Wolrd Religion

Apollo Quiboloy, a Philippines cult leader who refers to himself as the "Appointed Son of God," appears to be at a loss over the outcome of the presidential elections that saw his "anointed" trailing far behind the leading candidates.

His four million member 'Kingdom of Jesus Christ, the Name Above Every Name' group voted en-bloc for a candidate who eventually garnered just over three million votes.

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French sect leader Alain Schmitt has filed a Constitutional Appeal contesting a judgement given on April 30 which threw out his case in which he claimed breaches of human rights in the way he and his partner had been treated by Malta police, in prison and by the courts.

Mr Schmitt is wanted by the French authorities to serve a prison term after being convicted for kidnapping and extortion.

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During Friday's proceedings, the defense had Dr. Patricia Rosen, a toxicology expert, testify about the effects methamphetamines have on a person and to describe the levels found in Milam after he was taken into custody in 2008.

Dr. Rosen said a user of methamphetamine at the levels Milam had in his systems could experience hallucinations and other delusions.

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