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[PHOTOS] – The Ugandan pastor whose feet is kissed by congregants

Pictures of a Ugandan pastor who is worshiped by his congregants have gone viral on social media. The Pastor, Elvis Mbonye who has christened himself a prophet lives lavishly and sits on a gold plated seat in church. His congregants kiss his feet to show appreciation to him.

Japan’s princess gives up royalty for marriage

A Japanese princess has forfeited the privileges of royalty to marry her heartthrob, a commoner. She also thus becomes a commoner henceforth.

Uganda gets committee on pornography control

Uganda's government has set up a committee designed to detect and curtail the circulation of pornographic material. Minister for Ethics and Integrity, Simon Lokodo, made the announcement on Monday.

Pope Francis visits Colombia over peace process

Pope Francis launches an emotionally charged visit next week to Colombia, to call for reconciliation as the country emerges from Latin America's longest civil war in a contested peace process.

Two million pilgrims in Mecca for hajj

Two million Muslims from across the globe are converging on Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty and for some pilgrims the journey of a lifetime.

Ghana contemplates birth control to deal with population growth

Ghana’s National Population Council has sparked a debate over birth control in the West African nation with its officials suggesting that couples limit the number of children they bear to three.

Kenya: Single mother advertises for husband

A single mother in Kenya has gone to the the streets of the country's capital, Nairobi, advertising for a husband, according to the BBC.

India’s top court bans Islamic instant divorce

India's top court on Tuesday banned a controversial Islamic practice that allows men to divorce their wives instantly, ending a long tradition that many Muslim women had fiercely opposed.

Tanzania: female genital circumcisers receive cow tails for every cut

A former female genital circumciser has revealed that she undertook the practice in Tanzania in order to receive money and the tail of a cow.

10 year old Indian girl raped gives birth

A 10-year-old rape victim who was denied permission for an abortion by the Indian Supreme Court last month has given birth to a baby girl.

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