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World population hits the eight billion mark

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An aerial view of Lagos on October 7, 2022. A baby born somewhere on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations. PHOTO | PIUS UTOMI EKPEI | AFP

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A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.

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