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What is BRICS, which countries want to join and why?

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 (Reuters) – The BRICS group of major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg between Aug. 22 and Aug. 24. Here are some key facts about the bloc and its members. WHAT IS BRICS? The acronym BRIC, which did not initially include South …

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