He met with Burma's military leader Than Shwe in August when he secured the release from prison of American John Yettaw.

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Mr. Zanuck, the producer, says he was surprised when Mr. Burton replaced his longtime scribe, John August, with Mr. Grahame-Smith.

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But after Chagaev was named "champion in recess", Valuev regained his crown when he beat John Ruiz in August 2008.

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West Indies' current coach David Williams, employed in the main role on a short-term basis following the sacking of John Dyson in August, could stay on as Gibson's deputy.

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