Practical advice for marketers in the face of a global recessionIt was early June when the World Bank first issued its prediction that the "swift and massive" shock of Covid-19 would plunge the global economy into a "severe contraction". It forecast that the global economy would shrink by 5.2% in 2020, representing the deepest recession since WWII.
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Global Bulletin: BFI Distribution Acquires Bassam Tariq's Riz Ahmed-Starrer 'Mogul Mowgli'In today's Global Bulletin, BFI Distribution gets Riz Ahmed's "Mogul Mowgli," London's Dagenham neighborhood gets go-ahead to build new world-class film studios, Banijay Nordics confirms its CEO, Zinc Media Group promotes from within, Endemol Shine Germany sells new singing format, and Koch Films bu....
Robert Lewandowski is great but Lionel Messi is better, says Barca boss SeitienQuique Setien has insisted that Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi remains a cut above Bayern Munich's prolific striker Robert Lewandowski. Messi and Lewandowski will go head-to-head on Friday when Barcelona face Bayern in a mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final showdown in Portugal. Former Baye....
Mouthwash might be able to kill coronavirus in your mouth, but it won't cure youMouthwash can stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, new research suggests, but it can't save you from becoming infected.
Lab tests involving mouthwash that contains active ingredients that can interact with the chemical structure of the virus showed that the virus could be killed.
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China firmly opposes interference in internal affairs from Germany, FranceChina firmly opposes the moves by Germany and France, which politicize Hong Kong's judicial cooperation, interfere in China's internal affairs and violate international law and basic norms governing international relations, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian during Thursday's press confe....
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This Republican governor just compared kids going back to school to killing Osama bin LadenThe first rule of politics has long been to never, ever compare anything to Nazi Germany. The murder of 6 million Jews defies comparison. The second rule of politics -- or maybe just an addendum to the first rule -- should be: Never compare anything to the mission that led to the death of Osama bin ....
I got nowhere near the limits of the $46,000 MINI JCW GP — the fastest, most intense MINI ever madeMatthew DeBord/Insider
I tested a $47,500 MINI John Cooper Works GP, the fastest street-legal MINI in history, and a car intended to be used for track attacks more so than everyday life.
The 2021 MINI JCW GP is a two-seater with a punchy, 301-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder than matched u....
The story of Deutsche Grammophon, identified to many of us by its signature Yellow Label, goes back as far as the birth of recording itself and for over 120 yea....
How to protect AI systems against image-scaling attacksWe usually don't expect the image of a teacup to turn into a cat when we zoom out. But in the world of artificial intelligence research, strange things can happen. Researchers at Germany's Technische Universität Braunschweig have shown that carefully modifying the pixel values of digital photos can....
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Germany says it will help Lebanon but reforms neededBy Zeina KaramThe Associated PressBEIRUT — Germany stands ready to help Lebanon with reconstruction and further investment after last week's massive explosion, but any support will be linked to economic reforms and an end to pervasive corruption in Lebanon, Germany's foreign minister said Wednesda....
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25. The VW Beetle's Dark PastThe Volkswagen Beetle is a symbol of peace, love, and harmony. It's also a product of Nazi Germany. The story of how the Beetle transformed from Hitler's car to the Love Bug involves a British army major and a surprising team of advertisers.
Reported by Sally Herships and produced by Sarah ....
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Women's T20 International cricket action resumesDUBAI: Women’s T20 International cricket returns on Wednesday for the first time since the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, as Austria hosts Germany in the first of five T20 Internationals.Germany, known as the Golden Eagles and ranked 27th in the......
Tesla's Website Shows Mass Hiring For New Texas GigafactoryWith multiple factories under construction, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is looking to bring more electric vehicles to more parts of the world. The company is constructing factories to produce both the Model Y and Cybertruck in Berlin, Germany and Austin, Texas.
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The US and NATO are boosting their presence in a hotspot for military activity near RussiaUS Navy/Courtesy of Ukrainian Navy
In late July, the US and other partners wrapped up the 20th iteration of Sea Breeze, a multinational military exercise in the Black Sea.
The exercise comes amid years of rising tensions between Russia and its neighbors — and the Black Sea has been a growi....
Change needed in Lebanon after Beirut blast, says German foreign ministerGermany’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Lebanon needed a government that can fight corruption and enact reforms as he toured Beirut port, scene of the devastating explosion that has triggered protests and led the government to resign. Last week’s blast at a warehouse storing ....
Hanwha Q Cells wins top award in GermanyHanwha Q Cells said Wednesday it has received a prestigious award in Germany, taking the first place in the electrical industry category, topping major local players including R. Stahl and Dehn und Söhne. Arranged by German publication Focus M....
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Spain again grapples with Europe's worst virus infection rateMADRID: Just seven weeks after bringing its first coronavirus wave under control, experts say Spain is once again in a "critical" situation with the worst infection rate in Western Europe.
