The Hungarian-born composer, György Ligeti, has died in Vienna at the age of eighty three. He was best known for his avant-garde classical works such as his opera, "La Grand Macabre." But his work reached a wider audience because of its use in films such as "2001: A Space Odyssey." Host Lisa Mullins speaks with biographer Richard Steintiz.

Correspondent Sylvia Maria Gross reports from Kansas City on the case of a woman who was deported to Mexico this past weekend, accompanied by her American husband and her American-born son. The case illustrates the complexity of immigration laws and has inspired sympathy from both sides of the debate.

The US military says an autopsy carried out on the body of Abu Musab al Zarqawi has confirmed that he died of blast injuries to his lungs caused by the aerial bomb attack. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with New York Times reporter, Dexter Filkins in Baghdad.

Where in the world will we go today?

In the soccer World Cup, a dominant Czech Republic beat the United States 3-0. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with The World's Gerry Hadden in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where the match was played.

Some World Cup soccer fans don't have TV sets. Others are forbidden from celebrating too wildly. Correspondent Alex Gallafent reports on the various obstacles that some fans face during the tournament.

Today's answer is Bangkok, Thailand, where a lavish celebration honoring the country's king is entering its fifth day. Host Lisa Mullins gets the story from the BBC's Jonathan Head.

Host Lisa Mullins finds out how an Irish company is creating an ultra-modern system of public transportation for the State of Nevada.

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For years, popular music fans in Israel have been starved for live appearances by their favorite stars. Now, rock and rap performers have started returning to the country. But Hamas's declaration that it's ended a truce with Israel has music fans wondering how long their good fortune will last. The World's Aaron Schachter reports.