The Beatus map of 1109, a copy of one from 776, includes such a continent beyond the Red Sea.

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Guests of Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita and their three children will be treated to unparalleled views of the city and the Arabian Sea beyond when they visit the 570-foot tall home.

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As China emerges as a trading giant (one increasingly dependent on imported oil), a few of its military analysts talk about the need to protect distant sea lanes in the Malacca Strait and beyond.

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Well, beyond the obvious (they are living things), sea turtles play key roles in coastal ecosystems.

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Third, the Law of the Sea Treaty entails commitments that have far-reaching implications for U.S. businesses, far beyond the possibility of mandatory technology transfers.

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"We are also starting to look beyond the site and into the waters of the bay with the purpose of attempting to find new sites preserved on the sea bed, " says Dr Martin Bates from the University of Wales, Trinity St Davids.

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Think of the amazing scene of Ethiopians coming together in Addis the other night, a sea of candles reflecting on their leaders' passing in Meskel Square and beyond.

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But sea level rise, largely the result of manmade climate change, may have effects that go far beyond catastrophic flooding: a new paper shows how higher water may lead to increased volcanic activity.

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"Since the middle of December 2012, commissioners have sensed a real sea change in the level of confidence at both member and officer level that the council can move beyond recovery to deliver the commitment it has made to transform itself into a 'new Anglesey', " he said.

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