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[Archive 2007-06-04] Greek actor Sotiris Moustakas dies at 67

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-06-04. The Cyprus-born, Greek actor Sotiris Moustakas died suddenly today in Athens, Greece. During rehearsals Moustakas felt unwell

[Archive 2010-10-17] Greek film director Yannis Dalianides dies at age 87

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-10-17. Yannis Dalianides, a Greek film director who worked on over 60 movies, has died at the age of 87. Dalianides died after spend

[Archive 2008-06-06] Greek police investigates murder of actor

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-06-06. Police officers in Athens, Greece continue their investigation in order to find the murderer of the popular actor Nikos Sergi

[Archive 2015-01-27] Greek singer Demis Roussos dies aged 68

Historical Wikinews report from 2015-01-27. Greek singer Demis Roussos died on Sunday in Athens. The 68-year-old Roussos, born in Egypt, died in a private hospital. No o

[Archive 2020-10-08] Guitarist Eddie Van Halen dies, aged 65

Historical Wikinews report from 2020-10-08. Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen, lead guitarist of US rock band Van Halen, died Tuesday at age 65 following an extended bat

[Archive 2009-08-14] Guitarist Les Paul dies at 94

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-08-14. Les Paul, the American jazz guitarist whose eponymous electric guitar remains one of the most popular and influential designs

[Archive 2008-11-23] Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy' released after 15 years

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-11-23. Chinese Democracy, the new album from hard rockers Guns N' Roses, has been released today, hitting store shelves in the Unite

[Archive 2014-04-12] GWAR announce Dave Brockie arts foundation

Historical Wikinews report from 2014-04-12. The surviving members of satirical metal band GWAR yesterday announced a charitable arts foundation in the name of Dave Brock

[Archive 2014-03-25] GWAR frontman Dave Brockie aka Oderus Urungus dies at age 50

Historical Wikinews report from 2014-03-25. Dave Brockie of rubber-costumed metal act GWAR was found dead in his Richmond, Virginia home late on Sunday. Better known by

[Archive 2007-07-21] Hanoi hosts 2007 International Mathematical Olympiad

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-21. The 48th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is taking place from July 19 to July 31 in Hanoi, Vietnam, the first South

[Archive 2009-03-19] Harlan Ellison sues CBS-Paramount, WGA over Star Trek royalties

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-03-19. Science fiction author Harlan Ellison announced, in a press release dated March 13, 2009, that he is suing television company

[Archive 2015-02-21] Harris Wittels, Parks and Recreation executive producer, found dead aged 30

Historical Wikinews report from 2015-02-21. Harris Wittels, an executive producer on the comedy television series Parks and Recreation, has been found dead. The 30-year-

[Archive 2013-09-12] Haunted attractions in Texas prepare for 2013 Halloween season

Historical Wikinews report from 2013-09-12. With Halloween approaching, numerous haunted attractions all over Texas are preparing for the big "haunt" season. Directors a

[Archive 2007-04-16] Hawaii entertainer Don Ho dies at 76

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-04-16. Don Ho, arguably one of Hawaii's best-known entertainers who entertained generations of tourists in Waikiki, died Saturday of

[Archive 2013-08-31] Hawaiian Airlines announces iPad mini in-flight service

Historical Wikinews report from 2013-08-31. On Thursday Hawaiian Airlines announced all their Boeing 767-300 aircraft would be fitted with iPad mini tablets made by Appl

[Archive 2008-03-02] Heavy metal band Teräsbetoni to represent Finland at Eurovision 2008

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-03-02. Finland is to be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 by heavy metal band Teräsbetoni with their song Missä Miehet

[Archive 2011-10-17] Herman Cain: SimCity rumor 'a lie'

Historical Wikinews report from 2011-10-17. U.S. presidential candidate Herman Cain denied a suggestion from Huffington Post reporter Amanda Terkel that his 9-9-9 tax pl

[Archive 2009-10-06] Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" wins Man Booker Prize 2009

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-10-06. The 2009 Man Booker Prize has been awarded to British author Hilary Mantel for her historical novel Wolf Hall. 57 other autho

[Archive 2018-07-20] Hindi poet and songwriter Gopal Das Neeraj dies, aged 93

Historical Wikinews report from 2018-07-20. Yesterday, Hindi poet and songwriter Gopal Das Neeraj died at the AIIMS trauma centre in Delhi, India. The poet was 93-years-

[Archive 2007-08-19] HiNet, WCG, and WGT unite holding Taiwanese Gaming Athletes' Qualification

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-08-19. The "HiFun Cyber Game League and WCG/WGT Taiwanese Gaming Athletes' Qualification Final", organized unity by K-Idea, ASUStek

[Archive 2007-12-07] HMV Canada to finally sell iPods, to avoid fate of Sam's, Music World

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-12-07. Many of record store HMV's Canadian locations have started to stock iPod portable music players, in a move to stay relevant.

