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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World News & Trends: China: Emergence of a potential supergiant

China's growth is breathtaking. It uses about half the world's cement supplies and about a third of all steel production.
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What's In Your Future?

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In Brief...May 29-June 4

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French Say No

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France Goes to the Polls

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CDU will honor vote on EU negotiations with Turkey

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Pope Benedict XVI Faces Major Challenges

Pope Benedict XVI will have large shoes to fill as he follows in the footsteps of John Paul II. And follow in them he will, as he has long been thought to be John Paul II's favorite to succeed him.
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In Brief...May 22-28

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Where Is the Europe-U.S. Divide Leading?

Much of Europe has long chafed at the United States' global preeminence. In recent decades Europe has dreamed of a European superpower to challenge U.S. dominance—now coming to fruition in the European Union. Three recent books help explain European thinking...
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Upset in German Elections

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Discerning Our Times-American Automakers

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Discerning Our Times-Trade Deficits

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German Bundestag Approves EU Constitution

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In Brief...May 15-21

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In Brief...May 8-14

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A German Political Party To Watch

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New Government, Same Problems

The United Kingdom's recent election brings some new faces to the political scene. They must tackle the challenges of running our country's infrastructure, of determining its role as a player on the world stage and of setting our tax levels...
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Iran and Nuclear Weapons

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Two Views on German Liberation

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Which Way Europe?

Two voting sessions within a few weeks of each other could set the direction for future events within Europe. The first was the vote for the new pope, Benedict XVI. The second is the French referendum on the EU constitution...