The World's Matthew Bell has an update on former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's current trial. The chief judge who had been overseeing the proceedings has been removed. Saddam's lawyers aren't the only ones complaining.

The World's Aaron Schachter reports from Kabul on a memorial service held for Canadian soldiers who were killed this week in Afghanistan. The soldiers' deaths have generated debate in Canada about the country's role in Afghanistan.
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Hugo Chavez

Host Marco Werman speaks with Colum Lynch, the UN correspondent for The Washington Post, about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's tirade against President Bush at the United Nations today.

Host Marco Werman tells the story of a music band's journey from the countryside of eastern Cuba to the bright lights of Havana, and now to US record stores.

Today's answer is Stavanger, Norway - one of two cities chosen as the European Culture Capitals for 2008. Host Marco Werman speaks with Christopher Merrill, the World's international literature critic, who recently visited the city and explored its culture.

Where in the world will we go today?

Host Marco Werman speaks with Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic Studies and Public Understanding at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, about the angry reaction in the Muslim world to Pope Benedict's recent speech.

Pope Benedict

Pope Benedict faces a growing chorus of demands for an unequivocal apology for remarks seen as portraying Islam as a violent faith, despite attempts by Western leaders and churchmen to defuse the crisis. The World's Gerry Hadden has the latest.

The World's Aaron Schacter reports from Afghanistan, where some development projects have been put on hold as NATO forces struggle to bring security and stability to the region.