World News and Prophecy

World News and Prophecy was published from 1998 to 2011 by the United Church of God. It was created to look at world events from a Biblical perspective and give insight on what is happening in the world. If you're interested in these back issues, you should also check out the World News and Prophecy section of the Beyond Today magazine.

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In Brief... Euro Prompts Talks of Northern American Currency

As the Euro gains strength, discussions take place in Ottawa suggesting a common currency for the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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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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World News and Prophecy: March 1999

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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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In Brief...World News Review "A Cub From the Lion King"

A report in the International Herald Tribune had this to say: "But even as Jordanians worried about their long-serving monarch, they also began turning their attention to Prince Abdullah who, after a bitter split in the royal family, was named...

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In Brief... World News Review -The Jordanian Throne

"Uneasy lies the head" is a phrase often used to describe the reign of the late king of Jordan.

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The Falkland Islands: One of Great Britain's last colonial possessions

A brief war was fought in 1982 between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands. Before the recent attempts to reclaim the islands diplomatically, the first move was by force.

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This is the Way, Walk in It: So, Who Goes First?

Many people around the world are acquainted with the numerical figure of 6,000,000. If someone were to pose the hypothetical question of "what comes to mind when I say six million?" many would simply state that this was the devastating...

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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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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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