Our daily geography puzzler.

Recent studies suggest that male circumcision can provide some protection against HIV infection. Health officials in Uganda would like to promote male circumcision as part of a campaign to reduce HIV/AIDS. But Uganda's president doesn't support the idea. The World's Jennifer Goren has the story.

The BBC's Jim Muir profiles Ali Ta'ayyib, an Iraqi musician who plays at weddings.

The Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction says millions of US dollars are wasted on failed projects. The World's Jeb Sharp has details.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Peter Nalitch, a young Russian singer whose music video in nonsense English has become an Internet sensation.

The Russian government is seeking to change its security relationship with the West. But the reception from NATO and Europe has been chilly. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Brussels, Belgium.

Childhood obesity is on the rise in China. So the government is trying to promote more sports in schools. But many Chinese kids are still below par when it comes to physical fitness. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports.

Foreign journalists in China to cover the Olympics have discovered that their Internet freedom is limited. The International Olympic Committee today admitted that Chinese authorities warned the IOC that journalists would not have unfettered access to the web. The World's Clark Boyd reports.

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced he'll be stepping down soon. His announcement sets in motion a process for choosing a new prime minister for Israel. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from reporter Linda Gradstein.

Today on The World: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announces he will step down in September, Uganda's doctors promote male circumcision to help prevent HIV infection; And remembering the father of Congolese Rumba.