Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness.
Sat Feb 24 2024
Three children killed in Myanmar black magic ritual
Three children have been beaten to death by a man purporting to be a spiritual healer, who claimed they were possessed by evil spirits.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Poltergeist: A remake haunted by the original
All seems bubbly when the Owens moved in their new home in the suburbs, until the children are faced with mysterious and frightening encounter with the evil spirits that lurks around in their new home
Tue Jun 23 2015
UMP's anti-hysteria kit confusing society - Malaysian Psychiatric Association
Treating hysterical attacks with the use of an anti-hysteria kit "to drive out evil spirits" is confusing society, according to the Malaysian Psychiatric Association (MPA).
Sun May 03 2015
Poll: Should the bursting of fireworks be banned, will this affect tradition and mood?
With the celebration of Chinese New Year today, the bursting of fireworks are a must. According to Chinese tradition, this is done to drive away evil spirits.
Fri Jan 31 2014