"BRICS, an acronym for a grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, was conceived in 2006 and held its initial summit meeting in Russia in 2009. The group sees itself as a voice for developing countries."

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>"All goods from Xinjiang, where China has established detention camps for Uighurs, are barred from import to the US."

>"School books will reportedly say China never recognised the treaties that ceded it to colonial powers during opium wars"

>"As capital swelters, India urges rich countries to provide funds to help deal with effects of climate crisis"

Starting the war isn't the issue. Finishing it will be the problem. All these leaders don't seem to mind ending humanity for the rest of us, ridiculous.

"Malaysia's law minister says the government has agreed to abolish the mandatory death penalty and allow judges to set alternative punishments for a range of offenses"

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>"Delay in approving pill, and the possible $780 cost, reflect priorities of male-dominated parliament, say critics"

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>"China’s growing clout in the Pacific has become a hot political issue in Australia ahead of May 21 elections."