[Archive 2008-04-06] Hollywood legend Charlton Heston dies at age 84

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-04-06. Screen legend and conservative icon Charlton Heston, twice winner of an Academy Award during his 50 year film career, died Sa

[Archive 2008-09-27] Hollywood legend Paul Newman dies of cancer age 83

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-09-27. American actor Paul Newman died on Friday at age 83 of cancer. He pulled out of directing a stage production of John Steinbec

[Archive 2006-08-17] Hollywood notables condemn Hamas and Hezbollah

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-08-17. In a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times, 85 top actors, directors and other Hollywood notables accused Hezbollah and Hamas

[Archive 2025-12-13] Iceland pulls out of Eurovision 2026, joining four other countries to do so

Historical Wikinews report from 2025-12-13. On Wednesday, Iceland withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia.

[Archive 2009-07-18] Iconic American newscaster Walter Cronkite dies at 92

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-07-18. Walter Cronkite, the American newscaster who was a household name in television journalism, has died at the age of 92, accord

[Archive 2006-10-11] Imagination Movers to shoot Disney series pilot

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-10-11. New Orleans-based band Imagination Movers have announced that they will be shooting a pilot for the Disney Channel this Decem

[Archive 2006-10-02] India celebrates Mahatma Gandhi's 137th Birthday anniversary

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-10-02. Indians paid tribute today to the father of the nation, Mohandas Karamchand Mahatma Gandhi on the 137th anniversary of his bi

[Archive 2006-09-25] India nominates "Rang De Basanti" for the Oscars

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-09-25. The Film Federation of India confirmed today that Rakeysh Mehra's Rang De Basanti would be India's entry for the Best Foreign

[Archive 2006-10-11] India's Kiran Desai wins Booker Prize for "The Inheritance of Loss"

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-10-11. The 2006 Man Booker Prize was awarded to Kiran Desai, for her fictional work The Inheritance of Loss. The 35-year-old is the

[Archive 2017-01-06] Indian actor Om Puri dies

Historical Wikinews report from 2017-01-06. Indian film actor Om Puri died this morning of heart failure at his Mumbai home, according to reports. He was 66. Born in Har

[Archive 2006-07-19] Indian Big Brother to have ban on "hanky-panky"

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-07-19. Producers of India's Big Brother have said that an upcoming celebrity edition will have a ban on "hanky-panky". And unlike ot

[Archive 2008-11-06] Indian filmmaker Baldev Raj Chopra dies at age 94

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-11-06. Indian filmmaker Baldev Raj Chopra has died of "ailments relating to old age" in his home in Juhu at the age of 94, according

[Archive 2022-02-08] Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar dies at age 92

Historical Wikinews report from 2022-02-08. On Sunday, Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar died at the age of 92. She succumbed to multi-organ failure at the Breach Candy Hosp

[Archive 2008-05-22] Indiana Jones returns to the screens

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-05-22. The new film about the fictional character Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. played by Harrison Ford premiered worldwide on May 2

[Archive 2007-07-07] Influential Croat poet Dragutin Tadijanović dies

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-07. Croatian poet Dragutin Tadijanović died last week in Zagreb, Croatia. He was 101 years old. Born on November 4, 1905 in Rastu

[Archive 2019-10-07] Influential rock drummer Ginger Baker dies at age 80

Historical Wikinews report from 2019-10-07. Yesterday morning, English drummer Ginger Baker died in a hospital at the age of 80. The news came from the Twitter account i

[Archive 2007-07-30] Ingmar Bergman dies at age 89

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-30. Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, a filmmaker widely regarded as one of the great masters of modern cinema, died today at his

[Archive 2007-07-13] International Festival of Cinema "Oberá en cortos" begins

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-13. After the success obtained last year, the second edition of the International Festival of Cinema Oberá en Cortos began at Obe

[Archive 2008-01-25] International participants showcase different industry cultures at 2008 Taipei Game Show

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-01-25. B2B Trade Area of Taipei Game Show, criticized by trade buyers last year, but accompanied with 2008 Taiwan Digital Content Fo