The BBC's Jim Muir reports on efforts by US officials in Iraq to find a political solution to the insurgent violence. Some ideas include establishing talks with some of the militant groups that are currently attacking American forces.

Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives today proposed legislation that would bring American combat troops out of Iraq by August, 2008. The World's Matthew Bell reports.

The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona, Spain, on a band from Sweden that goes by the name "I'm from Barcelona."

Today's answer is Lucknow, India. The World's David Baron sends us a tasty audio postcard.

Winemaker Ernest Gallo died yesterday at the age of 97. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with wine expert, Robert Joseph, about how the borthers Gallo, Ernest and Julio, changed the wine industry.

Where in the world will we go today?

The World's Ruxandra Guidi reports on a new Senate measure that's urging Turkey to protect freedom of speech and accept responsibility for the 1915 Armenian genocide. Turkey is not pleased. Officials say if the measure is passed, Turkish-American relations could suffer.

Lisa Mullins speaks with Amos Guiora, a former officer in the Israeli Defense Forces, about the way that Israel handles health care for its veterans. Guiora also directs the Institute for Global Security, Law and Policy at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.

The World's Carol Hills reports on legislation to ban same-sex marriage in Nigeria. It's already illegal to be gay in the African country. The proposed law would go further, effectively banning gay activism of any kind in Nigeria.