AU backs effort to adopt map showing Africa’s true size

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49:52

In this file photo, a man looks at a map of the world at the Padrao dos Descobrimentos in Lisbon, Portugal, Dec. 26 2012.

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The African Union has voiced support for the adoption of a map that more accurately displays the real size of Africa. Also, Emily Scarratt is set to make English history with her fifth Rugby World Cup appearance. And, a look at salsa’s history and foundations — a Latin music style that was born in New York City. Plus, astronomers are delighted at the discovery of a mysterious object, believed to be billions of years old, hurtling through our solar system.

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In This Episode

African Union backs effort to use map showing Africa’s true size
4:15
Emily Scarratt to make English history with fifth Rugby World Cup appearance
Special Coverage
4:59
Denmark to eliminate tax on books
3:35
Astronomers delight in unexpected celestial visitor
8:06
Salsa is a Latin music style that was born in New York City
5:27
After yearslong cleaning efforts, what’s it like to swim in the Seine?
Special Coverage
5:36
Rebel groups committing summary executions and sexual violence in eastern DRC
6:09
Hong Kong film ‘Ten Years’ 10 years on
7:16