News and Prophecy

Wars, politics, crimes- it seems like all the news is bad news. When times are turbulent, we can remember our hope and anchor is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

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In Brief... Russia Calls on Japan and Germany For Economic Help

Russia continues to supply weapons to Iraq while hoping Germany and Japan respond with economic help.
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In Brief... Patriarch of Jerusalem: Christians' Moral Fiber Being Tested

Patriarch Michael Sabbah sets expectations for Jordanian politics and for future peace.
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In Brief... Bangladesh Movement Highlights New Pan-Islamic Identity

Terrorist threats from Osama bin Laden continue to grow and endanger regions around the world.
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In Brief...The Looming World Water Crisis

Water shortages feared to be in the near future for vast areas of the Middle East, Europe and Africa
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In Brief: The Death Penalty: Britain's Dilemma and America's

As the world shifts to eliminate capital punishment, will the United States stand firm in upholding their stance?
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And The World Was Filled With Violence

"The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence."
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King Hussein's Uncertain Legacy

Power is passed to next generation in key Mideast nation
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In Brief...World News Review Forecast 1999—Stratfor News Services

Stratfor, Inc., is a private for profit company that provides intelligence services for businesses, organizations and individuals. It is not associated with any other intelligence organization, public or private.
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In Brief...Wolrd News Review Heart Disease Still a Big Killer

"Heart disease is the nation's number one cause of death....
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In Brief... World News Review A Major Player

King Hussein was the only leader most Jordanians have ever known. He came to the throne in 1952 after the assassination in Jerusalem of his grandfather, King Abdullah. Harry Truman was the American president, the Soviet Union still existed, and...
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World News and Trends: Growth of British stepfamilies

Numerically speaking, nuclear families—those with children reared by parents in a lifelong marriage—are apparently on the way out in Britain.
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World News and Trends: The drive toward a European superstate

Ever since the first postwar steps toward the formation of what we now call the European Union (EU), occasional setbacks have stood in the way of unity.
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World News and Trends: A troubled Russia struggles with an uncertain transition

The close of the Cold War period nearly 10 years ago was more than only a victory for the Western powers.
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World News and Trends: Vatican seeks assured access to holy sites

As Israel and the Palestinians negotiate on the future of Jerusalem, the Vatican has requested "internationally guaranteed" access for traditional holy sites.
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Atheism and Secularism Grow: Religion Wanes In Britain and Europe

Author Ludovic Kennedy has been a shaper of British opinion for many years. But, until fairly recently, he has not blatantly trumpeted his atheistic position to the general public. Now he is making up for lost time by authoring a...
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A Gathering Storm

America could be caught asleep and find itself awakened and staring into the gun of a hostile power.
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Is the Bible Relevant in the Computer Age?

We will all come in contact with someone who has lost someone close to them. What's the best thing to say and do? Probably the same things you'd like to hear.
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The Euro-Implications for England and America

The strengthening push for full political union, following monetary union.
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The Euro Is Here!

But will it last?
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The Apocalyptic Prophetic View: A Coming Time of Great Distress

A different view of end time prophecies from different parts of the Bible