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Climber Falls to His Death at Denali National Park

Alex Chiu, an engineer and alpine climber, was on one of the most frequently used routes at Mount McKinley, the tallest peak in North America.

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What to Know About Trump’s New Travel Ban

The order will bar citizens from 12 countries from traveling to the United States. Visas will be restricted for citizens of seven other countries.

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Euthanasia Advocate Who Assisted in Woman’s Suicide Dies in Germany

Dr. Florian Willet had been under investigation in Switzerland after being present when an American woman died using a so-called suicide pod.

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Another ‘Gomorrah’ TV Series About the Mob? Some in Naples Say, ‘Basta.’

With another “Gomorrah” spinoff being filmed, some Neapolitans say they’re fed up with all the shows portraying the “malavita,” or the lawless life. “Why must only bad things be said about us?”

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New Zealand’s Parliament Suspends Maori Lawmakers Over Haka Protest

The harsh penalty was handed down to three members of the opposition who said they were voicing their community’s displeasure with proposed legislation.

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China’s Economic Slowdown Fuels Social Media Anger at Elites

A Harvard graduate, a doctor and an actress have been at the center of social media storms over perceived privilege. Some see economic anxiety behind it.

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A How-To for the Self-Sacrificing Samurai, Now Translated into English

A gory set of manuals, one dating to the 17th century, advised Japanese warriors in the secret ways of seppuku.

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