Portal:Current events/2012 July 28

July 28, 2012 (Saturday)

Armed conflict and attacks

Tanks of the Syrian Army commence attacks against the rebel-held city of Aleppo. (BBC)
Two NATO service members are killed in an attack in eastern Afghanistan. (USA Today)
Ethnic clashes in southern Ethiopia lead to the killing of at least 18 people and wounding of 12 others. (BBC)

Arts and culture

The sunken German U-Boat U-550 is discovered off the coast of Massachusetts, United States. (Der Spiegel)

Politics and elections

Andriy Shevchenko announces his retirement from football in order to go into politics. (BBC)

Sport

2012 Summer Olympics:
- In archery, Im Dong-Hyun of South Korea sets a new world record at Lord's Cricket Ground. (AP via New Zealand Herald)
- In swimming, Ye Shiwen of China sets a new world record in the women's 400 individual medley. (AP via ABC News)
- In swimming, Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa sets a new Olympic Record at the men's 100m breaststroke. (Chicago Tribune)
- In swimming, Australia sets a new Olympic Record in the women's 4× 100m freestyle relay. (Sport Live)