Rio Summer Olympics

• Rio 2016: Refugee athletes from Congo find joy competing in Olympic spotlight

  Refugee athlete Popole Misenga won his first-round match in the men's judo 90-kilogram division.

  World

  Aug 10, 2016
  
• Rio 2016: Here’s what to expect at the Olympics opening ceremony

  The opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture, diversity

  Sports

  Aug 5, 2016
  
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• Russia denies diplomat’s involvement in fatal shooting near Rio’s Olympic Park

  Police in Rio de Janeiro said a Russian diplomat trying to repel an attempted robbery Thursday near the Olympic Park was involved in a shooting that left the assailant dead

  World

  Aug 5, 2016
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• Rio 2016: Half of Brazilians opposed to hosting Olympics, poll finds

  Nearly two out of three Brazilians believe that hosting them will cause the country more harm than good, an opinion poll.

  World

  Jul 21, 2016