# Rio de Janeiro

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Russia denies one of its diplomats involved in incident in Rio which saw mugger shot dead

Brazilian police and media have identified the vice consul at the Russian embassy in Rio as being involved in the incident.

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Aug 5th 2016, 7:57 AM

# Rio 2016

Ireland’s Olympic scandal: From medal dreams to a failed drugs test

Michael O’Reilly’s road to Rio was never straightforward but Team Ireland didn’t expect to be here.

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Aug 4th 2016, 9:37 PM

# carrying a torch

Riot police disperse protesters with tear gas as Olympic torch-bearer moons crowd in Rio

One of the torch-bearers dropped his pants to moon the crowd in protest at Brazil’s political situation.

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Aug 4th 2016, 8:47 AM

# Explainer

Zika, crime waves and political unrest - What's the truth about what Irish fans will face in Rio?

We separated the fact from the fiction.

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Aug 4th 2016, 6:04 AM

# Keep paddling

'You want to go to college in September? You'll be going back with no hair but don't worry about that.'

Pat O’Leary was diagnosed with cancer while preparing for his Leaving Cert. 20 years later his leg was amputated. Now he’s going to be Ireland’s first paracanoeist.

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Aug 2nd 2016, 5:13 PM

# Gisele Bundchen

Olympics opening ceremony axes bizarre scene involving staged mugging of supermodel

The scene has caused much controversy in crime-plagued Rio de Janeiro.

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Aug 2nd 2016, 8:39 AM

# knowing the ropes

'We're hoping for the best but preparing for the worst' - Ireland's sailors on the polluted Rio waters

Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton are sailing into Rio with high ambitions, and ready for the challenge water pollution poses.

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Aug 1st 2016, 9:30 PM

# Plain sailing

John Twomey: Ireland's flag bearer will be competing at his 11th (!) Paralympic Games

“It’s a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”

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Jul 19th 2016, 4:23 PM

# Rio

Rio drug dealers have been using the Olympics logo on products

Police say they seized marjijuana labelled with the logo of the Rio 2016 organising committee.

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Jul 3rd 2016, 12:00 PM

# Birth Defects

Rory isn't willing to take the risk, but just how big a problem is the Zika virus?

Couples hoping to have a baby are being told to hold off for two-to-six months after travelling to infected areas.

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Jun 22nd 2016, 2:53 PM

# Rio de Janeiro

Brazil Olympics to go ahead despite warnings it will mean avoidable births of malformed babies

A health expert has called for the event to be moved or postponed because of the virus.

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May 12th 2016, 7:36 AM

# Rio de Janeiro

Blow for Olympic host city as two die when bike path collapses into sea

Two people were killed after a wave crashed into an elevated cycle lane built ahead of the Rio Games.

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Apr 22nd 2016, 8:06 AM

# future plans

Usain Bolt mulls Rio retirement segue

The towering Jamaican said he was only 50-50 about running at the next world championships.

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Aug 28th 2015, 8:48 PM

# Ri-oh No

Rio's waters are so full of human poo that 2016 Olympians risk becoming violently ill

“What you have there is basically raw sewage.”

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Jul 30th 2015, 8:01 PM

# Brazil

Four police killed as Rio struggles to curb violence before Olympics

The host city for the 2016 games is trying to wrestle back control of the streets from violent drug gangs.

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Feb 23rd 2015, 10:00 AM

# Brazil

Woman breaks up with fiancé after secretly filming him abusing her dogs

Nina Mandin became suspicious of her fiancé after she noticed her dogs were withdrawn.

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Feb 10th 2015, 4:45 PM

# pope francis

How would you like to spend New Year's on a tropical beach with the Pope?

That’s what is happening tonight to the 2 million people preparing to party on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach.

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Dec 31st 2014, 6:36 PM

# embedded

'He's a piece of s***' - Aldo and Mendes put through final preparations

Both fighters are in bullish form ahead of their headline bout at UFC 179 this weekend.

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Oct 23rd 2014, 12:51 PM

# made him cross

Robbers target archbishop by accident... then abandon stolen crucifix

The items they stole were made of metal, and not gold.

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Sep 16th 2014, 9:53 PM

# Letter from Brazil

Football brings hope, but not much more in favelas of Rio

Mikey Stafford tours a north Rio favela with a Corkman trying to make a difference.

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Jul 11th 2014, 9:21 AM

# High praise

Rodriguez 'like Maradona', says Uruguay coach

“For me, special talents are those who do things that are completely out of the ordinary,” he explained.

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Jun 29th 2014, 9:00 AM

# bitegate

There's a Luis Suarez billboard on Copacabana beach, and people are reacting perfectly

People are great.

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Jun 27th 2014, 9:30 AM

# Fight night

Trouble flares on the streets of Rio as Maracana hosts Argentina v Bosnia

According to reports, police fired tear gas as a group of protesters attempted to march towards the stadium.

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Jun 15th 2014, 10:33 PM

# inexperience

Ross Barkley was responsible for a 15-minute traffic delay in Rio

The Everton star was left red-faced after missing the team bus’ departure.

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Jun 10th 2014, 8:15 PM

# Safety First

England's World Cup hotel fined for 'not providing condoms to guests'

Rio de Janeiro’s Royal Tulip has incurred the wrath of the Brazilian consumer protection agency.

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May 27th 2014, 2:16 PM

# Legend

Want to hang out in Ronaldinho's gaff during the World Cup?

The property boasts a swimming pool, extensive gardens, a terrace, a children’s playhouse and a stage for musical performances.

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May 26th 2014, 7:45 AM

# Footie Fan Tips

Beware strangers, favelas and mosquitoes if you're heading to Brazil for the World Cup

The advice has been mainly directed at fans from the United States, England, Germany and Argentina.

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May 6th 2014, 10:03 AM

# Dublin Airport

Man in court after allegedly swallowing 39 bags of liquid cocaine

The 64-year-old man is due to appear in court after the drugs were retrieved.

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Mar 28th 2014, 2:07 PM

# Interview

The pressure's on Neymar at World Cup - Pele

The Brazilian legend is worried about the striker, who is carrying a nation’s hopes into the tournament

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Mar 10th 2014, 12:35 PM

# admittance

Roy Keane was right to criticise me over jersey swap - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

The player has apologised for exchanging shirts with Neymar midway through a game.

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Mar 4th 2014, 1:52 PM

# Update

Schumacher still in 'critical but stable' condition‎

Fans marked the retired driver’s birthday with a silent vigil outside the hospital, part of which was organised by Ferrari.

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Jan 4th 2014, 12:52 PM

# Brazil

Topless rights protest attracts just four women... and over 100 photographers

Under Brazil’s penal code, which dates back to the 1940s, female toplessness is an “obscene act,” punishable by three months to a year in prison, or fines. Even the law’s critics admit few are prosecuted.

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Dec 22nd 2013, 5:15 PM