United States

"He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great..." (Genesis 48:19).

The United States' history is tied to Great Britain's by more than just a revolution. The story begins with a promise to a patriarch, passed down to two brothers—the ancestors of two of the world's greatest superpower nations. Find out more below.

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The Point of No Return

Can people ignore the warning signs of a wrong way of life so long that suddenly it's too late? Can they reach a point of no return spiritually?
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Restoration: Day of Rain, Day of Sun

This could be called the summer of the American presidency.
Portrait of Edmund G. Ross
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This is the Way Walk in It: For Such a Time as This

Many men and women through history have stood up for what they believed was right and just, even when the majority was against them.
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In Brief... World News Review: A Shrinking Wheat Belt?

America's role as the world's dominant wheat producer has diminished.
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In Brief... World News Review: The Money to Select a President

Millions and millions of dollars are being collected and spent in the U.S. presidential bid.
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Is This the End of the American Empire?

President George W. Bush's trips to Europe during the month of June attracted significant anti-American demonstrations. At the same time, the United States announced troop withdrawals from Europe and Korea as the handover in Iraq took place. Analysts speculate what...
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces tribe
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This is the Way Walk in It: 'I Will Fight No More, Forever'

War very rarely leaves a country or region as it found it.
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The Cost of Immorality in the War on Terror

Pictures of abuse of Iraqi prisoners of war by American servicemen and servicewomen have shocked the world. What are the implications for America and the war on terror?
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Democracy Is More Than a Word

President George W. Bush recently declared America's commitment to democracy in the Middle East. But democracy in this and other regions of the world has not had much success. There are good reasons for this failure.
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Will the EU Split the Special Relationship?

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once observed that the great lesson of the 20th century was that whenever the United States and Britain fight together, they always win. But now Britain has to make a crucial decision on its...
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A Looming EU-U.S. Trade War?

Recently articles like "Europe Plans Huge Trade War" and "Costs...Will Soar in a Trade War" hit the headlines in Britain again. What is their ultimate significance?
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Can We Win the War on Terror?

The world is at war. It's not the long-envisioned nuclear exchange, but don't count nuclear weapons out. This is a shadowy war of principle, one the United States, Britain and their allies are ill-equipped to win.
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Restoration... Will We Heed the Warning?

Two statesmen stand like sentinels on the wall warning their cities' inhabitants of approaching danger.
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America's Culture War: Threat to Homeland Security?

While the war on terror continues worldwide, another war—one of colliding cultures—heats up in the courts of America. Where will this lead the country? Is this war a greater threat than terrorists?
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In Brief...World News Review: The American Era of Suburban Megachurches

Many modern churchgoers do not even understand that the Church is the spiritual Body of Christ and not a physical building.
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In Brief...World News Review: California Burning

Will the shock of this catastrophe turn the hearts of people to true values, and away from those material possessions that can burn up?
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Politics Not as Usual!

California and Switzerland may not have much in common. But in October, both had significant elections. A noteworthy contributing factor was the issue of immigration.
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In Brief... World News Review: Europeans Question U.S. Global Role

American support for a strong European partner has increased.
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In Brief... World News Review: "Old Europe" Rejects U.S. Proposals Again

France and Germany dug in for another diplomatic battle.
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In Brief... World News Review: Indonesian Vice President Calls U.S. "King of Terrorists"

Mr. Hamzah ridiculed suggestions Indonesia had a serious terrorist problem...
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