WorldPingThe Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.
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WorldPingTogo-sponsored resolution called to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland The United Nations has voted to adopt a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe in favo…
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WorldPingThe UN General Assembly on Friday voted to shift away from the 16th-century Mercator map, designed by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator, for a more accurate one reflecting the true size of continents.
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WorldPingKing Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.
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Norway's $2.3 trillion investment fund says it can diversify into new areas with greater risk and returns.
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WorldPingBeam into these stellar celebrations to mark the sci-fi franchise's historic anniversary this Labor Day Weekend!
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WorldPingThe billionaire investor says Thrive misread the politics of global soccer after a $4.2 billion FIFA deal triggered fierce backlash.
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