Terry Fitzpatrick reports on South Africa's national anthem. The song is a blend of protest lyrics from the anti-apartheid movement and lyrics from the country's old Afrikaaner anthem. The lyrics are in five different languages, and many South Africans have trouble remembering the words.

Lucky Dube

Last night's carjacking and murder in Johannesburg of South Africa's reggae superstar Lucky Dube has shocked his fans worldwide. Anchor Marco Werman reports.

We were looking for a city 60 miles south west of Paris. It sits on the left bank of Eure River and is renowned worldwide for its landmark gothic cathedral. The answer is Chartres.

Since 2006 more than 200 expatriates - mostly oil company workers - have been taken hostage by Nigerian militants in and around the Niger Delta. Despite such dangers, one US-born woman has spent the last 15 years trying to help bring peace to the troubled region. Now 60-year-old Judy Asuni is in a Nigerian jail. Her family, friends and colleagues say she's done nothing wrong and should be released. The World's Carol Hills reports.
Judy Asuni in Jan 2007

The World's Technology Correspondent Clark Boyd reports on the MacArthur Foundation's multi-million dollar initiative to drastically cut the mortality rate of women worldwide who die from complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Beth Accomando reports on the film "Finishing the Game." It tells the story of how the producers of Bruce Lee's final movie responded to the actor's death. Lee passed away before the movie was finished, so the producers launched a search for a replacement. The new film also challenges stereotypes about Asian actors and martial arts movies.

The outcome of Poland's parliamentary elections on Sunday is expected to have a huge impact on the direction of the country three years after it joined the European Union. Reporter Matthew Brunwasser is in Warsaw and has this pre-election coverage.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World's Quil Lawrence about the war of words between Turkey and the Kurds of northern Iraq. Turkey wants the Iraqis to crack down on PKK militants in their region. If not, Turkey says it may send its own troops into northern Iraq.

The World's Katy Clark examines the political fallout from yesterday's bomb attack in Karachi. Some observers say it raises questions about the viability of the political deal Benazir Bhutto has reportedly struck with President Musharraf. And it highlights the political instability of Pakistan.

One day after a suicide bomber in Karachi threatened the life of Benazir Bhutto, the former prime minister condemned the attack as an assault on democracy. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Laura Lynch in Karachi about the aftermath of the bombing that killed at least 136 people, but left Ms. Bhutto unhurt.