An anti-pornography Austrian activist is demanding from officials in the Alpine city of Innsbruck the immediate removal of a large crucifix bearing a sculpture of a naked Jesus Christ. A local radio station reported that Martin Humer is pressuring authorities to remove the crucifix from a public square where it has been displayed for 20 years.

The Philippine Justice chief has proven again that he is the ultimate defender of the beleaguered Arroyo administration. On Tuesday, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez vowed to sell chickens to raise the $210 reward he promised to barangay (village) chieftains who can deliver a 12-0 sweep for the pro-administration senatorial bets. Gonzales, who owns a livestock farm in Iloilo province said, "It's easy. This is just one [chicken] harvest. I can have the funds I need to support the [administration] candidates. "

Hardcore offroad car users now have a reason to rejoice. A Smart Car with monster tires and four-wheel drive has been developed for them: The 'Forfun' with the body of a normal Smart Fortwo mounted on an all-terrain Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 series. Mercedes-Benz Greece, together with Greek 4x4 Rally Champion, Stefan Attart, joined forces with in designing and developing the one-off vehicle.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wanted an Audi-themed office. So he decided to decorate his room with car parts. Upon entering his office, visitors will be treated with sofas made out of car seats, rear-view mirrors in walls and gear sticks as coat hangers. Jam Designs, the company commissioned by Sir Alex to renovate the room told the Sun that the Manchester United top honcho could be starting a new trend.

A presidential candidate in the Democratic Republic of Congo denies he committed war crimes, and says allegations of cannibalism are being used to slur his name. Jean-Pierre Bemba is a leading candidate among 32 contenders who will be on the ballot in Sunday's historic elections. He had been named vice-president of the D. R. Congo under a peace deal that ended a war that lasted from 1998-2003.