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4:15pm, 29th April, 2019

U.S. film director John Singleton dead at age 51

John Singleton, who made his movie directorial debut with the acclaimed "Boyz n the Hood" about young men struggling in a gang-ridden Los Angeles neighborhood, died on Monday at the age of 51, his family said.

U.S. film director John Singleton to be taken off life support: family

2:26pm, 29th April, 2019

Entertainment

U.S. film director John Singleton to be taken off life support: family

Oscar-nominated director John Singleton, best known for his 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood," will be removed from life support on Monday, his family said in a statement.

Elton John, Sting, Chick Corea top big-name Montreux bill

4:41am, 9th April, 2019

Entertainment

Elton John, Sting, Chick Corea top big-name Montreux bill

Elton John is the big draw at this summer's Montreux Jazz Festival, part of an eclectic line-up packed with big names that also features Sting, Janet Jackson, Chick Corea and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Bed-In' remembered at 50

12:26pm, 25th March, 2019

Entertainment

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Bed-In' remembered at 50

In March 1969, newlyweds John Lennon and Yoko Ono skipped a honeymoon and instead staged a "bed-in" in Amsterdam to promote world peace during the Vietnam War.

John Dingell, longest-serving member of U.S. Congress, dead at 92

9:33pm, 7th February, 2019

Politics

John Dingell, longest-serving member of U.S. Congress, dead at 92

John Dingell, a gruff Michigan Democrat who entered the U.S. House of Representatives in 1955 to finish his late father's term and became a legislative heavyweight and longest-serving member of Congress, died on Thursday, Michigan lawmakers said...

Trian Fund evaluates takeover bid for Papa John's: WSJ

7:14pm, 8th October, 2018

Business

Trian Fund evaluates takeover bid for Papa John's: WSJ

Nelson Peltz' Trian Fund Management LP is evaluating a takeover bid for Papa John's International Inc , the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

U.S.' Pompeo slams John Kerry for meeting with Iranian officials

3:56pm, 14th September, 2018

World

U.S.' Pompeo slams John Kerry for meeting with Iranian officials

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday lambasted his predecessor, John Kerry, for meeting Iranian officials in back-channel talks and accused him of trying to undermine the Trump administration's policy toward Tehran.

Thousands endure blazing Arizona heat to view Senator John McCain's casket

8:13pm, 29th August, 2018

Politics

Thousands endure blazing Arizona heat to view Senator John McCain's casket

Thousands of admirers of the late Senator John McCain stood in line for hours on Wednesday in the blazing Arizona sun and triple-digit heat for a chance to pay final respects to the war hero and two-time Republican presidential candidate.

Memorial tributes to Senator John McCain open in Arizona Capitol

2:10pm, 29th August, 2018

US

Memorial tributes to Senator John McCain open in Arizona Capitol

Family, former colleagues and other dignitaries filed past the flag-draped casket of Senator John McCain inside the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday for the first of several memorial tributes planned for the war hero and two-time Republican presidential...

Arizona residents line up to mourn Senator John McCain

12:44pm, 29th August, 2018

US

Arizona residents line up to mourn Senator John McCain

Residents lined up at the Arizona statehouse on Wednesday to pay respects to the late U.S. Senator John McCain, the Vietnam War hero and two-time Republican presidential candidate whose body will lie in state for the day at the Capitol Rotunda in Pho...

Senator John McCain's body to lie in state at Arizona State Capitol

5:33am, 29th August, 2018

Politics

Senator John McCain's body to lie in state at Arizona State Capitol

The body of John McCain, who endured 5 1/2 years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and went on to become a lion of the U.S. Senate and a two-time Republican candidate for president, will lie in state on Wednesday in the Arizona state capitol.

Papa John's founder accuses CEO's team of misconduct: letter

7:29pm, 28th August, 2018

Business

Papa John's founder accuses CEO's team of misconduct: letter

Papa John's International Inc founder John Schnatter, who is trying to regain control of the pizza chain after resigning as chairman in July, accused Chief Executive Officer Steve Ritchie's "inner circle" of sexual misconduct, an allegation...

Senator John McCain, ex-POW and political maverick, dead at 81

8:47pm, 25th August, 2018

Politics

Senator John McCain, ex-POW and political maverick, dead at 81

U.S. Senator John McCain, a former prisoner of war in Vietnam who ran unsuccessfully for president as a self-styled maverick Republican in 2008 and became a prominent critic of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday, his office said. He was 81.

2:17pm, 26th July, 2018

Business

Papa John's founder sues pizza chain

John Schnatter, the founder and ousted former chairman of Papa John's International Inc , on Thursday sued the pizzeria chain, complaining that the company had not provided adequate response to an earlier request for internal documents.

Prince Harry joins Elton John to launch HIV campaign targeting men

4:35pm, 24th July, 2018

UK

Prince Harry joins Elton John to launch HIV campaign targeting men

Prince Harry joined pop star Elton John on Tuesday to launch a campaign to raise HIV awareness among men, warning that "dangerous complacency" about the virus threatened the quest to wipe it out.

Prince Harry, Elton John to launch coalition against HIV in men

12:40pm, 12th July, 2018

UK

Prince Harry, Elton John to launch coalition against HIV in men

Britain's Prince Harry and music star Elton John are joining forces to launch a "global coalition" focused on treating HIV infections in men, the singer's AIDS charity said on Thursday.

Papa John's drops after report alleges chairman used racial slur

11:53am, 11th July, 2018

Business

Papa John's drops after report alleges chairman used racial slur

** Shares of Papa John's International Inc pizza chain down 3.5 pct to a more-than-two-year low on Wednesday a report that Chairman, founder and former CEO John Schnatter used a racial slur on a conference call