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Claims of Captain Kidd’s treasure dismissed by UN

The UN has dismissed Maine archaeologist Barry Clifford’s claims that he had found the wreck and treasure of the infamous Captain Kidd off the coast of Madagascar. According to the UN, the supposed 50 kg silver ingot that Clifford had found was actually 95% lead. The treasure was presented to the president of Madagascar in …

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UN Goal for HIV Treatment in 2015 Already Met

The United Nation AIDS agency met its 2015 goal of providing HIV treatment for 15 million people in March, nine months ahead of the goal. According to the UN AIDS press release from today: “New HIV infections have fallen by 35% and AIDS-related deaths by 41%. The global response to HIV has averted 30 million new HIV …

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