Close to Armageddon

Pillaging Africa

Several powers seek to extend into this underdeveloped continent, especially in the territory they ruled in colonial days. Africa, it seems, is again up for grabs.

Getting Tough With Russia

Germany Invited to Nuclear Club

Greenspan: Euro Could Replace Dollar

Japanese Pay for Oil in Yen

Southeast U.S. Parched

Following Iran’s Footsteps

Libya Elected to UN Security Council

Gaining Control of Indian Ocean

Venezuela’s Growing Oil Partner

EU Leaders Ink New Treaty

Why Turkey Matters

Turkey’s increasing significance is arresting the world’s attention. Here’s why it should arrest yours.

America’s Loss—Asia’s Gain

A political movement could boost Japan’s relations with its Asian neighbors—and evaporate its alliance with America.

Embracing Authoritarianism

Russia’s president has revealed his intent to hold power beyond his legally prescribed limit. Few are surprised—and no one can stop him.

The Con That Turned the World Against America

How greed almost triggered a global financial collapse— and why we can expect the fallout to continue.

When the Food Runs Out

Food shortages are about to become a reality—and it’s our own fault.

‘The Best Man I Ever Knew’

The data and the real-life proof is in: Fathers make a huge difference.

Unwed Parents Common in UK

Teens: Joy Comes From Family

U.S. Obesity a “Disaster”

Fool’s Paradise

History shows how easy it is to ignore danger.

‘Go After Your Family’

Some heart-to-heart advice for fathers

Stewardship, Part Two

In his book Raising the Ruins, now available in bookstores, Trumpet executive editor Stephen Flurry exposes the reality of what happened to the Worldwide Church of God. Here is part two of the 12th chapter.