Host Lisa Mullins speaks with a Lebanese book publisher about fears that the bombing and violence will wreak havoc on the country's literary treasures.

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The BBC's James Reynolds speaks with Israelis about the proposed UN resolution to end the fighting with the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah.

The World's Franc Contreras has an update on Mexico's presidential impasse. The country still hasn't declared an official winner in last month's election. Massive protests have been ongoing in Mexico City. Officials begin recounting votes tomorrow.

Reporter David Sommerstein reports from northern New York State on the Coast Guard's efforts to encourage summer vacationers to be on the look-out for terrorists.

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Arab diplomats went to the United Nations today to push for changes to a draft resolution drawn up by the United States and France aimed at ending the conflict in Lebanon. The World's Matthew Bell has the latest on international efforts to end the crisis.

From oil spills to asbestos leaks, the eastern Mediterranean is fast becoming a casualty of the Hezbollah-Israel conflict. Host Lisa Mullins discusses the environmental fallout of the fighting with Wael Hmaidan, coordinator of the Oil Spill Working Group, a coalition of environmental organizations in Beirut.

Israel fire reports from Middle East crisis.

Where in the world will we go today?

Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Dr. David Bangsberg, senior author of a new study on AIDS treatment in Africa that may open the way for more treatment programs to reach poor patients infected with HIV.

Today's answer is the Irish seaside town of Lahinch, where a dilapidated toilet is getting international attention. Host Lisa Mullins explains.