The Big Three auto-makers here are in trouble. But how are their subsidiaries faring overseas? The World's Laura Lynch looks at the situation in Europe for Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors.

Toulouse, France is home to the world's largest airplane manufacturer, Airbus. The World's Gerry Hadden reports that the city of Toulouse is particularly worried about the banking credit crunch... because credit is what keeps airplanes flying.

Much of Europe is now officially in recession. The news comes just as world leaders are preparing for a financial crisis summit in Washington. The World's Jason Margolis has a preview.

Today on The World: Much of Europe is now officially in a recession; Also, researchers rush to find out why Asians are so vulnerable to diabetes; And a ban on hallucinogenic mushrooms will soon go into effect in the Netherlands.

The World's Marco Werman introduces us to Spanish singer, Buika. Her recording "Nina de Fuego" is a nominee for best album of the year at tonight's Latin Grammys.

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is the town of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India. It's where the annual Pushkar Camel Fair is under way. Photographer Art Wolfe is there. He's scouting the place for an upcoming episode of his PBS series "Travels ToThe Edge" and he sent us an audio postcard.

Our daily geography quiz.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Richard Williamson about Khartoum's declaration of a ceasefire in the Darfur region.

Growing tensions between Sudan's north and south in Sudan could potentially plunge the country back into a north-south civil war. Heba Aly reports from southern Sudan.

The humanitarian situation in Congo remains dire. Nearly 250,000 more refugees have been displaced since the fighting re-ignited in August. The World's Jeb Sharp reports on the calls for additional UN peacekeepers to protect those most in danger.

UN troops in Goma

War in Congo