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Bengal: Farewell fit for a god
Photographer Greg Bowker joins the lavish celebrations of the Hindu god, Ganesh, in the Bay of Bengal.
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Scientology DVDs in schools
A scientologist doctor is promoting a controversial educational resource in New Zealand schools.
![<i>Linda Herrick:</i> Following the leader](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i>Linda Herrick:</i> Following the leader
I've never understood the allure of religious cults.
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Kiwi breaks Waco silence
Kiwi Ualesi Vaega escaped the clutches of Branch Davidian leader David Koresh just before the cult's fiery end at Waco, Texas.
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Church attacked for 'criminal' activities
Rudd urges caution after Senator calls for police investigation into Scientology.
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Gangster kids keep time for church
Many young Pacific offenders in South Auckland are "chameleons" who attend church after committing a crime
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Australia urged to stop slaughtering conscious animals
The King of Jordan's sister has appealed to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to stop the slaughter of conscious animals for halal meat in Australia.
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Tamaki: What have I done wrong?
Destiny leader Brian Tamaki yesterday struck back at criticism of his church and oaths of allegiance sworn to him by parishioners.