We asked you to name a fictional Middle East country that exists only in the comic books. The answer is the fictional country of UMEC, an acronym that stands for "un-named Middle Eastern country." The country was feature in a recent Superman comic book.

Cyrus Farivar reports on comic books that are popular in Middle Eastern countries. One features a superheroine that saves Lebanon from war. Another comic book series is based on the 99 attributes of Allah.

Election officials expect a high turnout among young voters in tomorrow's Wisconsin presidential primary. Reporter Brian Bull spoke to students at the University of Wisconsin and discovered that for many of those voters, the candidates' stance on Iraq is key.

Our daily geography puzzler.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with former Assistant Secretary of State James Rubin. Rubin led several diplomatic missions to Kosovo as Assistant Secretary of State during the Clinton Administration.

The United States and several European countries today recognized Kosovo's independence from Serbia. But Russia and Serbia are bitterly opposed. The World's Gerry Hadden has details.

The BBC's Dan Collyns reports from the Peruvian seaport of Pisco on efforts to rebuild -- 6 months after a devastating earthquake there. Many residents were left homeless and are now having trouble getting government permission to rebuild.

The World's Katy Clark reports that the Bush Administration has made slow progress when it comes to Africom -- a US military command for Africa that's aimed at promoting development and security on the continent. Many African countries are wary of the initiative, fearing that Washington is out to control Africa and its resources.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World's book critic Christopher Merrill about a novel set in East Pakistan. That's the part of Pakistan that declared its independence in 1971 as the new nation of Bangladesh. The novel -- by Bangladeshi writer Tahmima Anam -- is called "A Golden Age." The novelist didn't have to go far when researching the era. Her own grandmother lived through it and had plenty of stories to tell.

Author Tahmima Anam talks to The World's producer Carol Zall about her new novel "A Golden Age"


Author Tahmima Anam reads an excerpt from her new novel "A Golden Age." (first)


Author Tahmima Anam reads an excerpt from her new novel "A Golden Age." (second)


BBC interview

The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on today's national elections in Pakistan. Turnout is reported to have been low, as many voters appear to have been fearful of violence at the polls.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Graeme Smith of The Toronto Globe and Mail newspaper on the latest suicide bombings in Afghanistan. On attack was aimed at a NATO convoy in Kandahar province. At least 35 Afghans were killed and three Canadian soldiers injured.