The World's Aaron Schachter reports that Israelis are bracing for a possible renewal of attacks from Hamas. Stores are hiring more guards and more citizens are signing up for target practice.

Israel has denied responsibility for an explosion which killed seven Palestinians on a beach in Gaza last Friday. Meanwhile, the Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, has said he's authorized a shipment of weapons and ammunition to forces loyal to the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Alan Johnston about rising tensions in the Palestinian territories.

The World's Marco Werman reports on the art of importing cheese -- as practiced by one top purveyor of world cheeses, a Massachusetts store named Formaggio Kitchen.

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Two Muslim brothers arrested in London during an anti-terrorism raid and later released without charge have spoken publicly for the first time. The World's Matthew Bell reports from the British capital.

American soldiers in Iraq have come up with unusual ways to add protection to themselves and their vehicles. Correspondent Ben Gilbert tells us about one idea that a soldier in Ramadi came up with. US troops call it "pope glass."

President Bush was on an unannounced visit in Baghdad today where he renewed his pledges of support for Iraq's new government. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with the Christian Science Monitor's Scott Peterson in Baghdad.

For years, popular music fans in Israel have been starved for live appearances by their favorite stars. Now, rock and rap performers have started returning to the country. But Hamas's declaration that it's ended a truce with Israel has music fans wondering how long their good fortune will last. The World's Aaron Schachter reports.

Host Lisa Mullins finds out how an Irish company is creating an ultra-modern system of public transportation for the State of Nevada.

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Today's answer is Bangkok, Thailand, where a lavish celebration honoring the country's king is entering its fifth day. Host Lisa Mullins gets the story from the BBC's Jonathan Head.