Thanks for tweeting in your questions as well as sending them over Facebook! Here is former U.S. Secretary of State with the answers:

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Today on AMANPOUR., we have Christiane’s exclusive interview with the commander of U.S. Central Command, General David Petraeus. He’s the architect of the “surge” strategy in Iraq and now, as commander of all American forces from the Arabian Gulf to central Asia, he gave Christiane the latest U.S. military assessment of the fight against Al Qaeda in Yemen, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It’s an interview you don’t want to miss. So please join us if you can. There are also some other important headlines to tell you about as well today. Here are some perspectives on some other stories in the news.

Tom Evans; Sr. Writer, AMANPOUR.

NORTH KOREA – Will there be a formal peace treaty to end the 1950-1953 Korean War?

–          Pyongyang calls for a peace treaty to be signed this year, saying a return to negotiations on its nuclear program depends on better relations with Washington and the lifting of sanctions

–          U.S. special envoy for human rights in North Korea, Robert King, says Pyongyang must improve its “appalling” human rights record before relations can be normalized

–          Korean War ended in a truce, not a peace treaty, leaving the Korean peninsula technically at war

QUESTION: Is North Korea raising the stakes in its diplomatic maneuvering with the U.S. as Washington tries to reopen six-country talks on its nuclear weapons program?

ANGOLA –Does the attack on the Togo national soccer team in Angola indicate that violence in the oil-rich enclave of Cabinda is increasing?

–          Angolan authorities arrest two people after attack on Togo national soccer team left three people dead

–          Suspects reportedly members of the so-called “Forces for Liberation of the State of Cabinda”, the armed wing of a separatist group that’s been fighting for independence for the region for three decades

–          Oil-rich Cabinda, which is called the Kuwait of Africa, is critically important to the Angolan economy. It accounts for half Angola’s oil exports

QUESTION:  Is the separatist movement in Cabinda a threat to Angola’s oil production, which along with Nigeria and Libya is the biggest in Africa?

CHINA – Is China facing a demographic “time bomb” because of the country’s one-child policy?

–          Chinese state media, citing a study by the Academy of Social Sciences, says some 24m Chinese men of marrying age will be without wives in 2020, partly because of the country’s one-child policy

–          The policy has led to the abortion of millions of female fetuses because of a traditional preference in Chinese families for male heirs

–          In some parts of China, the ratio between males and females is now as high as 130:100

QUESTION:  Will this demographic imbalance ultimately lead to a shrinking workforce in China and an explosion in the number of elderly people – an imbalance that could threaten the country’s future economic growth?

We asked you to submit your questions about to Yemen to Princeton Professor Bernard Haykel. Here are your answers:

From AMANPOUR.'s  'Global Dispatch' series. To submit a short film about your world that we might play it on CNN, click here.

A young girl in a small town in Yemen marches to the beat of her own drummer – choosing not to wear the veil:

From a documentary directed by Khadija Al-Salami.

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Today on AMANPOUR., Christiane will look at the growing attention on Yemen as an operational base for al-Qaeda, and discuss strategies for combating its threat to international security as well as regional stability. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will sit down with Christiane in the studio to examine that, the search for peace in the Arab-Israeli conflict, and much more. There are many other stories in the news today to tell you about. Here are some perspectives on the latest headlines.

Tom Evans; Sr. Writer, AMANPOUR.

IRAN – How dangerous is it for the country’s pro-democracy leaders?

–         reformist web site says opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi’s car hit by gunfire in northern town of Qazvin in rare armed attack on anti-government figure

–         Karrubi was in Qazvin for mourning ceremony. Hundreds of people protested his presence

–         Gunfire damaged windows of Karrubi’s car. He was apparently unhurt. Unclear who opened fire

QUESTION: Are pro and anti government activists in Iran on a dangerous collision course that could lead to a major escalation in violence?

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On Wednesday, AMANPOUR. viewers commented on whether the United States should take strong military action against al Qaeda in Yemen.  Most agreed this was not a good idea and said it would not only be a repeat of the Iraq war, but also create more enemies for the United States.  It was suggested that dialogue may be one of the only options available.  Viewers were shocked to learn of the revelation that an Iranian security militia was ordered to tamper with Iran’s 2009 election.  The announcement was called “stunning” and “eye opening.”  What do you think about the possibility of U.S. military action in Yemen and the revelation about the 2009 elections in Iran? Please share your thoughts with us! In addition, if you missed the show go to http://www.cnn.com/amanpour for more information.

Should the U.S. take stronger military action against Al Qaeda in Yemen?

