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Was instantly reminded of this: http://newsmap.jp/

Seems to be a very direct clone, down to the colours, but using a different back-end system.

It's a different front-end too (JS instead of Flash). But the author not even mentioning Newsmap in the about is low.

You're right, that was an error on my part. I have added a new comment.

Yes, it borrows very heavily from NewsMap, a site which I admire but requires Flash.