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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US May Lose Financial Leadership

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Bush Middle East Trip 2

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World News and Trends: What's the state of the world as we enter 2008?

What current events around the world are shaping the overall atmosphere?
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Wars of Religion: A Scourge Reborn

Religious strife continues to dominate our world. God and religion are certainly not dead, despite all the rumors. The front lines of religion crisscross our globe, telling us that religion will play a major role in the 21st century. How...
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What's Behind the Falling Dollar?

With a barrel of oil near $100 and the dollar recently falling 16 percent against other currencies, Americans need to understand what's behind the falling dollar and what the consequences will be for them.
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Q: When Is a Constitution Not a Constitution? A: When It' a "Treaty."

A leading editorial in the highly respected British newsweekly magazine The Economist simply stated in its brief drophead: "Sneaking a new constitution through on the sly is a bad idea for all Europeans" (Oct. 27, 2007). Yet a bad idea...
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The Coming European Superpower

With the collapse of the Soviet Union, there appeared to be only one superpower left in the world. After the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, the United States became the undisputed military, economic and political heavyweight. But is another...
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World News and Trends: Wrap-Up: Full Circle

What is the common theme as we explore world regions at the beginning of 2008?
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World News and Trends: Europe and Britain

What is the current state of Europe and Britain as we enter 2008?
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World News and Trends: Hopes for Mideast peace torn by conflict

Will 2008 bring peace for the Middle East?
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World News and Trends: Nuclear weapons in Iran?

How will political affairs continue in 2008 with the possibility of nuclear weapons in Iran?
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World News and Trends: Troubles in Africa

What will the new year of 2008 mean for Africa's current state?
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World News and Trends: Putin's Russia threatens new arms race

How will 2008 begin for Russia?
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World News and Trends: Pakistan's crucial role

How will 2008 begin for Pakistan?
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World News and Trends: China, Japan and North Korea

What current state are the countries of China, Japan and North Korea in as we being 2008?
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World News and Trends: The Land Down Under

How is Australia doing as we start the year 2008?
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World News and Trends: Down to South America

What state is South America in as we begin the year 2008?
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World News and Trends: The United States

As we begin the year 2008, what is the overall state of the United States?
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Bush To the Middle East

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Balkan Vortex of Violence Threatens Kosovo

Some 10 years ago Serbian troops invaded the mostly Muslim province of Kosovo. After U.S. air strikes and NATO intervention, the United Nations began administering the province. But the UN mandate recently expired and Kosovo threatens to declare full independence...