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Crisis calls for U.N. reform, BRIC nations say (Reuters)

 
Reuters - The leaders of India, Brazil and South Africa said on Wednesday the global credit crisis showed the need for reforming institutions such as the United Nations to reflect their growing economic clout. (link)

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