The French style of music "Bal Musette" fell out of favor in the 1960s for being un-hip. Now one French band is changing that. The World's Adeline Sire has today's Global Hit.

We lead with a look at what the US has in mind, technology-wise, for a missile defense shield based partly in Poland, and partly in the Czech Republic. Also, in the wake of the news that the US has busted a global cyber-crime ring, we take an in-depth look at just how safe your identity is. And we end with a great little piece that explores why the Japanese just aren't that crazy about the iPhone.

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Matthew Bell and Alex Gallafent of PRI's The World demonstrate they will be ready on day one of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

PRI's The World in Denver: promo for Aug 25 from Clark Boyd on Vimeo.

Today on The World: Tensions between the Obama campaign and Democrats who say Obama is not anti-war enough; Pakistan's political uncertainty grows as the government coalition in Islamabad falls apart; and the Russian parliament pushes for independence for Georgia's break-away regions.

The candidacy of Barack Obama has galvanized a small but rapidly growing group that had previously avoided any involvement in American politics: African-born immigrants to the United States. Read more from FRONTLINE/World

I think about Senator John McCain every day, because every day I walk my dog, Moto, around Truc Bach, or Bamboo Island Lake, not far from my house. It's just a 10-minute ride from downtown Hanoi. Read more from FRONTLINE/World

As the Democratic Convention gets underway in Denver, The World's Matthew Bell examines the on-going tensions between the Obama campaign and the anti-war faction of the Democratic Party.

Anti-war protesters in Denver

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Lisa Mullins speaks with Thomas Donnelly of the American Enterprise Institute about John McCain's stance on Iraq, especially in light of current talks on a withdrawal timetable between Washington and Baghdad.

Pakistan's ruling coalition has fallen apart, with the leader of one major party pulling out of the government. That increases the uncertainty in Pakistan, a key U-S ally. Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Charles Haviland in Islamabad.

Jamila Trindle reports from Beijing that China is basking in the after-glow after the successful completion of the Olympic Games.