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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] |  |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 2,793 | $ 1,580
Net cash used in investing activities | (97) | (57)
Net cash used in financing activities | (2,607) | (1,685)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents | (94) | 152
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | $ (5) | $ (10)

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