If he can keep himself awake, The World's Alex Gallafent considers the results of two recent studies concerning boredom and yawning.

Historic recordings by West African musicians are compiled in a new CD called "Living is Hard: West African Music in Britain, 1927 - 1929." Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Mark Ainley who oversaw the project.

Today on The World: China's response to human rights critics -- including President Bush; Bolivia's voters prepare to decide if their president should stay or go; and a Swiss citizen disappears while on a gourmet trip to Spain.

The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on China's response to criticism of its human rights record. The government in Beijing says no one should interfere in China's affairs. And many ordinary Chinese don't understand why the West keeps criticizing China.

Video: President Bush on human rights in China

Jamilla Trindle reports on the Chinese government's efforts to prevent souvenir-sellers from selling pirated Olympic goods.

photo: Jamilla Trindle

President Musharraf

Today the leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition government announced they want to impeach President Pervez Musharraf. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with the BBC's Mark Dummett in Islamabad about this latest challenge to Musharraf's rule.

Ruxandra Guidi reports on Bolivia's recall referendum this weekend. Voters will have the chance to decide if President Evo Morales and several opposition governors should stay in office or be thrown out.

Correspondent Gerry Hadden reports on the case of a Swiss citizen who disappeared while on a gourmet trip to Spain.

The case of former Army scientist Bruce Ivins and his suspected link to the anthrax killings has many Americans wondering just how difficult it would be to launch an anthrax attack. Bio-terrorism expert Jonathan Tucker talks with anchor Katy Clark about the expertise required.

Anne Donahue reports that many hotels in the Olympic host city of Beijing aren't seeing the rush of customers they were anticipating. In fact, its not too late to get a cheap hotel room in Beijing.