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Van Gaal begins reign aiming to turn Dutch into world champions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands-Two weeks into his third stint as Netherlands coach, Louis van Gaal has a clear goal: "To be world champion."But he conceded Tuesday it won't be

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Climate crisis is humanitarian emergency for women and girls in particular

As we mark World Humanitarian Day, we need to take urgent action to engage in climate adaptation, build climate resilience and prepare all the better for the escalating

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China roundup: Alibaba’s sexual assault scandal and more delayed IPOs

Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China roundup, a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world.A sexual assault case at Alibab

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TikTok to add more privacy protections for teenaged users, limit push notifications

TikTok today becomes the latest tech company to roll out increased protections for minors on its platform in the wake of increased regulatory scrutiny. The company says it will introduce a series of p

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Lionel Messi's welcome package at PSG includes cryptocurrency fan tokens

The Argentine signed for the French club on Tuesday on a free transfer after Barcelona were unable to offer him a new contract due to "financial obstacles".

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Xi sends reply to foreign youth representatives of GYLD

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday replied to foreign representatives of the Global Young Leaders Dialogue (GYLD), expressing appreciation for their active visits

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Extra Crunch roundup: Influencer marketing, China’s tech clampdown, drafting growth teams

Before you hire a marketing consultant who doesn’t understand your products or commit to a CMO who has several years of experience — but none in your sector — consider influencer marketing.If th

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HK Professional Teachers' Union disbands amid education sector reform

Students attend a flag-raising ceremony at the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers Wong Cho Bau School in the HKSAR, south China, September 2, 2019. /XinhuaThe Ho

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China calls for rectification of overzealous fan culture

Fans of hit Chinese variety show "Youth with You," produced by video streaming giant iQIYI, gather at an event held in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, March

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Political Calendar: Zuma's trial, Zambia polls, Japan's WWII surrender

In the upcoming week, former South African President Jacob Zuma's long-running corruption trial will resume after being postponed, Zambia will hold presidential and National Assembly elections and Ja

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U.S. rushes to vaccinate students before classes begin

02:40 TheWhite Houseis ramping up efforts to boost COVID-19 vaccinations among​U.S.children as young as 12 and young adults, ahead of their return to school this fall.Many cities, like

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Farmstays help small Chinese village embrace the green economy

The modern bamboo construction in Yucun Village, Zhejiang Province, China. /Wu Boyao Editor's note: The authors and contributors are students at the Communication Unive

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APD | The international community stands with the People of Kashmir

Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), National University o

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Nigeria’s Decagon raises millions to finance and train software engineers

This past decade, Nigeria has seen several companies cater to the development and growth of software engineers and tech talent in general. It’s a space many in the Nigerian ecosystem like to thi

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'Upcoming Summer' offers special youth story

In a gay summer studded by growth, romance and young aspiration, Leste Chen's Upcoming Summer is something fresh on the big screen.Thanks to the star power of young actress Zhang Zifeng and actor

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Beijing market regulator fines three tutoring firms

A store of Xueda Education in Qingdao, Shandong Province, E China, February 19, 2021. /VCGBeijing's market regulator has fined three tutoring firms for acts such as fal

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APD | Pakistan's potential to take-off economically

Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), National University o