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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.

US General Warns 'Failure' in Afghanistan Without New Troops President Barack Obama and his national security team are reviewing Stanley McChrystal's report, which he submitted to Defense Secretary Robert Gates on August 30 Afghan Terror Plot Suspects to Appear in US Court Najibullah Zazi, Wais Afzali, legal permanent residents of US, and Mohammed Wali Zazi, a US citizen, will appear in court, they could face eight years in prison if convicted Pakistan Restricts Leader of Group Accused in Mumbai Terror Attack Police say they stopped militant group founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed as he was leaving home for Eid al-Fitr celebrations marking end of Ramadan Iran Frees Thousands of Poor Prisoners Gesture announced Tuesday as country marked end of holy month of Ramadan Israeli Defense Chief Urges Palestinians Not to Miss Chance for Peace Ehud Barak says he fears Palestinians will miss opportunity for peace if they continue demanding Israel stop building settlements French Ex-Premier Goes on Trial for Slander Dominique de Villpin accused of plotting smear campaign against President Nicolas Sarkozy WHO Chief Promises H1N1 Vaccines for Poorer Nations US, Britain, France, Australia and five other nations pledge to make 10 percent of their vaccine supply available to other countries in need Death of Indonesian Top Terrorist Is Not End of Threat Authorities say the death of Noordin Top, the leader of a group responsible for the July 17 bombings of two hotels in Jakarta, is a significant victory in Indonesia's war on terror Thai King, World's Longest-Serving Monarch, Admitted to Hospital Statement from Royal Palace says King Bhumipol Adulyadej, 81, is suffering from fever and fatigue Quake Shakes Himalayas Causing Deaths, Destruction in Bhutan At least five deaths reported following tremor measuring 6.3 on Richter scale At Least 17 Killed in Fresh Somalia Clashes Witnesses say fighters from al-Shabab insurgent group attacked government soldiers, Sunday; both sides claim victory in clash