Former Paraguayan dictator Alfredo Stroessner died yesterday at the age of 93. His 35-year rule of Paraguay was shrouded in secrecy. The World's Ruxandra Guidi reports.

The World's Alex Gallafent reports on an unusual outburst directed at the United States. It came from a Chinese diplomat.

Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Nayla Moawad, Lebanese Minister for Social Affairs, about rebuilding Lebanon and Hezbollah's influence in the south of the country since the cease-fire.

Correspondent Kate Seelye reports on complaints from Lebanon and the group Human Rights Watch about Israel's use of cluster bombs in its recent conflict with Hezbollah. Small unexploded capsules spread by the cluster bombs are now a threat to Lebanese civilians returning to their homes in southern Lebanon.

The World's Jessie Graham reports on the relationship that has formed between the US and Cuban military at Guantanamo Bay. Critics of US policy toward Cuba say there's an opportunity to expand that relationship under Cuba's new leader, Fidel's brother, Raul.

Canadian violinist Oliver Schroer walked a Christian pilgrimage in Spain two years ago. The route is called the Camino de Santiago, and that's the answer to the Geo Quiz. Schroer took his violin along, and he played it in several churches along the way. That music has now been released on CD. We listen to excerpts in today's Global Hit.

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Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Michael Hess of the US Agency for International Development in Washington, about the political and diplomatic challenges for the US in aiding the reconstruction effort in Lebanon.

Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Nabil Jisr, a Lebanese government official in charge of the country's reconstruction efforts.