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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The Kingdom of Heaven, More Than A Movie

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Mr. Sharon Comes to Washington and Iran Is on His Mind

Whether there is any way to deter Iran from producing nuclear weapons is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. The U.S. administration has hinted broadly that it might take military action to prevent Iran from joining...
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Going.Going.Gone?

Europeans, as we think of them, are slowly melting away before our eyes.
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Calling for European and World Unity

On a visit to Spain in 1982, the pontiff called for the unity of the whole of Europe.
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A Page on the World: Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century

Mark Leonard makes the case for a Europe that few Americans will regard as reality.
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Turkish Ambassador in Berlin Attacks CDU

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Iran, North Korea and the Nuclear Option

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President Bush's News Conference

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Britain's 'Place in the world'

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The 'Fall of Europe'?

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France Risks 'Exile'

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Challenges Facing Pope Benedict XVI

Bavarian Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has been elected the 265th supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. His chosen name, Benedict XVI, has caused many to speculate on the form and shape his reign may take.
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Hanover Trade Fair: Big deal for Germany and Russia

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America's Trade Deficit

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U.S.-European dialogue: Nato or EU?

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World News and Trends- Anti-semitism: Frightening increase in Europe

How bad is anti-semitism in Europe? Back in 2002 Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer wrote that "in Europe, it is not very safe to be a Jew."
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World News and Trends: Germany's growing jobless rate

According to BBC News, "Germany's unemployment rose above the psychologically important level of five million last month."
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World News and Trends: EU member endorsement of constitution focuses on Britain

Ten EU member countries will be holding referenda to ratify the new European constitution. All others will ratify it in their parliaments. Hungary and Lithuania have already done so.
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New Pope Faces A Changed World

John Paul II was the third-longest reigning pope in the history of the Catholic Church, having led the church for 26 years. In many ways, the world has changed more dramatically under his term than under that of any other...
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Oil shortage ahead for Europe?

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