Today on The World: Chinese officials warn the death toll from Monday's earthquake could be 50,000 or more; Revisiting President's Truman's decision to recognize Israel back in 1948; a Finnish harmonica quartet that takes the instrument in a whole new direction.

The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from the earthquake-hit Chinese city of Dujiangyan. Chinese officials are warning that the overall death toll from Monday's quake could surpass 50,000.

Jessica Jones reports on a vigil held in North Carolina for victims of Monday's earthquake in China. Many Chinese living in the United States want to find ways to help quake survivors.

Anchor Lisa Mullins reviews some of the other news stories that have been pushed out of the headlines by the two natural disasters in Asia.

The World's Matthew Bell reports on a debate in the international community on whether military force should be used to get more international aid into cyclone-devastated Myanmar.

Cyrus Farivar reports from Estonia on how the tiny Baltic nation and NATO are working to prevent cyber-attacks against countries.

Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke about President Harry Truman's decision to recognize Israel back in 1948 -- and about controversy surrounding some of President Bush’s comments in Israel today.

John McCain

Republican presidential contender says that -- if elected -- he'd hold a British-style question and answer sessions with Congress. Anchor Lisa Mullins offers a reminder of how chaotic those sessions can be in the British parliament.

The World's Aaron Schachter reports on the debate in Lebanon over the exact nature of Iran's relationship with the militant group Hezbollah. Some see it as a sinister influence over Lebanon, as the country's political factions continue to clash.

For today's Geo Quiz, we're looking for a city in the middle of the Amazon rainforest.

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Manaus -- a city in the middle of the Amazon that was built by 19th century rubber barons. They sought to fill the city with their creature comforts -- like an opera house. The World's Alex Gallafent reports from Manaus.

Anchor Lisa Mullins tells us about the Finnish quartet Svang. The group's members all play the harmonica -- and they're focused on taking the harmonica in new directions.