India, Brazil and South Africa (Ibsa) are launching a mission to Syria, in a bid to halt a deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests there.

South Africa’s invitation to join the amorphous entity is an affront to the country’s foreign policy, write Mills Soko and Mzukisi Qobo.

Leaders from Brazil and South Africa on Wednesday blamed rich countries for the financial crisis that is hurting the developing world.

World trade talks appeared to be making progress on Wednesday as the leaders of Brazil, India and South Africa said they were committed to reaching a deal. The leaders said…