Americas

By Agencies

Two-thirds of cancer cases are not influenced by heredity or risky habits, but lack of biological luck, say scientists.

Read more: US research links cancer to plain bad luck

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At least 5,000 people rally in Lima against new legislation that reduce employment benefits for those aged 18 to 24.

Read more: Thousands protest against #Peru labour laws

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Nine people killed, including two children, in one of the worst mass murders in western Canada's Edmonton city.

Read more: Multiple deaths reported in #Canada shootings

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Cuban doctor treated for Ebola says he will return to west Africa as virus shows little sign of abating in Sierra Leone.

Read more: Cuban doctor vows to return to fight #Ebola

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Policemen accusing Mayor De Blasio of anti-police rhetoric turn their backs on him during funeral for slain officer.

Read more: New York police shun mayor at funera

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Reverend Gorostieta is the third priest killed in Guerrero state this year, as gang violence continues in the region.

Read more: Kidnapped Mexican priest found dead

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Around 300 demonstrators clash with US police after fatal shooting of young black man by white officer near Ferguson.

Read more: #Missouri tense after police kill black teen

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At least 21 injured and 33 arrested as protesters opposing the construction of a shipping canal clash with police.

Read more: Protest against #Nicaragua canal turns violent

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Treaty sets global standards for cross-border transfers of weapons ranging from firearms to tanks and helicopters.

Read more: Treaty regulating arms trade enters force

By MWC News

Shooting reported in St Louis suburb, two miles from Ferguson where similar incident has led to protests and riots.

Read more: Black teenager killed by police in #Missouri