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Unidentified Iraqis ambush British troops in southern Iraq, wounding eight British soldiers. The circumstances surrounding the deaths of six British soldiers in a separate incident are not fully known, but officials believe they were killed by hostile fire. Meanwhile, Pentagon officials say the level of coordination involved in the ongoing attacks on U.S. and British troops in Iraq is "unclear." NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

The British command in Iraq launches an investigation into an attack that left six British solders dead, and a separate incident that wounded eight. British Defense Minister Geoffrey Hoon says a review of security arrangements in Iraqi is underway, and that Britain may consider deploying more troops to the country. Hear NPR's Deborah Amos.

In New York, the United Nations appeals to the international community to contribute money for reconstruction efforts in Iraq. But some countries are reluctant to make a long-term financial commitment, saying the United States must first give the international community more decision-making power in postwar Iraq. Hear NPR's Michele Kelemen.

Gen. Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in Pakistan in 1999, and has been a key U.S. ally in the "war on terrorism" since the Sept. 11 attacks. He talks to All Things Considered's Michele Norris about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, the simmering conflict with India and the prospect of democracy in Pakistan. Follow NPR News coverage of Musharraf's rule.

All Things Considered book reviewer Alan Cheuse -- also a published author and creative writing professor at George Mason University in Virginia -- presents a list of summer reading suggestions. This year's list is a mix of new editions of old classics and exciting new works by fresh authors. Cheuse says that he asks writers to read from their work so that listeners "might get the flavor of the books from the waft of their voices."

Kate and Edwina Sharma are having quite an impact on 19th century English society — and 21st century India. Their role in the Netflix show has sparked talk of colorism, colonialism and women's rights.

Susan Orlean is a staff writer at The New Yorker. In 1994 she wrote a profile of David Friedman, one of the Friedman sons. David was known as Silly Billy, a popular clown who was a favorite at children's birthday parties in New York City. Orlean wrote the profile before the story came out surrounding David's father and brother. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Orchid Thief.

Christopher Swain has been swimming the Columbia River for the past 13 months. Next week, he'll hit the Pacific Ocean and his bringing attention to the pollution in the river will be over. Host Neal Conan speaks with Christopher Swain about his journey. Guest: Christopher Swain *Swimming the Columbia River since June 4, 2002

NPR's Pat Dowell reports on Whale Rider, the latest movie from the Maori people of New Zealand.

NPR's Mandalit del Barco profiles one of the more than 50 U.S. troops who have died in Iraq since major combat in the war officially ended May 1. She visits the family of Army Sgt. Atanasio Haro Marin, a Mexican-American soldier from Baldwin Park, Calif., who died when his unit was ambushed.