Rock musicians have rallied to support the people of Darfur. Their new CD of John Lennon tunes may generate cash. But can rock stars stop a genocide? The World's Marco Werman has more.

The death toll from the fighting at the Red Mosque in Islamabad continues to climb. It now appears that at least 100 people were killed. They died during a battle between Pakistani soldiers and militants who'd holed up there. The BBC's Phil Mackie visited the Red Mosque complex, and brought his microphone.

The BBC's Andrew North has been speaking with residents of Baghdad. He interviews one Sunni man who believes a US withdrawal would lead to more violence there.

President Bush expressed optimism today that his plan to secure and stabilize Iraq would succeed. However, the Administration's interim report, released today, said the Iraqi government has made only limited progress in meeting political goals. The World's Jeb Sharp reports.

The World's Marco Werman profiles Indian-American musician, Suphala.

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Today's answer is Hyderabad, India. The city's tropical heat can be soothed by its numerous ice cream shops. Food writer Chitrita Banerji explored the flavors of Hyderabad's ice cream for her latest book, "Eating India." Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Banerji.

On July 12, 2006, two Israeli soldiers were captured by the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah. That action sparked the war between Israel and Hezbollah. The war ended after a month. But the soldiers, Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev, are still missing. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Goldwasser's wife, Karnit Goldwasser.

Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the start of a war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah. The war lasted little more than a month, but it caused billions of dollars in damage. A year later, people in parts of Beirut and southern Lebanon are still rebuilding. And they're not getting much help from their government. Correspondent Ben Gilbert reports.