The World's Gerry Hadden reports on a long-awaited rematch between American and French wines. Thirty years ago, French connoisseurs were shocked by a wine-tasting competition. American wines beat out French vintages. Thirty years later, the French are upset again.

Ethnic tensions are on the rise in Iran. Host Marco Werman speaks with Iran expert, Brenda Shaffer.

Italy announces it will grant legal status to almost half a million illegal immigrants. Host Marco Werman has the details.

The World's Jason Margolis reports on immigrants' efforts to secure affordable housing in Oakland, California.

The World's Aaron Schachter reports on today's meeting between rival Palestinian factions. The aim of the meeting was to stop violent infighting between Hamas and Fatah forces.

The World's Marco Werman tells us how Bob Dylan's 65th birthday today is being celebrated by musicians in the city of Shillong in northeast India.

Send us your comments and questions.

Correspondent Dan Grossman reveals the answer to today's Geo Quiz...from atop the answer to today's Geo Quiz. It's the Greenland Ice Sheet...the largest body of ice in the northern hemisphere.

Graduate student Casey Parks has won a New York Times contest to encourage young Americans to engage with the world. She tells host Lisa Mullins about the contest and how she's looking forward to her ten-day trip to Africa with Times columnist Nicholas Kristof.