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Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception' — News Report
BNewsO Report — Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'
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The new ‘true-scale’ map shrinks Europe and North America while enlarging Africa – and depicts the disputed Kuril islands as ruled by MoscowJapan has asked for the revision of a new world map adopted by the UN because it said it made the disputed Kuril islands appear to belong to Russia.The UN general assembly voted on Friday to adopt the new map, which makes the African continent larger while also shrinking North America and Europe, drawing condemnation from the US. Continue reading...Analysis & Implications
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