Brics' sabres rattle as global currency war heats up
The US is escalating the risks of a currency war, Brics nations say. Matt Quigley explores the consequences if the US doesn't "knock it off".
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UN's Pillay condemns killing of journalists in Brazil
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has voiced alarm over the fourth murder of a journalist in Brazil this year.
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Brazil defies economic growth writ
Brazil's rapid expansion has not been underpinned by sound legal systems, as logic has dictated. But they have managed to break out of poverty.
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New bribery charges a thorn in Wal-Mart's side
The New York Times has revealed that Wal-Mart covered up findings of an internal probe that proved its Mexican subsidiary bribed officials.
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The Brics are reshaping a reluctant world order
The rising profile of the Brics has reshaped the geopolitical economy and this has given rise to the idea of setting up a development bank.
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Punching above our weight
South Africa's inclusion into Brics has been a political triumph, but the real challenges are about to start.
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JSE provides new international investment options
Brics members -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- are expected to begin cross-listing financial products.
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Tibetan protests cast shadow over Brics summit
Leaders of the emerging world will discuss the creation of a new development bank at a summit shadowed by protests against the Chinese president.
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Zuma goes in to bat for Africa at Brics summit
President Jacob Zuma intends to position SA as a global force representing emerging African economies in international platforms at the Brics summit.
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Death raises fears of escalating fan violence in Brazil
Officials and authorities in São Paulo have raised concerns over the death of a soccer supporter in Brazil and think it might increase fan violence.
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