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German Movie Angers Scientologists, Prompts Rival Film
In a scene in a new fictional movie about Scientology called Until Nothing Remains, one of the group’s leaders is giving an impassioned speech to followers in Germany. The camera pulls in tighter on the man’s face and, all of a sudden, he cries out “Clear Germany!” to a round of rapturous applause.
Pakistan: The Killings of a Terrorist and a Journalist
A month after Osama bin Laden’s death, one of the men tipped to succeed him as leader of al-Qaeda is believed to have been eliminated by a CIA-operated drone strike on Friday. U.S
Harold Camping Says It’s the End of the World. He’s Said that Before
In a comfortable office, Bible placed firmly atop his lap, 89-year-old Harold Camping is waxing with utter certainty about the end of the world.
Can They Win, One Tweet at a Time?
When Barack Obama traveled to Texas this month to talk immigration, David Plouffe, his top message guru, decided to stay home and watch Twitter instead.
On Scene in Abbottabad at Bin Laden’s Last Stand
Sohaib Athar was jolted upright by the low-flying buzz of helicopters passing over his home next to Abbottabad’s Jalal Baba auditorium. In this sedate garrison town ringed by jagged peaks, the gentle thrum of the day is reduced to a whisper by night.
A Cry for Leadership
Five years ago, on the eve of President Richard Nixon’s resignation, TIME published a 38-page Special Section on leadership.
Indian Guru Sathya Sai Baba: The Who Was God Is Dead
Sathya Sai Baba, the guru who died on April 24 at the age of 84, had a simple eight-word slogan to summarize his teachings: “Love all, serve all; help ever, hurt never.” He encouraged his followers to meditate and sing devotional songs, and to take his darshan — that is, to see him in person, the better to experience his divine presence. He was also accused of faking miracles and of being a sexual predator.
Defriending can bruise your ‘digital ego’
If you harbor a bit of angst over Facebook friend requests gone unanswered, a surprise “defriending” or being deserted by your Twitter followers, you’re not alone.
Yemen ‘rebels’ given death penalty
Ten alleged rebels were sentenced to death in Yemen Tuesday, the Gulf nation’s official news agency reported.