For some time, nations with expanding populations that border the Nile River have wrestled over rights to its life-giving waters. Until recently, Egypt has threatened military action against the upstream nations of Sudan and Ethiopia if they attempt to reduce the flow of water coming to Egypt. Read More »

Oil began spilling into the Yellow Sea late last week due to a burst oil pipeline in the port city of Dalian, China. Initial reports estimated the flow to contain 400,000 gallons—considerably smaller than the BP situation in the Gulf of Mexico, but large enough to prompt scientists to suggest major environmental implications. Read More »

Britain currently maintains 140 embassies and “high commissions” in nations and principalities throughout the globe. Although many of Britain’s former colonies have been sovereign nations for decades, Britain has maintained prime real estate in these nations through tiny tracts of land that are technically “British soil”–in the form of embassies and high commissions. Read More »

Views on abortion differ widely and an increasing number of Americans are “unsure” how they feel about the issue. Those with the highest levels of income and education, and who are least religious are most likely to support abortion. In fact, the less religious, the more supportive—atheists and agnostics are most in favor of abortion. Interestingly, the baby boomer generation (age 45-63) is most likely to be uncertain of its views on abortion.   Read More »

In a recent study of U.S. teenagers, the Barna Group determined that over the last decade, faith among teens has been declining. Small group discussions, Sunday school attendance, prayer, Bible reading, church donations, and personal evangelism all seem to be on the decline. Read More »

On July 15, 2010, the British government announced that many of its 140 embassies and high commissions will close or be pared down due to budget cuts as Britain scales back its overseas presence.  Work carried on by British consular posts in Europe will be handed over to EU personnel appointed from Brussels (The Times, July 15, 2010).  Read More »