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'Just 30 more seconds': Brazilian firemen lament failing to save man
They just needed 30 seconds more to save a man from a burning building, a firefighter sergeant in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo says.
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Fire
High-rise building in Sao Paulo collapses during fire
A burning building in downtown Sao Paulo has collapsed as firefighters worked to put out a fire that began in the middle of the night.
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Crime
Australia owes me money for defending Cassandra Sainsbury: lawyer
The lawyer for convicted drug trafficker Cassandra Sainsbury has claimed the Australian Government owes him over $20,000.
- by Andrew Wight
Politics
Venezuela’s swelling tide of migrants tests Brazil's limits
In scenes reminiscent of the waves of migrants fleeing the Middle East, Venezuelans are crossing the border into Brazil in the hundreds of thousands.
- by Ernesto Londono
Archaeology
Remains of 140 children found in Peru, pointing to world's largest ancient child sacrifice
It's estimated that the children ranged from about 5 to 14 years old and their hearts were probably removed.
Human rights
Trail of blood: Brazil's indigenous people take message to President
The 1988 Constitution called for the official demarcation of all lands belonging to indigenous people within five years, but that process continues to this day.
- by Eraldo Peres
Crime
Canadian accused of killing Peruvian shaman lynched in the Amazon
Police found Sebastian Woodroffe's buried body after a mobile phone video of the lynching was shared on social media.
BHP gets more time for Samarco mine dam disaster deal
BHP, Vale and Samarco are facing multibillion dollar claims and criminal charges, for the incident that killed 19 people.
Paraguay's pro-business government likely to remain after election
The likely winner supports current low-tax policies aimed at stimulating foreign investment in the world's No. 4 soybean exporter and a major supplier of beef.
- by Daniela Desantis
Mexico
Mexico's bloody election: the price of seeking office in gangland
At least 82 candidates and office holders have been killed since the electoral season kicked off in September, and four in the past week.
- by Lizbeth Diaz
Politics
Americas leaders promise quick NAFTA redraw deal
The US, Mexico and Canada have set themselves a tight deadline to redraw the North American Free Trade Agreement.
- by Roberta Rampton