Portal:Current events/2008 August 12
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- 9:58 GMT: President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev announced that the operation of Russian forces in South Ossetia is completed. He added that 'the agressor is punished and has suffered substantial defeats' and 'its armed forces are desorganised'. Medvedev also ordered the Russian Defence Ministry to consider awarding the peacekeepers and military personnel that have 'showed their best' during the operation. (InterFax)
- Michael Phelps of the United States wins his third and fourth gold medals of the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 200-meter freestyle setting a new world record and the 200-meter butterfly respectively. (New York Times)
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