The answer to today's Geo Quiz: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Those are the six countries that lie in the Amazon's watershed.
Global Hit - Perrozompopo November 3, 2006permalink
The World's Ann Lopez reports on Perrozompopo, a band in Nicaragua that's been taking part in a series of concerts to get young voters excited about the country's presidential election this weekend.
Entire program - November 6 November 6, 2006permalink
Saddam verdict interview (3:30) November 6, 2006permalink
The BBC's Andrew North reports from Baghdad on the impact in Iraq of the death sentence imposed on Saddam Hussein.
Tennessee immigration report (4:00) November 6, 2006permalink
The World's Jessie Graham reports on how local law enforcement wants to crack down on illegal immigration in Tennessee.
Virtual border fence report (5:00) November 6, 2006permalink
The World's Jason Margolis reports on US plans to build a "virtual" fence along the borders with Canada and Mexico. Virtual fences use infrared cameras, radar, and unmanned drones to monitor what's going on below.
Australian drought (4:30) November 6, 2006permalink
Reporter Phil Mercer visits a community in the Australian outback that's suffering the brunt of the country's worst drought in one hundred years.
Chinese doublespeak (3:15) November 6, 2006permalink
The World's Alex Gallafent tells us about chung yu. It's a way Chinese diplomats have been known to speak. It's convenient it enables them to avoid having to say exactly what they mean.
Chen Shui-bian
Taiwanese opposition leaders are urging ruling party lawmakers to dump President Chen Shui-bian. Yesterday, Chen promised to resign if his wife is convicted of embezzling public money. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports.
The World's Andrea Crossan reports on the hot real estate market in the Nicaraguan city of Granada and the American realtors and developers who are behind it. Transcript of this story