University in Britain. | The arm was kept in a separate room, but the monkeys could track their progress by watching a representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Air Canada, the largest airline in Canada and No. 11 in the world, has been under court protection from creditors since April 1. | The No. 11 airline in the world, Air Canada has been under court protection from creditors since April 1. | Detroit eligible for bankruptcy protection |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The jury also found Gonzales guilty of using excessive force by dousing Olvera-Carrera with pepper spray. | Gonzales was found guilty of using excessive force by spraying Olvera with pepper spray. | Yes what are his charges. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Garner said the self-proclaimed mayor of Baghdad, Mohammed Mohsen al-Zubaidi, was released after two days in coalition custody. | Garner said self-proclaimed Baghdad mayor Mohammed Mohsen Zubaidi was released 48 hours after his detention in late April. | Brigadier General Edward Aritonang, a police spokesman, confirmed yesterday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Customers that pay the $1,219 entrance fee get SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses. | Retail pricing for SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses is $1,219. | License sales, a key measure of demand, fell 21 percent to $107.6 million. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.ONA explicitly stated that it did not receive intelligence material indicating that Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist network was planning to mount an operation in Bali. | "But at no stage did ONA receive intelligence material indicating that Jemaah Islamiyah was planning to mount an operation in Bali." | Moore did not have an immediate response Tuesday. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Those reports were denied by the interior minister, Prince Nayef. | However, the Saudi interior minister, Prince Nayef, denied the reports. | The PRC epidemic began in Guandong province in November, but the Communist Party government refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Ricky Clemons' brief, troubled Missouri basketball career is over. | Missouri kicked Ricky Clemons off its team, ending his troubled career there. | Rick Santorum notches a victory in Kansas caucuses |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Hovan did not speak, but his lawyer, John Speranza, said his client "did not wake up that day" intending to hurt anyone. | Hovan "did not wake up that day" intending to hurt anyone, defense attorney John Speranza said. | Ankeet Chavan granted bail to get married |
Retrieve semantically similar text."We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment," Daschle wrote. | "We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight," Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president. | again, this is not a constitutional issue. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Shares of McDonald's rose $1.83, or 8.3 percent, to close at the day's high of $23.89. | McDonald's shares rose $1.83 to close Friday at $23.89 on the New York Stock Exchange. | That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.He said the FDA was hoping Congress and the courts would bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers. | He said FDA hopes Congress and the courts will bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers — perhaps before the 2004 elections. | "What is happening here is that people who have opposed this action throughout are trying to find fresh reasons why it was not the right thing to do." |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Ernst & Young admitted no wrongdoing with the settlement. | Ernst & Young spokesman Kenneth Kerrigan said the firm admits no wrongdoing. | Trish York, a spokeswoman for Boeing, declined to comment on the deal. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.State police said as many as 30 workers were trapped immediately after the garage collapsed. | As many as 30 people were believed to be trapped inside initially, the state police said. | Kroger's Ralphs chain and Albertsons immediately locked out their grocery workers in a show of solidarity. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.It will also give Microsoft an opportunity to comment on remedies proposed by the Commission. | Among other things, Microsoft is to comment on proposed remedies in its response. | Microsoft has been awarded a patent on a popular instant-messaging feature that shows users when the person on the other end of the conversation is typing a message. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners premiums might finally be getting relief. | Relief is in sight for Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners insurance premiums. | Also hurting was news General Motors GM.N was to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had "delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value, the best price and the best terms". | "We believe KBR delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value, the best price and the best terms," Halliburton spokeswoman Wendy Hall said. | a siemens spokesman in germany stated that heinrich von pierer stated that gerhard schroeder stated that gerhard schroeder is not against the sale of the plutonium-processing facility in principle. |