Rio Olympics kicks off

Rio Olympics kicks off

Photo taken Aug. 6, 2016, shows the Olympic flame for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, lit at the "second cauldron" in front of the Candelaria Church in the Brazilian city. The event started on Aug. 5 with a lively opening ceremony. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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