Rio De Janeiro

More than 1,250 people have been killed by police this year under the watch of the far-right president, who came to office promising a zero-tolerance approach to crime.

Clauvinho da Silva was a member of the Red Command drug faction and had been serving a 73 year sentence.

Clauvinho da Silva, known as Shorty, was part of the notorious Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro.

A dazzling cavalcade of floats accompanied by hundreds of drummers and dancers.

Fire at National Museum in Rio de Janeiro destroys more than 20 million items, including archaeological finds and historical memorabilia.

Marcos Vinicius de Silva, 14, was caught up in a police security operation when he was walking to school.

The pontiff responded to a letter written by Franco's daughter.

The Brazilian drug trafficker used the nurses to immunize poor local residents from yellow fever.

The Rio Carnival officially began on Friday 9 February and lasts until 17 February, during which time the city will be teeming with hundreds of thousands of tourists who come to watch the parades and take part in raucous street processions.

Sunday's protest in Copacabana beach followed the fatal shooting of a 76-year-old woman and her daughter.

The country was banned from track and field events at the 2016 Olympics.

Despite doubts, the Rio Paralympics has triumphed over its financial hurdles.

Craig Spence, of the IPC, believes the 267 members of the Russian team are owed an apology.

The victim is believed to be unharmed.

Mark Cavendish ended his wait for an Olympic medal.

The Olympic gold medallist competes Tuesday.

John Anzrah allegedly gave urine in the name of one of his athletes.

A round up of the key female athletes at this year's Games.

The carnival city is about to give Brazil something to smile about at a difficult time in its history.

Lego unveils a model of the city's landmarks ahead of the 2016 Olympics.

The sprinter is a famous fan of the Old Trafford club.

Jihadi chatter centers on attacks against athletes that will gain media attention worldwide.

Brazil's counter-terrorism director said the country faces a rising threat from radical Islamists.

World athletics' governing body met in Zurich on Friday.

Many question Brazil's readiness to host the Games in the 'murder capital of the world.'

More than 200 health experts wrote an open letter in May calling for the games to be postponed or relocated because of the Zika outbreak.

No arrests made in the case that has sparked protests, from the streets to the nation's Supreme Court.

Health concerns won't keep athletes away but the economic damage due to wary outsiders could last for years.

More than 30 men reputedly assaulted the girl in a Rio favela and posted a video to Twitter.

China's sports system has has long been successful. But that may be changing in the lead up to the 2016 Olympics in Rio.