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World News and Trends: Threat to Australian security

Australians are nervous about defending their north shore for the first time since the Vietnam War and the days of Indonesian leader Sukarno (1901-1970).
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World News and Trends: A new chapter in Sino-Russian relations

Russian-Chinese relations have blown hot and cold since the end of World War II.
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World News and Trends: Britain's military preparedness under review

"Weapons Out of Date by the Time They Arrive." "British Army Apaches Grounded After Faults." "New Attack Helicopter Cannot Fly." "Soldier's Rifle Failed in Battle." "£80 Million to Build Army's Useless Rifles."
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World News and Trends: Watch Jerusalem

The pressure is on in the Middle East.
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Are You Tricked Into Treating at Halloween?

Commercial advertising has successfully turned Halloween into big business. Few realize the magnitude of the impact of Halloween on society and the powerful economic forces at work designed to influence your behavior.
Little kids in costumes trick-or-treating at a house.
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A Halloween Story

Following is an imaginary dialogue on the reasons responsible people might wonder whether they should participate in the customs, and don the costumes, of Halloween.
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Republican Dynasties: A Growing Trend

Man's general dissatisfaction with human rulership along with his eternal quest for the perfect system of government has led to a new phenomenon on the world stage-what can be called republican dynasties.
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A Lesson in Leadership From a Much-Loved Lady

We can learn a lesson in leadership from a highly respected lady-Britain's queen mother.
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The Feast of Peace

God instructed the ancient Israelites to leave their homes every year to observe a festival in a location He chose. What is the significance of this feast, and what does it mean for you?
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Could Jesus Christ Be Elected to the White House?

How would the public receive Jesus Christ as a presidential candidate?
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How Significant Is the Race for the White House?

The actions of the U.S. president are important to the welfare of many nations. Some observers consider the current contest for top American leadership to be uninspiring and lackluster. Yet the stakes are high when we consider the domestic and...
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Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

As the race for the White House heats up and Americans prepare to choose who will become the most powerful leader in the world, now is a good time to consider several vital questions: What is true leadership? What qualities...
Magazine Issue

Good News Magazine: September - October 2000

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World News and Trends: Humanity held hostage to missile threat

Magazine articles catch the eye, particularly one that begins: "A decade after the end of the Cold War there are still 550 ballistic missiles buried in America's landscape. And with them are the missileers, the young Air Force elite who...
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World News and Trends: The cure for violence

Violent assaults remain a troubling aspect of life on the other side of the Atlantic as well.
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World News and Trends: Disorder on the increase in England

The crime correspondent of The Daily Telegraph recently wrote: "Falling police numbers have created deep problems in the inner cities with violence and disorder amounting to 'anarchy' outside pubs and clubs at night in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester."
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World News and Trends: Marriage and divorce

A recent feature article in a national paper was titled "Marriage Lesson One: Divorce," followed by the drophead: "Finally, reality is kicking in: most relationships do not last forever. We need to learn to deal with the real world."
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World News and Trends: Disgusting developments in Britain

"Sex, Sex and More Sex [on TV], and Very Little Sense."
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Just for Youth: Wise Advice for Wise Decisions

Some of the many decisions we make every day turn out well— others not so well. What can we do to make better decisions?
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Today's Family: Have You Performed Your Vow Today?

How does "I do" become "I don't anymore"? Several common misunderstandings contribute to neglect of the marriage vows.