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Great Britain captures gold in cycling for the men's team sprint at the Rio Olympics - Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Callum Skinner of Great Britain pose with their gold medals. Aug. 11, 2016.
Sports
Measured one way, Britain crushed the US and China in the medal count
Five athletes from South Sudan who will be participating in the Summer 2016 Olympics sit beside each other on a short set of steps near their training grounds in Nairobi
Conflict
Meet some of the athletes who will compete in this summer’s Olympics as a team of refugees
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Justice
Sending the Texas National Guard to the border might be money poorly spent
Luiz Gonzaga musical
Arts, Culture & Media
Transport yourself to the northeast of Brazil with the legendary music of Luiz Gonzaga
A burning effigy of President Barack Obama is seen during a protest by Brazilian students against possible US military action in Syria, in front of the US embassy in Brasilia last month.
Global Politics
Brazilians cool on US after NSA surveillance
Development & Education
Rio de Janeiro’s controversial favela pacification program shows signs of success
Business, Economics and Jobs
Brazil ratcheting up security as preparations for World Cup, Olympics continue
Business, Economics and Jobs
Thousands of Portugese fleeing sinking economy, with many headed for Brazil
Business, Economics and Jobs
Pacifying Rio’s Favelas: Controversial Revitalization Program Showing Signs of Success
Business, Economics and Jobs
Should Brazil Be Concerned About Terrorism at the Olympics, World Cup?
Environment
Torrential rains bring death and destruction to Rio de Janeiro
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit – Beto Villares