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Third Meeting of Nuclear Consultative Group Enhances US, South Korea Alliance, Deterrence

Eurasia Review 

By C. Todd Lopez

U.S. and South Korean officials Monday convened the third meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group, where among other things, participants planned greater cooperation between the two nations and enhanced nuclear deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. 

"Across the board, we're making progress in the Nuclear Consultative Group," said Richard C. Johnson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for nuclear and countering weapons of mass destruction policy. "Just the establishment of that group... Читать дальше...

Chiquita Banana ordered to pay millions for funding murders committed by right-wing paramilitary group

Boing Boing 

A jury in South Florida has ruled that Chiquita Banana is liable for eight murders committed by a right-wing paramilitary group in Colombia. The United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department in 2001, received financial support from Chiquita between 1997 and 2004. — Read the rest

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US banana giant ordered to pay $38m to families of Colombian men killed by death squads - The Guardian

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  1. US banana giant ordered to pay $38m to families of Colombian men killed by death squads  The Guardian
  2. Chiquita found liable for financing paramilitary group  CNN
  3. Chiquita Banana ordered to pay $38.3m for funding paramilitary group in Colombia  The Independent
  4. Chiquita Held Liable for Deaths During Colombian Civil War  The New York Times
  5. Florida jury finds Chiquita Brands liable for Colombia deaths, must pay $38.3M to family members  ABC News

How Vinted became the first profitable ‘pre-loved’ clothing marketplace

Thenextweb.com 

This article features an interview with Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga, who is speaking at TNW Conference on June 21. Check out the full event schedule here. Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga has reason to celebrate. His company recently became the first “pre-loved” clothing platform to make a profit after a monumental 61% surge in sales. It’s now firmly established as Europe’s largest online marketplace for second-hand fashion. The results represent a remarkable turnaround. When Plantenga joined Vinted in 2016, the company was on the verge of collapse.

BRICS nations emphasize women’s fundamental rights in Afghanistan

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries emphasized the preservation of fundamental rights for Afghan citizens, including the rights of women and ethnic groups. The Russian news agency TASS reported today, Tuesday, June 11, that the BRICS foreign ministers called for a peaceful resolution to the current crisis in Afghanistan. BRICS […]

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Bianca

Sportsnet.ca Tennis News 

Canada’s Bianca Andreescu started off her grass-court season with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Dutch qualifier Eva Vedder on Tuesday in first-round action at the Libema Open.