Conflicts and War

"And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet" (Matthew 24:6).

Conflict and war has been a recurring theme for most of mankind's brief stay on this earth. Read on to discover why, and how it will be stopped.

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In Brief...World News Review U.S. and Russian Arms Sales Make U.A.E. a Formidable Military Power

Illustrating the strange twists and turns of Middle East politics, Russia and the United States have sold the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) enough military hardware to make it one of the most formidable military powers in the Persian Gulf.
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World News and Trends A crisis torn world

In spite of several millennia of technological progress and scientific advances, much of the world is mired in wars, poverty, disease and homelessness.
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World News and Trends Africa a crisis torn continent

What happens to Zimbabwe now and in the near future may affect the entire continent. The long-awaited African renaissance has yet to materialize. Guns, brute force and political corruption shape Africa's future.
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World News and Trends Zimbabwe a crisis torn country

Zimbabwe, at one time a prosperous African nation, is seriously short of food, and a lack of fuel has brought industry to a standstill.
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World News and Trends: A world lacking in law and order

Why the paradoxes? Why the ongoing plague of violence and bloodshed? Why can't the human species get along? What inhibits us from respect and cooperation between nations and peoples that would ensure our survival and well-being?
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Why Is Everyone Courting India?

Everyone seems to want stronger ties with India. The U.S., Japan and Germany all seek India's favor. Does this signal a change in Asian focus?
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Is China Really "Opening Up" to the West?

By a remarkable coincidence, controversial international trade agreements that are opening up China to America and the European Union come exactly 100 years after a previous disastrous opening.
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'Peace, Peace!' When There Is No Peace

After somehow surviving perhaps the bloodiest 100 years in human history, will we finally see the peace process work in the 21st century?
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How Long Is the Great Tribulation?

The "great tribulation" refers to the time of crisis at the close of the age of man. Jesus spoke of "great tribulation" in Matthew 24:21 and told John to write of it in Revelation 7:14. How long will they last?
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What's 'Left Behind' in the Rapture Theory?

Millions of people have read novels structured around the idea of the rapture of Christians. Why do people believe in a rapture? Is there any biblical validity to this teaching?
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World News and Trends: Russia rattles nuclear sabers

Lest anyone think the potential nuclear nightmare is over, "Russia is a great power that possesses a nuclear arsenal," stated Russian President Boris Yeltsin in response to U.S. criticism to Russia's handling of the current conflict in separatist-minded Chechnya.
Super Disasters: Growing Weather Danger?
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Super Disasters: Growing Weather Danger?

Recent massive storms have brought dramatic increases in deaths and damages. What's behind this deadly trend?
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A Survey of the World Scene

Let's consider some current and recent news events that offer hints of dangerous world conditions yet to come. We need to be, and can be, prepared against such events prophesied in your Bible.
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Will History Repeat Itself?

As we enter the year 2000, will we collectively examine the carnage we have brought on ourselves over the past century—the bloodiest in history—and resolve to do better? Or will we watch history repeat itself?
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World News and Trends: Overview of the planet's problems

In this last issue of 1999 we review the state of the world as the year draws to a close. Join us as we take a brief tour to spots on the globe that highlight a few of our beleaguered...
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What Should We Watch to Discern the Times?

What key trends should we expect to see when we compare the state of the world with prophesies in the Bible?What key trends should we expect to see when we compare the state of the world with prophesies in the...
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Russia's Dangerous Nuclear Arsenal

In some ways the world is closer to nuclear conflict than in the 1950s and '60s. Then, at least, the Soviet nuclear forces were under tight control and the military was well paid.
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When Will These Things Happen?

When will the remaining prophecies of Matthew 24 be fulfilled? Only God knows the exact timing of these events.
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A Modern Tale of Two Cities

The spotlight is currently on two world capitals. While both play key roles within today's political and religious mix, it is their future role that readers should carefully watch and understand.
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World News and Trends: Fears Delay Plans to Eradicate Smallpox

The smallpox virus was slated to be the first species specifically targeted for extinction.
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