It's New Year's in Iran, a Persian holiday that predates Islam. In the past, Iran's Islamic government has tried to stamp out the celebrations, but still they continue. The World's Quil Lawrence checked out the partying in Tehran.

China plans to close access to its side of Mount Everest this spring. The move's designed to ensure the Olympic torch won't be disturbed on its passage up the world's highest peak. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with environmentalist Brent Bishop, who's climbed Everest two times.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Chris O'Brien, a former employee of Xinhua, the Chinese government-run news agency, on how China's state-controlled media are portraying the Tibetan protests.

The former Soviet Republic of Georgia is number three on the list when it comes to sending troops to Iraq. Anchor Lisa Mullins explains what Georgia has to gain from its continuing participation in the "coalition of the willing."

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced this week there would be an investigation into the Iraq war once the country's Britain's completed its troop withdrawal. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Rafael Behr, on-line editor of the British weekly paper, "The Observer."

The United States is now entering its sixth year in Iraq. It's a major issue for the presidential candidates. But what are they saying about an exit strategy? The World's Matthew Bell reports.

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The World's Marco Werman reports on Iran's Ensemble Shanbehzadeh. The group's founder, Saied Shanbehzadeh performed abroad. The government of Iran didn't like that, and now Shanbehzadeh is in exile with his group in Paris.

The answer to today's Geo Quiz - name the third most populous city in Alberta, Canada - is Red Deer. This time of year, the frozen Red Deer River is covered with outdoor hockey rinks. Local resident Colin Orthner shares some of the action in an audio postcard.

For today's Geo Quiz, we're looking for the third most populous city in Alberta, Canada. Hint: it lies on the banks of the Red Deer River.