The latest local news from Rio de Janeiro, in English.
World leaders arrived at the G20 countries' summit in Brazil, which began with informal talks. But the meeting in Rio de Janeiro was hit by a setback even before the formal start, as Argentina chose to boycott the initiative against global hunger that the host country had hoped for.
WorldOn New Year's Eve last year, the Ugandan OS athlete Benjamin Kiplagat was found stabbed to death in his car. Now, two men have been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder.
SportsBreak with Iba, otherwise there will be no boxing in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This is an ultimatum that the IOC is now presenting to the national Olympic associations. But it's not certain that it will be enough. Many countries receive financial assistance from Iba, says Per-Axel Sjöholm.
SportsThe Platoon Commander Dmytro Melnyk left his soldiers ten days before the Paralympics started. He can only hope that everyone is alive when he returns from Paris. They are in the midst of hell, says the volleyball player.
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