Big Three Plan Regular Meetings
Germany, France and the UK are planning to have regular meetings to strengthen their common position at the European level.

According to a German government spokesperson, the leaders of the three largest member states will meet before the EU Summit in March to assess how to proceed with the failed EU Constitution talks.

Euro Hailed As 'Unsung Success'
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Far from being a flop, the euro was today hailed as an 'unsung success' by Britain in Europe - a UK campaign group lobbying for Britain to join the single currency.

Five years after its official introduction as a currency and two years after the launch of euro notes and coins, the twelve countries that have adopted the euro have enjoyed increased trade and investment, falling unemployment, stable prices and growing productivity, says the group.

Britain, Denmark and Sweden - whose voters rejected the euro in a referendum in September - remain the only three countries to be inside the EU and outside the euro zone.

U.S. Asserts Progress By Mideast Rogue States
Bush administration officials said that over the last year the United States has hampered what they termed the terrorism and weapons of mass destruction policies of such countries as Iran, Iraq, Libya and Syria. They said the fall of the Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein has prompted changes in Iran, Libya and Syria.

The U.S. achievements were listed as the following. The destruction of the Saddam regime in March 2003; Syria's agreement to cooperate against Al Qaida; Iran's signing of the Additional Protocol of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in December and Libya's agreement to end its WMD and medium-range missile programs. Officials said the administration has also envisioned lifting sanctions from Libya and eventually from Iran.  

Libya's Nuke Program Larger Than Envisioned
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Libya could have built a larger weapons program than that asserted by Britain and the United States.

British and U.S. officials said an International Atomic Energy Agency inspection of at least four Libyan nuclear sites in the Tripoli area points to a larger nuclear infrastructure than that assessed by the West in 2003. They said the infrastructure includes up to dozens of centrifuges for the enrichment of uranium. A nuclear weapons program usually requires thousands of centrifuges.

Comments
Nothing major to report to you today.  The euro was hailed a success.  No surprise there.  A number of years ago I reported that the European Union predicted that they would rival the U.S. economy by 2010.  It maybe sooner than that!  

The big three E.U. countries, Germany, France and Britain are planning to meet on a regular basis to iron out some of the problems that face the union...mainly the constitution.  I have a sneaking suspicion that they maybe the three nations that the antichrist will have to subdue (Daniel 7:24) if he is to have absolute power.  

The U.S. and Britain are starting to tighten down on rouge nations.  They're also sending a stern message that if they persist in cooperating and supporting terrorist groups they maybe next.  After witnessing the swift devastation of Afghanistan and Iraq many of these countries are beginning to wake up and get in line.  We'll see what happens in the future. 

I heard on a news broadcast today that Al Qaida was planning a major attack sometime soon.  The intelligence department said the next attempt could be to destroy an entire U.S. city.  That could possibly mean they are in possession of a suitcase bomb.  But on the other hand, they could be deliberately sending over false claims to dilute and neutralize the readiness of our security forces.  Personally, I believe our days are numbered before they make good on their promise.

Bush and Blair seem to be pushing their collective weight around lately.  I think they'll both score very big points this year in their fight against global terrorism.  In fact, terrorism and the ability to control it maybe the ticket to both the White House and the future E.U. presidency.  If a major strike takes place again, the world will want someone in charge that's not afraid to deal with it swiftly and decisively.  Bush and Blair have proven they're right for the job.  Just something to think about.

I have been reading articles from experts all over the world that have stated they believe 2004 will be a year of decision for the Middle East.  Many point to the deadline for a Palestinian state as the biggest threat to stability in the region.  I tend to agree and see the possibility of war or peace in the air.  

Something big seems to be building for which the world has no control over.  Are we on the threshold of the final hour? Do you know the Lord?  If not, your time maybe running out!

Pastor Malone