A new film by Polish-born director Agnieszka Holland explores the life of Ludwig van Beethoven through the eyes of the composer's fictional music copyist. Classical music radio host Ron Della Chiesa spoke with actor Ed Harris who plays Beethoven in the film.

The World's Franc Contreras reports that Mexico's president-elect Felipe Calderon today named members of his economic cabinet. Calderon is expected to pursue a business-friendly economic policy and encourage more foreign investment in Mexico. Opposition parties are vowing to block Calderon's initiatives. Calderon will be sworn in as president on December 1st.

The answer to our Geo Quiz today where a Japanese submarine and a Panamanian tanker collided today is the southern Japanese island of Kyushu.

The World's Alex Gallafent profiles the life and work of film director Robert Altman. Altman passed away yesterday at the age of 81.

Where in the world will we go today?

A former US Marine, born in Kenya, plans to return to his homeland to run for Parliament. Sarah Lemanczyk reports from Minneapolis.

Torrential rains have sparked massive floods in northeast Africa. Thousands of Somali refugees in camps in Kenya have been forced to evacuate. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the latest from reporter Richard Lough.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Anatol Lieven, co-author of "Ethical Realism: A Vision for America's Role in the World." The authors of "Ethical Realism" say democracy can't be forced by military action. They want Washington to negotiate with its adversaries and use trade to encourage cooperation.

A year and a half ago, Lebanon seemed on the verge of democratic change. But now that revolutionary spirit appears all but dead. The turmoil is a big blow to the Bush Administration, which has been trying to encourage the spread of democracy across the Middle East. The World's Katy Clark reports.