Moldova is Europe's poorest and least developed country. But its people are making full use of technology to organize massive protests against the government. Moldovans have taken to the streets following the results of parliamentary elections, which have left the communists still in power. Anchor Lisa Mullins learns more from media consultant, Evgeny Morozov. He's written an article for Foreign Policy magazine that he calls Moldova's Twitter revolution.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Los Angeles Times correspondent Borzou Daragahi, about the latest in the case of Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi. Iranian judicial authorities have charged Saberi with spying for the United States. She's been in Iranian custody since January. Saberi has filed stories for this program.

Roxana Saberi

The World's Gerry Hadden reports on how the economic crisis is affecting the housing situation in France. It's not foreclosures. Renters are losing the lease to their apartments...and some are ending up on the streets.

The World's Mary Kay Magistad visits what was once a boom town in China's factory belt. Now the town is emptying out as the ailing economy hits home.

The World's Jeb Sharp reports on opposing forces tugging at progress in women's rights in Afghanistan. An outcry over a new law restricting women's rights has erupted just as the Obama Administration is apparently trying to lower expectations for what can be achieved in Afghanistan.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Somalia expert David Smock, about the conditions behind the uptick in piracy in Somalia.

The Maersk Alabama

Pirates off the coast of Somalia hijacked a ship that was flying the U.S. flag. The ship is reported to be back under the control of the American crew. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter David McGuffin.

Today on The World: Pirates off the coast of Somalia hijacked a ship that was flying the US flag -- we'll have the latest; Also, the number of homeless people is on the rise on the streets of Paris -- we'll find out why; and a once-booming town in China's factory belt struggles to adapt to a new economic reality.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Liberia's president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. She was nearly killed in Liberia's civil war. But Johnson Sirleaf survived to become Africa's first elected female president. Now she's working to clean up Liberia's government.

Jessie Graham's 2007 Liberia series

For today's Geo Quiz, we challenged you to come up with the name of the sea that's off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Lisa Mullins provides the answer (the Coral Sea) and tells about the dramatic return of Sophie, a cattle dog that went missing there and was feared drowned.