Witness
Rio de Janeiro favela residents rally against police brutality, corruption, impunity and ruthless state oppression.
Rio 2016
by Neha Dixit
Sport
by Rozafa Kelmendi
Reporter's Notebook 24 Aug 2016 11:57 GMT
South Africa's Caster Semenya takes 800m gold, overshadowing past speculation about "being different".
Brazil22 Aug 2016 05:15 GMT
South America's first Olympic Games come to an end, paving way for Brazil's economic and political issues to re-surface.
Sport21 Aug 2016 09:34 GMT
Runner had been at the centre of a controversy owing to her high testosterone levels and underwent gender tests in 2009.
Sport20 Aug 2016 11:23 GMT
Jamaican sprinter bids farewell to the Olympics after grabbing a ninth gold medal, his third at Rio 2016.
Sport20 Aug 2016 04:36 GMT
Brazil allows Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger to fly out of Rio after lying that they were robbed during the Olympics.
Rio 201619 Aug 2016 09:45 GMT
Jamaican sprinter wins third Olympic 200m gold after racing past the finish line in 19.78 seconds.
Sport18 Aug 2016 21:35 GMT
Brazilian police say four US Olympians, including Ryan Lochte, fabricated story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio.
Sport18 Aug 2016 15:59 GMT
Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger hauled off flight after doubts raised about a claim they were robbed at gunpoint.
Sport18 Aug 2016 04:12 GMT
Patrick Hickey, president of the Olympic Council of Ireland, steps down "temporarily" after his arrest in Rio.
Sport17 Aug 2016 18:31 GMT
Captain scores his side's opening goal after just 15 seconds as Honduras routed 6-0 in the semi-final.
Sport16 Aug 2016 16:30 GMT
"He is not my friend," said Islam El Shehaby, who refused to shake hand of Israeli opponent after losing Rio 2016 fight.
Athletics15 Aug 2016 02:31 GMT
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt wins the final in 9.81 seconds to stay in contention for an Olympic "triple-triple".
Sport14 Aug 2016 16:40 GMT
US swimmer Michael Phelps signs off with his 23rd Olympic gold medal but vows to stay in touch with the sport.
Sport13 Aug 2016 14:16 GMT
Brazil's first gold-medal winner at Rio 2016 came from the City of God favela where youngsters have found hope.
Saudi Arabia13 Aug 2016 11:48 GMT
Marathoner Sarah Attar has inspired other women in Saudi Arabia to take up running as a serious sport.
by Yousef Munayyer
by Lucy P Marcus
by Rachel Shabi