King and Queen of Thailand

It's against the law to criticize the monarchy in Thailand. And an increasing number of people are in trouble for just that, as The World's Jason Margolis reports.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with CIA analyst and mother of five Gina Bennet. She's written a book on her dual roles, and on what good parenting has in common with national security.

The government of Kyrgyzstan may be about to shut down a key U.S. air base there. The base serves a vital role in US military operations in nearby Afghanistan. Anchor Marco Werman gets the story from the BBC's Rayhan Demytrie.

What to do about Afghanistan? That's a top priority for the Obama Administration. The Senate foreign relations committee today put together a panel of experts to address the question. And The World's Matthew Bell listened in.

Taliban resurgence

Today on The World: Kyrgyzstan may be about to close a US air base vital to operations in Afghanistan; Also, how Iraq's recent elections may re-shape the country's political landscape; Plus, a CIA analyst and mother of five on what good parenting and national security have in common.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Kenyan singer Suzanna Owiyo about her thoughts about tribalism in her country.

Today's answer is Kenya. That's where the country's president and his wife are exchange public accusations over who's to blame for two recent fires that killed at least 145 people in their country. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter David McGuffin, who's following the story.

Our daily geography quiz.

Passengers on a recent Aeroflot flight from Russia to New York refused to let the plane take off because they suspected the pilot was drunk. Anchor Marco Werman gets the story from one of the passengers.

In France, a new book alleges that the foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, has maintained unethical ties to some African leaders. The World's Gerry Hadden reports.