The first new units of the UN force for southern Lebanon will soon be deployed to join Lebanese army soldiers in the area. Correspondent Kate Seelye reports on how the deployments are likely to affect the future of Hezbollah.

More Israelis are criticizing their leaders over the handling of the war with Hezbollah. The World's Aaron Schachter reports on an anti-government demonstration in Jerusalem.

Host Marco Werman profiles "Druha Trava", a Czech band that puts a new twist on traditional bluegrass.

Today's Geo answer is Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. After years of devastating civil war, the city is celebrating the opening of a new seaport. The BBC's Hassan Barisse attending the opening ceremony.

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An article in the British magazine, History Today, reexamines one of the events of World War II and calls into question what many believe led to Britain being saved by Nazi invasion. The World's Alex Gallafent reports.

Preparations are under way in Cairo to move a huge granite statue of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II from the square where it's stood for more than 50 years. Host Marco Werman speaks with the head of Egypt's antiquities department, Zahi Hawass.

Kate Seelye reports on how the struggle between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah to take the lead in rebuilding is really a race to win the support of the Lebanese people.

70 scientists have signed a letter appealing to their colleagues around the world to cooperate in the fight against bird flu.