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.

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Should the West Encourage German Military Expansion?

Adverse security circumstances have caused the United States, the United Kingdom and other Western countries to pressure Germany into taking a more active military role in Afghanistan and other theaters of conflict. But what are the potential consequences from a...
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In Brief... Is a World Recession Now Possible?

Recent headlines and dropheads (directly under those headlines) in USA Today are not encouraging. For instance: "Inflation, Falling Home Prices Fuel Anxiety. Home sales decline again; prices tumble as inventories swell; reports add to case that US is at the...
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In Brief... One Dreadful Week in America

It could be argued by secular observers that there is nothing at all we can do about destructive, death-dealing tornadoes (killing 59 in the South), but most disturbing of all is human anger completely out of control.
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Turkish Prime Minister in Germany: Compliments and Controversy

Will Turkey become a full member of the European Union? The underlying debate centers on whether it would bring too much Islamist influence into the EU.
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Coping With the Current Housing Crisis

Last year was the worst year for U.S. foreclosures since 1932, at the height of the Great Depression. And 2008 looks set to be even worse. The economy may be in trouble, but there are steps you can take to...
Challenge To American Leadership
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Challenge To American Leadership

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Lost and Found: Our National Identity!

We see an identity crisis as we British seem to be lost—not knowing what really makes us British. Our culture and our people are changing.
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World Events, Economics, and You

Our world is locked in a struggle for resources, power and peace.
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Russia and the West

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In Brief... World News Review Who Is Keeping the U.S. Economy Afloat?

The subprime credit crisis and business slowdown in the United States are yielding more evidence that the economic clout of the United States is waning.
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In Brief... World News Review While America Picks a President, Europe Plans to Too

The 27 members of the European Union are set to ratify the Lisbon treaty by next year, creating, among other things, the new office of president of the European Council.
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In Brief... World News Review Can Gaza Conquer Egypt?

The recent breakout of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip poses a challenge for both Egypt and Israel.
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Fifty Years of Space Race

The space race has brought great advancements in scientific understanding. The world enjoys innumerable inventions as spin-offs of space age technology, but the costs have been incredibly high.
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Can Gaza Conquer Egypt?

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King of the Oasis

Dates were plentiful in the biblical times and grow well in many arid areas of the world. Yet one variety had completely disappeared. Could it be revived? What lessons can we learn from the date palm tree?
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Vacuum of Leadership Grips Kenya

Stable, tourist-friendly Kenya turned violent after a disputed presidential election. This highlights a crisis in leadership in today’s world.
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Sarkozy, Europe and Religion

The term European Christianity is not contradictory. Religion is alive in Europe and continues to play a unique role. In the future it could play an even larger role beyond its borders.
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The Changing Face of Christianity in Britain

There are now more Catholics attending church in Britain than Anglicans. Meanwhile nontraditional Christian groups are growing in numbers and influence in the United Kingdom. But are all these various brands within Christendom truly based on the teachings of the...
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Global Stocks Fall

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The Changing Economic Landscape

America's financial strength is being devoured by other nations as they come in and buy major interests in leading financial institutions—its economic heritage.
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