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• Death of Travolta’s son raises medical queries
The couple are Scientologists, followers of the controversial religion created by science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. The church is not commenting specifically on the Travolta case. But church policy is for members to seek a doctor for medical ...
• Indian airline fires 9 overweight crew members
India has laws aimed to protect against discrimination based on factors including caste, gender and religion, but no specific ones about weight. Air India has tried in the past few years to change a public perception of its cabin staff as tired ...
• Villaraigosa Backs Israeli Military Operations in Gaza
During this trying time in the Middle East, I hope all people -- regardless of race, religion or creed -- will join me in praying for peace, for an end to hostilities, and for a halt to violence on all sides," he said. After a week of air strikes ...
• Jett Travolta has immortal spirit, Scientology says
Stephen Kent, professor of the sociology of religion at the University of Alberta, Canada, said Scientologist funerals were marked by the belief in Thetans. "Scientology funerals give thanks for the person's life but also wish the Thetan well as it ...
• Airline apologizes for removing Muslims
It is incumbent on any airline to ensure that members of the traveling public are not singled out or mistreated based on their perceived race, religion or national origin." Bill Adams, a DOT spokesperson, said the department thoroughly investigates ...