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World Regions

"So the LORD scattered them abroad from there over the face of all the earth, and they ceased building the city" (Genesis 11:8).

Long ago, an ancient civilization revolted against God, gathering together and attempting to build a tower to the heavens. In response, God divided their languages and caused them to scatter across the globe. Now, millennia later, each world region has its own unique history...and shared future. Find out more below, or focus on a specific region with the links on the right.

  • by Donald Ward
What will happen in 2003? No human being knows for sure. But we can observe and analyze the storm clouds that are on the horizon.
  • by Paul Kieffer
The recent European Union summit conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, resulted in an agreement to admit 10 new members by May 2004. Turkey, however, continues to knock on the door to the EU, as it has for some 15 years.
  • by Cecil Maranville
Homeland security instantly became the #1 priority of the Bush administration on Sept. 11, 2001. With the creation of the massive Homeland Security Department, concerns of safekeeping continue to be the primary focus of the American government. Are you aware of national security's most important aspect? The lack of this element immediately compromises the safety of any country.
  • by John Ross Schroeder
"Even I never dreamed of a moment in history when the Tory [Conservative] Party, the Monarchy, and the Church would be locked in internecine battles at the same time" (Joan Smith, Independent on Sunday columnist).
  • by World News
We ran an article on this subject in our June issue. Due to the response we received, we're following up with Part 2 about this complex question. Both Israelis and Palestinians claim legal and religious rights to the land. But whose land is it, really?
  • by John Ross Schroeder
Devastating floods and summer storms have bombarded parts of Europe, Asia and America. Simultaneously, severe droughts afflict several areas of the globe. What does the Bible tell us about the significance of these natural disasters?
  • by Mario Seiglie
The Korean War showed how easily a local war in Asia, like the brewing China-Taiwan conflict, can escalate.
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  • by Cecil Maranville
Canada, the European Union and the small state of Vermont have all introduced laws that seek to rewrite social mores and customs about marriage. Some believe the proposed revisions correct wrongs and promote justice; but, to the contrary, they will engender controversy without end.
  • by Melvin Rhodes
Thought by some to be the most important visit Israel had ever hosted, Pope John Paul II's "personal spiritual journey" to the Holy Land turned out to be one of the most political of his 22-year pontificate.