Mercy Kivanguli
I strongly disagree. If military action was to be taken they would be a repeat of Iraq resulting in an endless war and constant death of innocent Yemen civilians. Why not dialogue with the Yemen govt???

Lanre Bakare
Military action=violence=war. I see no reason for that, except u want to do a little more muscle flexing.

'Vincent' Chinenye Nwaka
US is just creating more enemies to themselves. Dialogue is only/best way. War on terror, is it a winnable war? Am asking.

A former member of Iran's Basij security militia discloses he was ordered to tamper with the 2009 elections in Iran:

Denise Wheeler
Utterly stunning, Christiane, and quite eye opening. I agree with Steve. Thanks for continuing to raise that curtain. Such awareness is essential to change.

Steve Pakravan
Thx Christiane for all you are doing for our country and our people. I support you

What do you think of what the other viewers' reactions to the program? Comment here:

Thanks for submitting your questions here on the blog, Facebook and Twitter... here are Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s answers:

By Tom Evans, CNN

Every eight seconds, somewhere in the world a child dies from waterborne diseases because the parents cannot afford clean water, according to Maude Barlow, founder of the Blue Planet Project.

"When you add the for-profit motive into water supplies, some people are going to die," Barlow told CNN's Christiane Amanpour Thursday. "Water must be declared to be something that belongs to all of us, which is not that it's a free-for-all, but that it must be equitably divided and shared - and only government can do that.

Barlow, who is one of the most outspoken advocates of what activists call "water justice," said water is a public trust and must not be privatized.

"The reality is that there is more demand than supply, and the increase in demand and decrease in supply is growing, so it makes a big difference how we're going to decide who's going to allocate water."

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On Tuesday, AMANPOUR. viewers commented on the Mumbai water fight/globalization and whether Nigeria was being portrayed unfairly in the aftermath of the attempted plane bombing in Detroit. Regarding Mumbai, those who responded generally held a cautious view toward globalization. It was felt that the system’s benefits were not helping those on the lower end of the socioeconomic ladder fast enough, and/or was being manipulated by the “greedy” nations at the top. Others felt that globalization would eventually help those less privileged to have a better life. As for Nigeria, it was believed by many that the Nigerian people should not be made out to be supporters of terrorism because of the attempted actions of one individual. Others pointed out that the suspect had been “brainwashed” outside of Nigeria. It was also believed that Nigeria should not be on the same list as other nations where supporters of al Qaeda could be found.

What do you think about the perception of Nigeria and the effects of globalization on nations such as India? Please share your thoughts with us! In addition, if you missed the show go to http://www.cnn.com/CNNI/Programs/amanpour/ for more information.

Below, you will see some opinions from viewers like yourself. We would love to hear what you think.

Mumbai water fight/Globalization

Joseph Eduok
yea I think globalization will go a long way in helping out those that re less privileged n also provide a good life....

Dinesh Nair
There is a vast section of poor people in India who hasn't prospered from the benefits of Globalization just like the vast section of poor people in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose miserable standards of living were seen by the entire world during 2005 Hurricane Katrina.
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Activists and Celebrities prepare for their trip up Mount Kilimanjaro

Earlier today the AMANPOUR. team spoke with Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of the famed scientist.  She spoke to us from Mount Kilimanjaro, where activists and celebrities like Jessica Biel are joining in a summit there to discuss the worldwide problems facing water usage and contamination.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION FROM MOUNT KILIMANJARO

Know your impact:
Recognize how conservation is an important part of the crisis and reduce your “blue footprint”…

o Keep your shower under 5 minutes and save 1,000 gallons a month.

o According to the Washington Post, “Just one flush of a toilet in the West uses more water than most Africans have to perform an entire day’s washing, cleaning, cooking and drinking.”
o You don’t ALWAYS have to flush. When possible, skip flushing and save 5-7 gallons of water.
o Wash your laundry only when you have a full load and save 600 to 1,000 gallons of water each month.

o Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the bowl, you have a leak. It’s easy to fix and can save 600-1,000 gallons a month.

o Use a water-efficient showerhead; they’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save up to 750 gallons a
month.

o Get a PUR pitcher, it removes 98% of contaminates in US drinking water, and avoid the waste of plastic bottles.

o Plant a low water use plant and save up to 550 gallons of water per year.

o Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. That’s 200 gallons a week for a family of four.

o Fix a leaky faucet and save up to 140 gallons a week.

o Use a hose nozzle and turn off the water while you wash your car to save more than 100 gallons.

o Use a broom to clean the sidewalk or driveway instead of a hose and save up to 80 gallons every time.