The World's April Peavey profiles Avishai and Anat Cohen from Tel Aviv. The siblings are making a mark on the international jazz scene.

South Korean officials are seeking a face to face meeting with the Taliban to secure the release of 21 South Koreans captured in Afghanistan two weeks ago. The Taliban are demanding a prisoner swap. But the Afghan government refuses to comply. Some in South Korea say Washington isn't doing enough to help. Correspondent Jason Strother reports from Seoul.

Alistair Campbell

Alastair Campbell was the press secretary for former British prime minister Tony Blair. He was also one of Blair's closest aides when Britain joined the United States in invading Iraq. Campbell has just published his diary from that period. It's called "The Blair Years." Campbell speaks with anchor Aaron Schachter.

The BBC's Nicholas Witchell spoke with a group of American soldiers at a base south of Baghdad to get their views on their mission in Iraq. He sent this report.

Thirty four Christian evangelical leaders have sent a letter to President Bush urging him to work harder towards a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Anchor Aaron Schachter has this report on the different views on Israel and the Palestinians within the evangelical community and beyond.

Web resources:

Evangelicals for Social Action

Letter from Rev. Ron Sider and 33 Other Evangelical Leaders


Christians United for Israel

Israel Policy Forum

The World's Gerry Hadden reports on a symbolic expedition today to plant a Russian flag on the ocean floor at the North Pole. Russia wants to advance its claims to much of the polar region, which is thought to be rich in oil deposits.

Fisher-Price is recalling nearly a million toys made in China. The company says the toys are coated with lead paint. American consumers are concerned about the growing list of Chinese products found to contain dangerous chemicals. But China is actually more lax about enforcing safety standards for its domestic market. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on a man who's blowing the whistle there. He's China's version of Ralph Nader.

Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with Oliver August, author of the new book, "Inside the Red Mansion - On the Trail of China's Most Wanted Man." It tells the tale of a Chinese entrepreneur who plied Chinese officials with concubines and millions of dollars in bribes before the government cracked down.

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