Problem: Robert Szabo concludes that circumcision, as practiced by Muslims, would be the most immediately effective intervention for reducing HIV transmission since it is done before men are sexually active.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
It is incorrect to assert that circumcision prevents HIV infection.
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Answer: no

Problem: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born in London on April, 21 1926, first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, subsequently King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Five weeks later she was christened in the chapel of Buckingham Palace and was given the names Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. The Queen ascended the throne on February 6, 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI. Her Coronation followed on June 2, 1953.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Elizabeth the Second's father was George VI.
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Answer: yes

Problem: Indonesia says the oil blocks are within its borders, as does Malaysia, which has also sent warships to the area, claiming that its waters and airspace have been violated.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
There is a territorial waters dispute.
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Answer: yes

Problem: The new work went an extra step, suggesting that the connections that the stem cells form to help bridge the damaged spinal cord, are key to recovery.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The experiment, reported Monday, isn't the first to show that stem cells offer tantalizing hope for spinal cord injury.
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Answer:
no