The World's Matthew Bell reports on the rising violence in the Palestinian territories, particularly the increase in the number of foreigners being kidnapped.

American teacher, Michael Phillips, with his class in the West Bank

Dr. Carlo SpagnolliDr. Carlo Spagnolli has spent the past ten years trying to combat AIDS and HIV in Zimbabwe. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with him about how the Zimbabwean government helps and hinders the fight against AIDS.

The World's Jeb Sharp reports on a new prize announced today that aims to encourage good governance in Africa. Sudanese millionaire businessman Mo Ibrahim is putting up the cash. He says the $5 million dollar prize will be presented to former African leaders who had demonstrated excellence in government.

Reporter Mike Rahfaldt has a remembrance of South African musician Lebo Mathosa. Mathosa died in a car accident earlier this week. She was known as the queen of kwaito a popular musical style in South Africa.

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is the Adams River. The river supports the largest sockeye salmon migration in British Columbia. Reporter John Ryan sent us an audio postcard.

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Today we're looking for the name of the river that supports the largest run of sockeye salmon in British Columbia.

The fall of the Taliban in 2001 heralded a fresh start for Afghanistan. Five years later, many Afghans are still waiting for their lives to improve. Reporter Charles Sennott travelled to Afghanistan to see how "America's other war" is going.

The Long War, Series

The Long War, Reporter's Notebook

As diplomatic efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in Darfur continue, The World's Rob Hugh-Jones reports on a series of new plays which have opened in London about the war-ravaged region.

Host Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Colum Lynch about a key vote taking place at the UN today. The General Assembly must decide which Latin American country will fill the Security Council seat being vacated by Argentina.