Deserters’ tales a warning to Scientologist Peaches

Former members of the cult have told chilling stories of chases and interrogation

US Catholics upset as Larry David takes the piss

There'd be a public outcry if Jews or Muslims were treated in this way, say critics

Director Paul Haggis quits the Church of Scientology

High-profile defection comes on top of court trouble for the celebrity endorsed cult

Hong Kong cemetery sweep

People sweep their ancestors' graves at a cemetery in Hong Kong

Proof of pain leads to calls for ban on ritual slaughter

Scientists suggest Jewish and Muslim butchers should be forced to stun their victims

Berlin cathedral illuminated

Berlin cathedral (Berliner Dom) stands illuminated during the Festival of Lights

Picture of the Day: Indian idol

An Indian idol maker works on a clay statue of the Hindu goddess Durga in a workshop in New Delhi

Daily animal picture: Flower power camels

Pakistani Muslim children ride on decorated camels along a beach in Karachi, during Eid al-Fitr

Darwin film fails to find US distributor

Are US distributors ignoring Creation because evolution is too controversial – or because the film is boring