A massive polio immunization drive is under way in more than 20 nations of West and Central Africa, but in Cote d'Ivoire violence has forced a postponement of the vaccination campaign, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) announced November 18.
Is this true: Polio is under control in the world.

A: no


For such patients, regular aspirin use significantly decreased the risk for fatal and nonfatal strokes or heart attacks.
Is this true: People experienced adverse effects while taking aspirin.

A: no


Mufti Latifullah Hakimi, the spokesman for the Taliban rebels, claimed responsibility for the blast, but said that the insurgents had planted the bomb to target the Afghan police.
Is this true: The Taliban is the rebels' employer.

A: no


SHIMOGA: The health condition of Shivu, the oldest elephant at the Sakrebylu Elephant Camp, about 15 km from here, has become a matter of concern to its maintenance staff. The elephant, which is said to be suffering from acute pain in the stomach, is refusing to take any hard food since the last one week. It has been kept on supportive medicinal system. According to sources in the wildlife section of the Department of Forests, the 85-year-old elephant is suffering from age-related weakness. Its health condition has made officials of the department and mahouts anxious.
Is this true: An elephant can reach the age of 85.

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yes