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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with political scientist Thea Riofrancos about the surprise victory for the right wing in Ecuador's presidential election.

At this new takeout restaurant in Pittsburgh, the only food served is from countries the United States is in conflict with. Their sandwich, the kubideh, is from Iran and comes in a wrapper covered with information meant to spark conversation.

Iranians vote for a president on Friday. In the streets of Tehran the expectation is that a hardliner will win, in part for lack of many other choices.

Washington may seem divided, but a recent dinner hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris for her former female colleagues in the Senate hints at something else: personal relationships.

In an open letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the Harlem Globetrotters demanded the team join the league as a franchise.

NPR's Audie Cornish chats with Wall Street Journal reporter Alexandra Wexler about rising rates of avocado theft in South Africa.

China and the Taliban are increasing their outreach to each other, as the insurgent group takes over much of Afghanistan.

The U.S. says it is not ready to "throw in the towel" on peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government. But violence in the country is increasing, with the Taliban taking over urban areas.

Democrats hope to pass immigration reform through budget reconciliation, but it's unclear if the rules will permit them to do that.

He could face criminal charges or civil lawsuits.