Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Laura Lynch in Islamabad about the rising tensions in Pakistan. Today, opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was prevented by government security forces from leading a rally against President Musharraf's emergency rule.

The World's Aaron Schachter reports that Pakistan has a history of alternating between civilian and military rulers. There have been a number of military coups since the country gained independence from Britain.

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports on the first-ever Chess-Boxing World Championship held this week in Berlin.

Nancy Greenleese reports that the leaders of Italy and Romania have forged an agreement to try to calm a storm between their two countries. Rome outraged Bucharest last week when it started deporting Romanian immigrants under an emergency decree. The deportations were sparked by a series of brutal muggings of Italians. Immigrants from Romania were linked to many of the crimes.

Australian artist Shaun Tan's new graphic novel tells the story of one immigrant's journey. The novel is called "The Arrival", and it's just been published in the United States. The World's Jeb Sharp reports.

The World's Quil Lawrence reports that next week there will be a presidential election in Lebanon. The election takes place in parliament, so it's up to the leaders of Lebanon's various ethnic and religious factions to find a consensus candidate that can garner enough support to win the vote. But supporters of the two biggest Lebanese factions are camped out in Beirut to put some pressure on the politicians.

For today's Geo Quiz, we're looking for the highest administrative capital city in the world. This South American city is also where people celebrate the "Day of the Skulls."

Charles Shay

Host Marco Werman speaks with World War II veteran Charles Shay. He was presented this week with France's "Medal of the Legion of Honor."

We were looking for the world's highest-altitude administrative capital city. The answer is La Paz, Bolivia. Residents of La Paz celebrate "Las Ñatitas" or "Day of the Skulls." Ruxandra Guidi reports that the feast is part of the indigenous Aymara tradition.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jamaican musician Father Goose. Once an emcee at Jamaican dance halls, Father Goose has teamed up with musician and producer Dan Zanes to make music that speaks to both children and adults. Father Goose's latest CD is called "It's a Bam Bam Diddly."