Correspondent Jessica Golloher tells us about a battle of the vodkas in Russia. Two brands, one named after Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and the other after President Dmitry Medvedev, are vying for a share of the vodka market in Russia.

Today we were looking for the golf course that boasts the longest hole. The answer is The Satsuki Golf Course in the Japanese city of Sano.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Gennaro Pelliccia, chief coffee taster for the Costa Coffee company in Britain. He's just had his tongue insured for fourteen million dollars.

Our daily geography puzzler.

Charles Freeman has withdrawn his name from consideration to a top intelligence post in the Obama administration. Freeman blames the "Israel lobby" for smearing him. The World's Matthew Bell reports.

The World's Gerry Hadden reports on Europe's reaction to today's school shooting in Germany. Many European Union members are re-examining their stance on gun control just as major legislation on the issue comes up for a vote.

Video: German school shooting

Philip Martin reports on the growing popularity of skin whitening products across Asia. Customers from Mumbai to Beijing say they want lighter skin, but health professionals are concerned.

Color Initiative

The World's Aaron Schachter reports on a summit today among the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Syria. One objective may be to get Syria to cooperate on various issues, from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to containing Iran.

Former diplomat Michael Semple was expelled from Afghanistan just over a year ago because he was pursuing negotiations with the Taliban. Semple tells anchor Lisa Mullins that talks are worth pursuing.

Taliban resurgence

Thousands of people across Northern Ireland protested today against renewed violence there. Dissident groups killed three people in recent days -- two British soldiers and a policeman -- threatening to bring back sectarian strife in Northern Ireland. The World's Laura Lynch reports.

More pictures from Northern Ireland