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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Germans Trust Putin Over Bush

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Zimbabwe's Turn to Grasp for Democracy

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The Perfect Prophetic Storm

The Bible prophesies a time when two earthshaking events will combine to overwhelm humanity. What are these events—these prophetic storms?
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Fence Mending That Will Last

Recent efforts to mend the fences that divide world leaders are encouraging. But will all of this apparent goodwill last?
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Senate to China: "Don't Do It"!

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Grasscatcher March 1

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African Debt Is Wiping the Slate Clean a Good Idea

Britain's finance minister, Gordon Brown, is proposing that the G7 countries cancel Africa's debts to Western banks. Will this move give Africa the economic boost it needs to finally get off the ground?
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Where Are America and Europe Really Headed?

Following his success in winning the November election, President George W. Bush has shown himself willing to talk to European leaders about how to handle the world's problems. The White House no longer speaks of "New Europe" and "Old Europe."...
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Restoration: People in the Streets

Recent scenes of citizens taking to the streets to express themselves have stirred the imagination of many.
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Syria in the Crosshairs

World opinion is that Syria appears to have gone one step too far in its deadly game of sponsoring terrorism. The assassination of Rafiq Hariri will have far-reaching consequences for Syria, as well as for the entire Middle East.
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A Page on the World: The United States of Europe

T.R. Reid makes the case for the EU being the United States' greatest threat.
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In Brief... World News Review: Russian AIDS Much More Serious Than Previously Thought

AIDS infections in Russia are at 1 million.
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Germany's Record Unemployment and Political Change

Reaching the 5 million unemployed mark had an immediate impact on Germany's national confidence. In a poll taken a couple of days after the unemployment figures were released, 85 percent of the Germans surveyed expressed concern for their personal future.
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People in the Streets

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Arms to China

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Grasscatcher February 21-28

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President Bush in Europe Day 1

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Syria, Iran and Lebanon

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An Anniversary of Fire

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The Man Who Would Be Pope

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