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World News and Prophecy: September - October 2000

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In Brief... Containing South Africa's Crime Problem

  • by Cecil Maranville, John Ross Schroeder
South Africa has the world's worst peacetime statistics for murder, rape and robbery. To add to the problem, the police forces there have a reputation for incompetence and corruption.

The Hug Drug or Sorrow Sold for Sweetness?

  • by Cecil Maranville
Millions of teens and young adults around the world are getting high on ecstasy. Evidence is mounting that this drug has dangerous side effects-much worse than initially thought.

A Modern Tale of Two Cities

  • by Darris McNeely
The spotlight is currently on two world capitals. While both play key roles within today's political and religious mix, it is their future role that readers should carefully watch and understand.

Russia's Time of Troubles

  • by Melvin Rhodes
Current troubles only serve to underscore long-standing weaknesses in the Russian system of government. Will Putin have the vision to lead his nation? Will Russians demand a stronger leader?