Iranian journalist Kasra Naji gives anchor Marco Werman a view from Tehran on the state of tensions between Iran and the United States.

The World's Matthew Bell reports on the state of tensions between Iran and the United States in light of recent statements and moves from both sides.

A UN report released today says that more than 34,000 civilians were killed last year in Iraq. As if to underscore that announcement, two bombs ripped through a university in eastern Baghdad today. At least 65 people were killed. Host Marco Werman gets the latest from the BBC's Mike Wooldridge in Baghdad.

Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul on a style of Turkish Islamic music that blends rock beats with religious lyrics.

Today's answer is the English Channel. The World's Alex Gallafent has a history lesson on the waterway that's played a vital role in relations between England and France.

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The World's Jessie Graham reports from Liberia on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's first year in office. She was elected to help Liberia recover from the civil war, but one year on, she's struggling to find jobs for former fighters.

Correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Tehran on today's announcement that Iran plans to continue its nuclear build-up. That's in spite of US pressure and UN sanctions meant to stop Iran in its tracks.

The World's Matthew Bell reports on today's execution of two of Saddam Hussein's top deputies.