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The voodoo lounge – Hindustan Times
“From ‘soft’ Hindutva to ‘softer’ Hindutva? Just when it was believed that the Gujarat debacle has awakened the Congress to the perils of imitating the BJP, it appears to have decided to indulge in more of the same with a vengeance. And who is joyfully marching backwards? None other than Digvijay Singh, one of the Congress’s most promising leaders.”

Two killed for “practicing witchcraft” Press Trust of India
“A 40-year-old tribal and his minor daughter were allegedly beheaded by their relatives for reportedly practicing witchcraft at Burudih Tola in Kendua village of East Singhbhum district, police said here today.”

Mourners raped, murdered at funeral – South African Press Association
“A gang dressed in ninja-style outfits raided a funeral in Papua New Guinea, murdering two mourners and raping another two as they attempted to prove the man being buried was a victim of sorcery, it was reported.”

Statehouse gives up its ghost – Associated Press
“The paranormal researchers who set up shop in the state Capitol in November have released their findings: photos of floating orbs of energy, a recorded whisper — and, yes, a ghost.”

Ghouls give landlord a Burke and scare – Edinburgh Evening News
“A PUB landlord has been spooked by ghostly goings-on at one of the Capital’s oldest bars after he started digging into its macabre links with Burke and Hare.”

Haunted house to get makeover – BBC News
“One of Britain’s spookiest building projects is about to get under way.”

Controversial cleric carries out Dáil exorcism – Ireland On-line
“A controversial cleric who once ordained singer Sinead O’Connor today carried out an exorcism of the Dáil.”

New ‘Brain Fingerprinting’ Could Help Solve Crimes – Reuters
“A technique called “brain fingerprinting,” which seeks to probe whether a suspect has specific knowledge of a crime, could become a powerful weapon in national security, its inventor believes.”

A word before dying – Melbourne Herald Sun
“THERE’S no shortage of options for communicating with deceased loved ones, but ouija boards are passé, séances plain creepy and as for channellers, well, how’s one to sort the crooks and cranks from the real thing?”

Eat This – North Bay Bohemian
“Best known today for his inadvertent invention of corn flakes cereal–occurring when a pan of baking grain was left unattended during a medical emergency–Dr. John Harvey Kellogg was 43 years old when he wrote the above lines. He had never partaken of the connubial pleasures of his wife’s bed, believed masturbation to be a sin best cured through copious enema treatments, and sought to cure his patient’s ills through daily applications of yogurt–introduced at the body’s two ends–aided by colon-wracking machines that could ably pump 15 gallons of water into a hapless behind in just a few seconds.”

Therapist Says Technique Can Cure Phobias – WCVB
“Anyone who has suffered from a fear of flying, heights or public speaking knows the paralyzing effect phobias can have. One local woman says she can cure phobias — within one hour.”