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HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 12 at the Rio Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Latest news from the 12th day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday (all times GMT):

1304 CANADA'S WARNER LEADS DECATHLON

Canada's Damian Warner clocked the fastest time in the 100m to lead the men's decathlon ahead of defending champion American Ashton Eaton after one event.

1220 IOC MEMBER PATRICK HICKEY ARRESTED

Patrick Hickey, an Irish member of the International Olympic's executive board, has been arrested by Brazilian police in connection with an investigation into ticket touting in the Rio Games, a spokesman said.

1158 LEE EASES INTO BADMINTON SEMI-FINAL

World number one Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia dominated Taiwan's Chou Tien Chen 21-9 21-15 to move into the semi-final of the men's badminton singles tournament.