The World's Ann Lopez reports on Perrozompopo, a band in Nicaragua that's been taking part in a series of concerts to get young voters excited about the country's presidential election this weekend.

The answer to today's Geo Quiz: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Those are the six countries that lie in the Amazon's watershed.

Today we're looking for the names of the countries in the Amazon's drainage basin. Name all six South American nations that feed the world's longest river.

Tonight, more than a thousand people named Jones are coming together in Wales. The goal is to break the world record for the largest gathering of people with the same family name. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Steve Jones, a geneticist at University College London, about the popular surname.

The World's Matthew Bell reports on a gay pride parade scheduled to take place in Jerusalem next week. The event has sparked protests from ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem. Israeli police say they may cancel or postpone the parade if they conclude it could lead to violence.

Israel fired on a group of women who were providing cover for Hamas gunmen in a mosque in Gaza today. The World's Aaron Schachter has the latest.

The Mexican city of Oaxaca remains under seige today. Thousands of Mexican government troops were sent to the city this week to squelch the ongoing protests. However, as The World's Franc Contreras reports, the potential for violence remains high.

A summit opened in Beijing with 48 African leaders in attendance. Hundreds of new aid and trade deals are expected to be announced. Africa hopes to gain an important ally, while China is seeking acess to oil and new markets. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on the conference from Beijing.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with columnist Gary Younge about the upcoming midterm elections. Younge has been covering congressional races for the Guardian newspaper in London.

With midterm elections fast approaching, Republican candidates are trying to talk about anything but the war in Iraq. Democrats are attempting to keep Iraq in the spotlight. Stephanie Sanders of station WFPL reports from Louisville, Kentucky, on one such congressional race.