There's a new flood barrier in Venice known as the Moses project. It's holding back the waters, and it's also creating a haven for marine life. But some environmentalists say it's doing damage. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Michele Candoti with the environmental group WWF Italy.

Peru recently imposed a nationwide teachers test in an effort to improve the country's education system. Unfortunately, more than 90-percent of the teachers failed the exam. The BBC's Dan Collyns reports from Lima.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with David Wood, a reporter embedded with the Marines in southern Afghanistan. Wood reports for the Baltimore Sun. He's also been writing a blog about what daily life is like there for the Marines.

An Afghan reporter is awaiting trial for insulting Islam. He could face a death sentence if convicted. Correspondent Gregory Warner has the story.

Today China imprisoned a Chinese dissident who spoke out against the government's record on human rights. Hu Jia was found guilty of "inciting subversion of state power." The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing.

Entire program - April 3, 2008

For today's Geo Quiz - we were looking for the name of the South American desert where scenes for the new James Bond flick are being filmed. The answer is the Atacama Desert.

Host Marco Werman introduces us to the music of Israeli-born guitarist, Yoav. The guitarist's latest album is titled, "Charmed and Strange".

Thailand's military announced today that all its troop movements will now be broadcast on the Army's TV station. Host Marco Werman finds out why from the BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok.

For today's Geo Quiz, we're looking for the name of a desert in Chile to be featured in the new James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace".