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Christians in the southern Lebanese village of Ein Abel are trapped between combatants Israel and Hezbollah. Guerrillas have fired rockets from just outside the village, drawing Israeli return fire. Parts of Ein Abel are in ruins.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) have signed a pact that makes the United Kingdom and the state of California partners in the battle against global warming. After meeting with business leaders at the Port of Long Beach on Monday, they agreed to share technology and research.

New Urbanism advocates communities with small-town-like layouts that encourage walking and decrease reliance on cars. The front porch, which had gone out of vogue after World War II, has played a key role in fostering community in such developments.

How is Cuba reacting to President Fidel Castro's temporary absence from power? Gary Marx, foreign correspondent for Chicago Tribune offers his insights.

The brother-sister team of Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger has a new album called Bitter Tea, which they describe as "sissy psychedelic Satanism." Their other albums include Rehearsing My Choir, made with the participation of their 82-year-old grandmother.

The culture clash in Afghanistan between modernizers and traditionalists, and between urban and rural society, has been a constant source of tension.

Seven people in the Ivory Coast have died and thousands have become sick because of toxic chemical waste dumped around the capital city of Abidjan. The victims began vomiting and suffering breathing difficulties and migraines after breathing fumes from the waste. Host Debbie Elliott talks to the BBC's James Copnall, who is in Abidjan.

Our book critic reviews the critically acclaimed Stuart: A Life Backwards, by Alexander Masters. It's a British biography of a homeless man as told by his social worker.

The Emerald Ash Borer beetle is invading the Midwest. The small green Chinese bug has been eating its way through Michigan, where more than 15 million trees have been devastated over the past few years. Now, it's been found in Illinois.

Hispanic immigrants rallying this spring sent a strong message of unity. But, united under what principles and politics? Guests discuss unity among sometimes very different Hispanic groups in a broadcast from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.