Tag: Brazil

As one looks at this nation and around the world, one has to say that democratic governance has not been operating optimally and market capitalism seems to be going through a protracted rough patch. (AP Photo)

The end of history not turning out as hoped

Michael Barone · August 7, 2016 9:00 pm

The Israeli team tried to board a bus to the opening ceremonies, when the Lebanese delegation tried to physically block them, sources say. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lebanese Olympic athletes refuse to share bus with Israelis

Ben Smith · August 6, 2016 10:21 pm

Ginny Thrasher won gold in the 10-meter air rifle event on Saturday morning, also setting a new Olympic record in the finals. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

U.S. wins first gold of the Rio Olympics

Jacqueline Klimas · August 6, 2016 2:48 pm

"In a season of intense politics, let's cherish this opportunity to come together around one flag," said President Obama. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama cheers U.S. Olympic Team representing ‘nation of immigrants’

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 10:00 am

"[W]e call all parties to lay down their weapons and put aside their differences during the games," said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

UN leader calls for truce during Olympic games

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 3:08 am

The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro commenced Friday night with an opening ceremony that made a global plea to reverse climate change and conserve the Earth's resources. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)

Climate change front and center at Olympics opening ceremony

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 2:23 am

Only 48 percent of Americans said they plan to watch a "great deal" or "fair amount" of the world games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Fewer Americans will watch Olympics this year

Anna Giaritelli · August 2, 2016 10:40 pm

Five other U.S. dignitaries will attend Friday's opening ceremony at the Summer Olympics in Brazil. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Kerry leads U.S. delegation to Rio Olympics

Nicole Duran · August 2, 2016 7:45 pm

"This may not please everybody on either side," IOC President Thomas Bach said. "But still the result today is one which is respecting the rules of justice." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Olympics reverses decision to ban all Russian athletes

Anna Giaritelli · July 24, 2016 5:27 pm

The country's team has been banned from competing in the international games after Russian authorities were caught running a state-sponsored doping program. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Last place: Russia’s 387 athletes banned from Rio Olympics

Anna Giaritelli · July 23, 2016 10:19 pm

"We believe that Brazilian authorities are on top of this," State spokesman John Kirby said. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

National Security

State: No Olympic travel advice after Brazil arrests 10 terror plotters

Pete Kasperowicz · July 21, 2016 7:33 pm

The 10 people were arrested in the southern state of Parana, and are all Brazilian, Justice Minister Alexandre Moraes said at a press conference on Thursday. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

National Security

Brazil: Police arrest 10 for plotting Olympic terror attacks

Kelly Cohen · July 21, 2016 4:35 pm