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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.
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India votes in favour of UNGA resolution endorsing new world map
WorldPingIndia votes in favour of UNGA resolution endorsing new world map — full report at The Hindu.
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