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HIV: UN meets goal to treat 15 million-By Michelle Roberts Health editor

The goal to get HIV treatment to 15 million people by the end of 2015 has already been met, says the United Nations Aids agency. The landmark figure was reached in March - nine months ahead of schedule.

Israel not bound by deal with Iran - Netanyahu

"Israel is not bound by this deal with Iran because Iran continues to seek our destruction. We will always defend ourselves."

Azubuike’s Inspiring Story Of Youth Corps Community Service By Margaret Mwantok

The quote, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” by former American President John Kennedy appropriately captures the essence of Chibuzor Miran Azubuike’s book The Girl Who Found Water.

Russia Seeks Cooperation In Science And Technology With Brics Members

As a further step to consolidate the group's footprint, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered to sign a memorandum on cooperation with BRICS countries (namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in the sphere of science, technologies and innovations, the official website of the Russian government reported in March.

MAXIMIZING IMPACT THROUGH STRONG HEALTH SYSTEMS

Since our founding, Mali Health has worked at the health systems level to improve not only access to basic healthcare, but the quality of care itself.  Today, we partner with clinics to improve the capacity and quality of the services they provide to the residents of our partner slum communities.

Benitez 10th man to take Madrid hotseat under Perez

The hiring of Rafael Benitez as Real Madrid boss on Wednesday makes the Spaniard the 10th coach to serve under Florentino Perez during his two spells as the club’s president between June 2000-February 2006 and since June 2009.  The 68-year-old has sanctioned the spending of reportedly over a billion euros on transfer fees during that time for the return of three league titles, two Champions Leagues and two Copa del Reys.  Here, AFP sports looks at the nine men that have come and gone under Perez’s leadership:  Vicente del Bosque (November 1999-June 2003)  Arguably Perez’s most famous and ludicrous decision was to let the now Spanish national team manager go just days after he had won a second league title in three seasons.