Americas
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Fifty-six per cent of women of reproductive age taking part in research say they are avoiding pregnancy over health concerns
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Attorney general alleges ‘irresponsible and dishonest’ practices by UK bank in selling home-loan bonds before financial crisis
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Brazilian Ricardo Stuckert accidentally stumbled on to the tribe after his helicopter was diverted
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At least 29 people have been killed after an explosion ripped through Mexico’s best-known fireworks market on the northern outskirts of the capital
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The two billionaires, who have clashed in the past, appeared to set aside their differences – although the contents of their discussion were not disclosed
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The president’s plan has tested the patience of many Venezuelans, sparking looting and unrest
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Ruling party considering ways to allow Morales to legally run, including changing constitution through legislative assembly
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Sudden pulling of 100-bolivar note from circulation leads to vast lines at banks, looting, protests and at least one death
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Former footballer challenged as mayor of Cuernavaca says hunger strike will continue indefinitely
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Marc and Jodie Emery among 10 people arrested on Friday in Canada, where government is working to legalize marijuana
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Progressive Brazilian exponent of liberation theology who championed the poor and stood up to his country’s military rulers
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Canada’s ethics watchdog will query Justin Trudeau over his involvement with political fundraisers that allegedly offered access to the prime minister
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Lucia Hiriart accused of using public funds for not-for-profit women’s group to fund dictator’s battle against extradition from Britain
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Sighting of uncontacted Amazonian tribe – in pictures