Host Marco Werman speaks with correspondent Kate Seelye about the ongoing exodus of Lebanese citizens fleeing the violence in their country. Officials say nearly 900,000 have been displaced.
Northern Israel interview (3:25) August 2, 2006permalink
Host Marco Werman speaks with Shani Israeli, spokesperson for the mayor of the Israeli city of Tiberias. Hezbollah militants fired a barrage of missiles on the city today.
France diplomacy report (3:50) August 2, 2006permalink
The World's Jessie Graham reports on the growing rift between the United States and France over the crisis in Lebanon. Both countries have their own ideas about how to resolve the conflict.
When Mexicans move to the United States, studies show their health begins to decline. The longer they're here, the more likely they are to suffer from obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The World's Ruxandra Guidi reports on efforts by the state of Texas to reverse that trend using a technique from south of the border.
Cuba and world interview (4:00) August 2, 2006permalink
Host Marco Werman speaks with Philip Peters, vice president of the Lexington Institute, a private research group, about reports of Fidel Castro's ill health, and why nations around the world are closely watching the developments in Cuba.
Car dealer interview (3:30) August 2, 2006permalink