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Hectic discussions between BRICS leaders in India

Hectic discussions between BRICS leaders in India

Both Zuma and Putin referred to the "complicated global situation" during a bilateral meeting.

Fact file: BRICS drive the global economy

Fact file: BRICS drive the global economy

Despite a global economic slowdown, BRICS has been a main economic engine for the world economy.

Fact file: Russia at a Glance

Fact file: Russia at a Glance

Russia's economy is expected to bounce back into solid growth in 2017.

Fact file: India at a Glance

Fact file: India at a Glance

India's economy was the best performing in 2016.

Fact file: China at a glance

Fact file: China at a glance

China is the world's second largest economy and expected to surpass the US in a few years.

Fact File: South Africa at a glance

Fact File: South Africa at a glance

President Jacob Zuma is the head of a Parliamentary Republic.

Fact file: Brazil at a glance

Fact file: Brazil at a glance

Brazil is a Federal Republic; Michel Temer is the president and head of state.

Putin, Modi meet in Goa, announce defence, energy deals

Putin, Modi meet in Goa, announce defence, energy deals

India and Russia also announced a deal to pave the way for a group led by Russian oil giant Rosneft to acquire India's Essar Oil.

Kerry, Lavrov to meet on Syria

Kerry, Lavrov to meet on Syria

This is the first time for the two diplomats to meet since relations between Moscow and Washington soured.

BRICS leaders arrive in Goa for annual summit

BRICS leaders arrive in Goa for annual summit

  Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa have arrived in the western Indian state of Goa for the 8th BRICS Summit that begins on Saturday. The group will discuss the global economic and