The country reported an average of 4,923 new daily cases of the respiratory disease during the last seven da....
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Fernandes penalty lifts Man United past CopenhagenCOLOGNE, Germany: Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty in extra time as Manchester United scraped past FC Copenhagen 1-0 on Monday in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, reshaped into an eight-team straight knockout tournament in Germany due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Portugal international.......
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Football: Four-goal Shakhtar set up Europa semi-final against InterAugust 12, 2020 6:09 AMGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY (REUTERS) - Shakhtar Donetsk booked a clash with Inter Milan in the Europa League semi-finals after goals from Brazilians Junior Moraes, Taison, Alan Patrick and Dodo gave them a 4-1 win over FC Basel in a one-sided last-eight clash on Tuesday (Aug 11).....
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Amid fresh infections, German fans can't return till year-endAugust 12, 2020 5:00 AMBERLIN • Germany agreed on Monday to extend a ban for spectators in stadiums at Bundesliga football matches until at least the end of October due to the coronavirus pandemic, the authorities said.....
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Sevilla and Shakhtar reach Europa League semisSevilla reach Europa semis as Wolves pay for penalty miss Source: Reuters DUISBERG, Germany, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Sevilla midfielder Lucas Ocampos headed a late goal to snatch a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers as they reached the Europa League semi-finals on Tuesday after the English side p....
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Iran jails 2 convicted of spying for Israel, Germany, UKIran said Tuesday it has jailed two men over spying for Britain, Germany and Israel, the latest in a string of espionage cases that have led to arrests and executions.....
South Korea's foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha has returned from her first overseas visit in almost six months. She had been in Berlin where she met her German counterpart Heiko Maa....
'Bad Banks' Producer Letterbox Boards Contrast Film's 'Davos' (EXCLUSIVE)Letterbox Filmproduktion, producer of ZDF-Arte hit "Bad Banks" – and part of the Studio Hamburg Production Group that backed Netflix's "Unorthodox" – has boarded "Davos," a high-end drama series from Zurich-based film producer Content Film, producer of "Wonderland." "Davos," a period espionage t....
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Lion's droppings help German circus weather coronavirus crisisLion tamer Martin Lacey poses with Lion King Tonga and a glass of lion droppings, which Circus Krone sells amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Munich, Germany, August 10, 2020.....
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Spain to face Portugal in October friendlyMADRID: Spain and Portugal will face off in a friendly match in October, the Spanish Football Federation said on Monday. In a statement, the RFEF said that their national team would “take on the European champions in Lisbon on October 7”. Spain will first travel to play Germany on.......
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Europa League last eight offers heavyweight fieldCOLOGNE, Germany: Even as the undercard for the double-bill that belatedly ends the European club season, the Europa League last eight, which kicks off in Germany on Monday, boasts a heavyweight lineup.Both Manchester United and Inter Milan are former Champions League winners and like Sevilla,.......
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Spain to face Portugal in October friendlyMADRID: Spain and Portugal will face off in a friendly match in October, the Spanish Football Federation said on Monday.In a statement, the RFEF said that their national team would “take on the European champions in Lisbon on October 7”. Spain will first travel to play Germany on.......
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Europa League last eight offers heavyweight fieldCOLOGNE, Germany: Even as the undercard for the double-bill that belatedly ends the European club season, the Europa League last eight, which kicks off in Germany on Monday, boasts a heavyweight lineup.Both Manchester United and Inter Milan are former Champions League winners and like Sevilla,.......
Germany says it welcomes South Korea's participation in an upcoming G7 summit. During a joint press conference at the Berlin Wall Memorial on Monday,... German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called Sout....
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Shutterstock localised its EMEA display campaigns based on data insights77 Agency was highly commended won the 'Best Use of Data/Insights' category at The Drum B2B Awards 2019 with its campaign for Shutterstock. Here, the team behind the work reveals the challenges faced and the strategies used to deliver this successful project.
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Football: Germany bans fans from matches until at least end of October due to coronavirusAugust 11, 2020 12:05 AMBERLIN (REUTERS) - The health ministers of Germany's federal and state governments have agreed to extend a ban for spectators in stadiums at Bundesliga soccer matches until at least the end of October due to the coronavirus pandemic, a source told Reuters on Monday (Aug 10).....
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Denmark's fence to keep out wild boars seems to be workingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The number of wild boars in Denmark has fallen since a 70-kilometer (43.4-mile) fence was erected along the German border to protect the valuable Danish pork industry.
The fence was put up last year in an attempt to prevent wild swine crossing from Germany and breedin....
5 ex-champs vying for Europa crownAugust 10, 2020 5:00 AMCOLOGNE • Manchester United, Inter Milan and Sevilla headline a quintet of former champions travelling to Germany for a remodelled eight-team knockout tournament that will crown the winner of a Europa League campaign heavily disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.....
