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The U.S. city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is prepping to host the G20 summit, 24-25 September. Our G20 special report will show you how this former industrial city has become an example of ‘green’ innovation and what issues world leaders will tackle during the international economic summit. Also, don’t miss VOA correspondent Gary Thomas’ exclusive interview with CIA Director Leon Panetta on a variety of global issues. And, check out our special TV series on the Challenges of U.S. Health Care Reform.

Obama Says US Ready to Begin 'New Chapter' of International Cooperation US president delivers his first policy speech to UN General Assembly Obama, New Japanese Leader Hold First Meeting Leaders reaffirm importance of US-Japanese alliance Israeli Foreign Minister Claims Success in US, Palestinian Summit Avigdor Lieberman says PM Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with Palestinian, US presidents was a success because it took place without preconditions Ousted Honduran Leader Hopes for Talks Soon Leader of interim government, Roberto Micheletti, says he is willing to talk with Manuel Zelaya, but only if deposed leader recognizes presidential elections scheduled for November Iranian President to Seek Leniency for US Hikers Hikers detained in Iran since July, when they went off course while trekking in northern Iraq's Kurdistan region India Launches 7 Satellites Success comes nearly a month after country had to end inaugural Moon mission early Pakistani Officials Cite Gains in Anti-Insurgency Effort Government says killing of 2,000 militants and arrest of some of the top Taliban leaders have helped bring down terrorist attacks in Pakistan Roadside Blasts Kill 12 Afghan Civilians Seven civilians, including two young children, killed when their car struck bomb in southern Kandahar province North, South Sudan in War of Words over Tribal Attacks UN estimates string of attacks in region has left more than 1,200 dead since beginning of year Ghanaians Reflect on Legacy of Kwame Nkrumah Ghana is marking 100th anniversary of birth of its first president, Kwame Nkrumah, who championed independence from British rule and promoted liberation and unification of entire African continent