A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that American paper money discriminates against the blind. Jos Eijsermans explains to anchor Lisa Mullins how many other countries' currencies have been adapted to help the visually impaired.

The World's Gerry Hadden reports on an effort to keep developers from building near the site of a historical battle that took place more than two thousand years ago.

Members of the large Chinese community in the Los Angeles area are stepping up to raise money to aid China's earthquake victims. Rob Schmitz of station KQED reports from Los Angeles.

As China marks its third day of official mourning for the victims of the May 12 earthquake, The World's Mary Kay Magistad examines local attitudes toward foreign aid workers and journalists.

Flag at halfstaff in Shanghai

The World's Aaron Schachter reports that Lebanon's US-backed government and pro-Syrian opposition have agreed to a deal that will end the political stalemate in the country. The agreement paves the way for the election of a new president and an end to the worst violence Lebanon has witnessed since its civil war.

Today on The World: Rival leaders in Lebanon agree to a peace-deal which breaks the political deadlock in the country; A new book says that U.S. intelligence agencies are out-sourcing highly sensitive work to private contractors; and a food expert who's organized a special feast called, "10 Food to Eat Before They Die."

The World's William Troop introduces us to Spanish guitarist Antonio Carmona. He's a flamenco guitarist, but he says he's out to refresh Spain's signature music.

For our Geo Quiz today, we're looking for the city that's home to an unusual German landmark. It's a former Nazi air raid shelter that was later used as a prison, a fruit cellar, and a venue for techno raves. Now it's coming back as a contemporary art gallery in Berlin, the answer to our quiz. Lisa Mullins gets details from Der Spiegel reporter R. Jay Magill.

For today's Geo Quiz, we're looking for the German city that's home to the "banana bunker".

Spain's defense minister has done the impossible among most defense ministers. She gave birth. That in itself is newsmaking but she is under fire from those who say she put her country at risk in the process. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.