The House of Representatives opened debate today on a resolution that opposes President Bush's expansion of troop strength in Iraq. We hear from two Democratic and two Republican representatives.

The World's Matthew Bell reports on what's behind the Bush administration's apparent change-of-mind with regards to North Korea, and what today's agreement with Pyongyang might mean for the stand-off with Iran.

The World's Mary Kay Magistad has the latest on the agreement reached in Beijing on North Korea's nuclear program. The deal calls for North Korea to close its main nuclear reactor, in exchange for aid from the United States, China, Russia and South Korea.

The World's Marco Werman reports on the global marketing of Grammy champs, the Dixie Chicks.

Today's answer is Abu Dhabi, where officials are planning to build its own version of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details.

Where in the world will we go today?

The Voice of America resumed broadcasting in Somali today after a 13-year break. Anchor Lisa Mullins explains.

The World's Katy Clark reports on the renewed controversy over the role of women in the US military. 75 US service-women have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. That's more than in the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm combined. Most women soldiers say combat is just part of their job. But not everyone is pleased to see women fighting alongside men.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Major-General David Rodriguez, who this month took over as commander of US forces in Afghanistan.