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WHO: Cell phone use is a possible risk
LONDON- Using a mobile phone may increase the risk of developing certain types of brain tumor and consumers should consider ways of reducing their exposure,World Health Organization (WHO) cancer experts said on Tuesday.
A working group of 31 scientists from 14 countries meeting at the WHO’S International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said a reviewthat the available scientific evidence suggested cell phone use should be classified as ‘’possibly carcinogenic.’’

The classification, which puts mobile phone use in the same broad LARC cancerrisk category as lead, chloroform and coffe, could spur the United Nations health body to look again at its guidelines on mobile phones, the scientists said.
But more lengthy and detailed research isneeded before a more definitive answer on any link can be given.
The WHO had previously said there was no established evidence for a link between cell phone use and cancer.
‘’After reviewingessentially all the evidence that is relevant… the working group classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans.’’ Jonathan Samet, chair of the IARC group, said in atelebriefing.
He said some evidence suggested a link between an increased risk for glioma, a type of brain cancer, and mobile phone use.
The WHO’s position has been keenly awaited by mobile phonecompanies and by campain groups who have raised concerns about whether cell phones might be harmful to health.

Spain would Lagarde for if Casterns runs, he would get Spanish
By Paul Day
MADRID- Spainwants France’s Christine Lagarde to head the IMF, but the fund’s group voting procedures would obligate it to back Mexico’s Agustin Cartens if he stands, Spanish Economy Minister Elena Salgado said onTuesday.
‘’Our presence in the IMF shares a seat with Mexico, with Venezuela and other countries of Latin America, so Spain’s vote is with the seat, an indivisible seat,’’ Salgado told reporters at...