Humanity hits 8-B mark

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 16, 2022 12:11 am

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

'The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity's shared responsibility for the planet,' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.

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