The conflict in Georgia looks different viewed through a Russian lens. The World's Katy Clark examines Russia's actions in the Georgian conflict and how the West often misunderstands Russia's intentions.

China is trying to stage a feel-good Olympics. But in Beijing and the Tibetan areas across China, crackdowns on Tibetan protesters continue. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from an ethnic Tibetan part of Sichuan province.

Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the latest on the Olympics in Beijing from BBC-online sports correspondent Tom Fordyce.

Tom Fordyce

The dispute between Russia and Georgia spilled over onto the Olympic beach volleyball court today.

Our daily geography puzzler.

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is the Sogne Fjord in western Norway. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets details about an unusual art installation there called the "telemegaphone".

A French professor of art and music contends that ancient cave paintings were part of music-filled rituals. Reporter Ari Daniel Shapiro visited a cave with the French professor and an American skeptic.

Today on The World The latest on the conflict in Georgia; The deadly Cold War flight from East Germany; and Europeans fear recession amid reports of a shrinking euro.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse, who spent much of the day in and around the Georgian city of Gori. He says Russian troops remain in control.

Video: Russian troops on patrol in Gori

The World's Katy Clark reports on the possible repercussions facing Russia for its military intervention in Georgia.