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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Middle East Log 2007-9

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World News and Trends: The sad state of American morals

"More than 8 in 10 Americans think morality is getting worse," reports the Gallup News Service regarding a recent poll. Among those polled who regard American moral values as very low are senior citizens, women in general and those who...
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Middle East Log 2007-9

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World News and Trends: South African update

Much of the population in South Africa is very unhappy with the present government's progress in closing the poverty gap.
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Middle East Log 2007-8

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World News and Trends: Chinese toys could be hazardous to your health

"Mattel Inc. late yesterday identified the Chinese factory involved in the company's big toy recall last week, ending nearly a week in which critics complained that Mattel's unwillingness to do so highlighted a regulatory failure.
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Middle East Log 2007-7

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World News and Trends: Ice Station Putin

The race for Arctic riches in black gold is on. In midsummer Russia planted its flag on the North Pole via a submarine stunt beneath the Arctic ice.
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Middle East Log 2007-6

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Middle East Log 2007-5

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This is the Way Walk in It: Open Roads for Open Hearts

Down through the ages, there seemingly has been no way to get around the knotty issues that have confronted the Holy Land. Many have tried to work around the edges, but nobody has sliced through the big issues to create...
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World News and Trends: Russian and Chinese troops in new military exercises

A London Times correspondent reporting from Moscow stated that "thousands of soldiers and 500 combat vehicles will take part in ‘Peace Mission 2007,' organised by the Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia . . ."
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The Russian Bear--Where Is It Headed?

What is going on in Russia? Should we be concerned about it?
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Middle East Log 2007-5

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Middle East Log 2007-4

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The Future of Jerusalem

Jerusalem, although holy to three major religions, is a city of seemingly endless strife with no equitable solutions. What does the future hold for this long-troubled city?
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Demographic Trends: A Warning to the Western World

A century ago big families were common in the Western world. Today the opposite is true. While the West fails to reproduce, third world countries have high birthrates. The result is a massive migration from the third world to the...
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Mideast Log 2007-3

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Middle East Log 2007-2

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Are We Living in a "9/10" Economy?

Global financial markets were rocked last month following rising defaults affecting mortgage-backed securities. What does this mean for the world’s money supply and confidence in Western financial institutions? Are we on the verge of a major upheaval in the world...