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UN backs world map project to show Africa in its true relative size

The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed a resolution urging wider use of the Equal Earth projection, in a move African states say could help correct long-running distortions that ha...

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UN backs world map project to show Africa in its true relative size

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UN backs world map project to show Africa in its true relative size

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Kenya’s counties face mounting payroll strain as wage bills stay above legal threshold

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Isak strikes twice in minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich and Barcola gets first taste of new era

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UN backs world map project to show Africa in its true relative size

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UN backs world map project to show Africa in its true relative size

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Kenya’s counties face mounting payroll strain as wage bills stay above legal threshold

Kenya’s counties face mounting payroll strain as wage bills stay above legal threshold

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Isak strikes twice in minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich and Barcola gets first taste of new era

Isak strikes twice in minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich and Barcola gets first taste of new era

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Volkswagen shifts Africa leadership as Martina Biene heads to Škoda and Porsche veteran takes over

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Volkswagen shifts Africa leadership as Martina Biene heads to Škoda and Porsche veteran takes over

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