Brazil

One of the 'defenders of Sharia' was seriously injured in the attack.

Beltrame had created Police Pacification Units to crack down on gangs that had seized de facto control of impoverished slums.

The attack was filmed on a mobile phone.

The Carandiru jail massacre, which left 111 prisoners dead, is considered a major human rights violation in the history of Brazil.

Santos youth team striker Yuri has represented Brazil at U15, U16 and U17 levels.

Ronaldo played for Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and AC Milan during his career.

The ex-president is accused of being the 'boss' of a huge corruption scheme that cost the state oil company, Petrobras.

The blaze at Estrada de Alpina favela began at 20:30 local time – there have been no reports of loss of life.

Brazilian is yet to play a game for the Catalan club since the Copa del Rey final on 22 May.

The ceremony saw groups of dancers dressed in geometric-style patterns, creating spectacular displays.

The opening ceremony takes place at the Maracana Stadium on Wednesday 7 September.

The decision to oust Rousseff has become a key chapter in Brazil's political struggle.

Temer himself was implicated in the Petrobras scandal that has embroiled the Brazilian government.

Michel Temer will serve out the remainder of Rousseff's term.

Only 12% of tickets for the Paralympics have been sold and many countries are not taking part.

Heather Wheeler posted the info-graphic on Twitter in reaction to a message from the EU Parliament.

Lilesa told reporters that he could be killed or jailed for making the sign of protest.

The sports presenter refused to zoom in on the couple who he said were only 'reading a book in a strange pose'.

Brazil face Germany in the Men's football final clash on Saturday.

PV Sindhu won the silver medal in the women's singles badminton event at Rio 2016 Olympics.

Athlete will be able to finally return to the US where teammates have faced a hostile reception from media.

The USOC said it will look at 'any potential consequences for the athletes.'

The Jamaican becomes the first athlete to win three consecutive gold medals in the same event.

Narsingh Yadav will not compete in the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympics due to the ban.

The 33-year-old presenter was in Brazil for a 3,000-mile charity cycle from London

The two US Olympic swimmers have been accused of falsely reporting a crime.

The two were with fellow swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen when they were allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Rio.

Barcelona forward notched the quickest goal in the history of the Games after just 14 seconds in Rio.

Belgium and Argentina face off in the men's hockey final event on 18 August.

Netherlands take on Germany in the Bronze medal match on 18 August.