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Bicycle sales on the rise in Brazil

02:37 Cycling has gained popularity in Brazil as the coronavirus pandemic enters its seventh month.Salesof newbikes have almost doubled as Brazilians search for alternatives torisky co

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ByteDance applies for tech export license in China

Bytedance said early Thursday that it has applied for a license with Beijing commerce authority in line with China's tech export requirements and is now waiting for a decision.The application comes a

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Mozambican school closed after students test positive for COVID-19

VCG Image A technical school in Mozambique's central province Manica was temporarily closed on Monday, after two students tested positive for COVID-19.According to a report from Radio Mozambiq

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UK PM confirms 300-mln-pound funding for hospitals in England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tuesday announced a 300-million-pound (392-million-U.S. dollar) fund for hospitals across England to help them prepare for winter

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Israeli military sets up coronavirus task force

The Israeli military said Wednesday it was establishing a coronavirus task force aimed at cutting the chain of infection in the country.In a statement, the military sai

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EU's von der Leyen calls for "a constructive compromise" for strong recovery plan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for "a constructive compromise" in her tweet posted after midnight, hinting the marathon European Union (EU) s

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‘Edtech is no longer optional’: Investors deep dive into the future of the market

One reason some venture capitalists and founders don’t enter edtech is because the space has a sluggish stereotype, thanks to red tape, slow sales cycles, and, in America, a fragmented customer base.B

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Long wait time for test results hinder U.S. COVID-19 handling: The Washington Post

Long waiting times for COVID-19 test results in the United States is hindering the country's efforts to stem the spread of the disease, according to The Washington Pos

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Olympic champ Kipchoge dreams of fast time at London marathon

World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge says training on the track is crucial as he guns for a fast time at the London marathon in October if the race is allowed to be staged. Kipchoge, in a we

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France shakes off its virus blues as cinemas, casinos set to open

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. /VCG France will begin to shake off its coronavirus blues Sunday with cinemas opening on the stroke of midnight and thousands of people taking to the streets

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Kicker: Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga may lose €150 mln of TV money

A cameraman works along the field in the Bundesliga game between RB Leipzig and SC Paderborn 07 at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Saxony, June 5, 2020. /VCG Though the 2019-20 Bundesliga season ca

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Iranian FM to visit Turkey: Turkish ministry

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay a visit to Turkey on June 14 to 15, Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "During the visit, all aspects of b

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Turkey, Iran, Russia plan online Astana summit over Syria: FM

Turkey, Russia and Iran plan to hold a trilateral summit of the leaders on the issue of Syria via a video conference, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on

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TaxProper raises $2M to automate getting your property taxes lowered

If you own your home, how much do you pay for property taxes? Too much? Sounds about right.If you disagree with how much you’re paying in property taxes, you can appeal the assessment. Most peop

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Manchester United "in dialogue" with Shanghai Shenhua for Ighalo's loan deal

The Premier League club Manchester United are "in dialogue" with their Chinese Super League peers Shanghai Shenhai for extending striker Odion Ighalo's loan deal, revealed the Red Devils'manager