Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez today defended the Bush Administration's position on a controversial spying program that has allowed eavesdropping on Americans without warrants. The World's Matthew Bell has more.

The revelation of the Bush Administration's controversial spying program has sparked debate over civil liberties and presidential powers during war time. Host Marco Werman speaks with a privacy law expert about how other countries have navigated that terrain since 9/11.

A financial scandal involving the Palestinian government is sending shockwaves up to the highest ranks. At least $700 million of public money is said to have been squandered. Twenty-five people have been arrested so far. The World's Aaron Schachter has the story.

Host Marco Werman speaks with French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Lévy about Levy's new book "American Vertigo travelling America in the footsteps of Tocqueville."

The publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed is being met with demonstrations by Muslims around the world. Some of those demonstrations have turned violent. Host Marco Werman checks in with reporters in Iran, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. Roxana Saberi has the first update from Tehran.

The publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed is being met with demonstrations by Muslims around the world. Some of those demonstrations have turned violent. Host Marco Werman checks in with reporters in Iran, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. Christian Science Monitor Scott Baldauf has the latest from Afghanistan, site of the deadliest protests so far.

The publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed is being met with demonstrations by Muslims around the world. Some of those demonstrations have turned violent. Host Marco Werman checks in with reporters in Iran, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. Reporter Jim Muir has an update from the Lebanese capital, Beirut, where the government is blaming Syria for stirring up the trouble.

The search for that unique star quality is a thrill for viewers of the popular talent show, American Idol. But that thrill is not limited to American audiences. Lebanon has its own version...a big hit called Superstar. And it's helping some Lebanese to keep their minds off the country's political troubles. Correspondent Kate Seelye reports.

Where in the world will we go today?

Today's answer is Dalal Street in the city of Mumbai. India's equivalent of Wall Street, where today India's stock market hit an all-time high. Host Marco Werman has details.