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Said Jawad, Afghan ambassador to the U.S., defended talks between his country's government and the Taliban. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said he thinks the way to achieve stability is by reaching out to the Afghan people.

Pirates have attacked at least 10 ships near the Horn of Africa over the past two weeks. Vice Adm. Bill Gortney, who commands the U.S. 5th Fleet, says patrols can't be everywhere in the vast seas, so companies have to take more responsibility for protecting their own ships.

Both of California's green propositions were defeated on Nov. 4, so where is the state headed to ensure it utilizes clean energy? SDSU backpack journalist Amanda Strouse has the story.

San Diegans descended on city hall for an emotional public hearing to protest the closure of Libraries and Rec. Centers.

Tempers flared in Iraq's parliament hall Wednesday as lawmakers debated whether to ratify a new security agreement with the United States — one that calls for the withdrawal of American forces by the end of 2011.

What can we expect from the SDSU Men's Basketball team this season? Host Lee Hamilton speaks to Men's Basketball Coach Steve Fisher about the team's goals for the season. We also discuss the genera

Some experts are advising President-elect Barack Obama and his transition team to show early engagement in what they see as the region's core issue: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. European officials have put the Middle East peace process at the top of their wish list for a new U.S. foreign policy approach.

The California Public Utilities Commission has released an Alternate Proposed Decision by President Michael Peevey that approves San Diego Gas and Electric Company's construction of the 150-mile Sunri

There's a huge demand for cars in developing countries. The Economist magazine describes Brazil, Russia, India and China as "the car industry's big hope." Matthew Symonds, the lead author of the report, tells Steve Inskeep that such countries represent growth opportunities for Detroit's Big Three automakers.

Somali pirates seized a supertanker carrying $100 million worth of Saudi oil Saturday. The ship — which is three times the size of an aircraft carrier — was nearly 500 miles off Africa's coast when it was hijacked in waters patrolled by foreign navies. Its 25 crew members are being held hostage.