NATO has been having trouble getting member countries to commit additional forces for the fighting in southern Afghanistan. But Poland now says it will send up to 1000 troops. Host Lisa Mullins has details.

The Senate Armed Services Committee met today to define the legal parameters for military commissions that will try terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay. The World's Jeb Sharp reports.

President Carter

Host Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Jonathan Marcus about Tony Blair's close relationship with the United States. In an interview broadcast today, former US president Jimmy Carter criticized the British prime minister for being so subservient to the White House.

The World's Marco Werman tells the story of the musical education of one Canadian vibrophonist.

Today's answer is Uji, Japan, which boasts a green tea prized by tea connoisseurs. The World's David Leveille reports on a new study on the health benefits of green tea.

Where in the world will we go today?

Mexico's presidential election is over and Felipe Calderon is set to take office on December 1st. But allegations of voter fraud continue. The World's Frank Contreras reports that Mexican media organizations and citizens are calling for access to the ballots to do their own recount.

Stability may be returning to the Democratic Republic of Congo. After years of war, disease and starvation, Congo's recent election, and a runoff scheduled for next month, bring hope of better days ahead for the nation. There's also some new hope for the country's wildlife. Suzanne Marmion reports on the resurgence of many species that were devastated by poachers and soldiers during the war.

The West African nation of Ivory Coast has been thrown into turmoil since a Dutch multi-national company off-loaded tons of toxic sludge at the port city of in Abidjian two weeks ago. Six residents have died and thousands have become ill. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's James Copnall in Abidjian.