Rio''s Olympic dreams challenged

Source: Jang.com.pk

Rio de Janeiro : Brazil | about 1 month ago

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Rio de Janeiro's image of fun and sun that helped it win the 2016 Olympics has been marred by a resurgence in drug-related violence that raises questions over the city's preparedness. Pictures of a downed police helicopter in flames in one of Rio's numerous slums were sent around the world a week ago as...

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Rio''s Olympic dreams challenged

News Source: Jang.com.pk | about 1 month ago

Rio de Janeiro's image of fun and sun that helped it win the 2016 Olympics has been marred by a resurgence in drug-related violence that raises questions over the city's preparedness. Pictures of a downed police helicopter in flames in one of Rio's...
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News Source: Androscoggin News | about 1 month ago

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News Source: Uinta County News | about 1 month ago

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