American Mishy Lesser was in Chile on September 11th, 1973 -- when the military overthrew the government of Salvador Allende. Lesser took shelter with a family in Santiago. They helped get her out of the country. Thirty-five years later, Lesser returned to Chile to find out why they risked their lives to save an American stranger. She tells her own story.

The World's Mary Kay Magistad speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about recent developments in North Korea.

Saudi Arabia was home to many of the men who carried out the 9-11 attacks. Today, al Qaeda's ideology is still present in the country. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Mideast expert Gregory Gause about Saudi Arabia's recent efforts to fight extremism.

The World's Jason Margolis reports that the Bush Administration is stepping up its hunt for extremists -- including Osama bin Laden -- inside Pakistan's tribal areas. But Pakistan's military isn't pleased about it.

Did you hear about Osama bin Laden before 9-11?

Today on The World: U.S. efforts to step up the hunt for extremists in Pakistan's tribal areas; also, Saudi Arabia battles its home-grown extremism; and an American reconnects with the family who sheltered her during the military coup in Chile on Sept 11th, 1973.

French composer and record producer Hector Zazou died earlier this week. He was 60 years old. The World's Marco Werman has this appreciation.

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Chennai, the new name for the city of Madras and the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It's where you can get an unusual salon treatment called the fish pedicure. It's just what it sounds like.

China imposed traffic restrictions for the duration of the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics to control pollution. Drivers are only allowed to use their cars every other day. It's been difficult for some. But many Beijingers like the improvements in air quality and traffic, and they'd like the restrictions to become permanent. The World's Mary Kay Magistad has the story.

Our daily geography quiz.

Iain Douglas-Hamilton has been working to research and protect the African elephant for some 40 years. Now with the help of GPS technology, he's come up with a new way to keep elephants out of harm's way. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more.

Photo by Michael Nichols 2008 National Geographic