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US reacts to Rio robbery story of swimmers; Bolt's gold; Aleppo boy's story

US reacts to swimmers' Rio robbery story; Bolt's gold; Aleppo boy's story

The US Olympic Committee apologises to Brazil for the behaviour of some of its swimmers who claimed they were robbed in Rio. 

Usain Bolt wins the 200 metre race, bringing his gold medal total to eight. 

And we find out a bit more about the little boy whose photo, after bombing took place in Aleppo, has been shown around the world.

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