Under Patagonian Spires: Where Pumas, Sheep Herding and Fine Dining Collide
Estancia Cerro Guido, a Chilean ranch that swapped puma bounties for conservation tours, offers travelers luxury experiences on the edge of the wilderness.
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Could a Viral Video Save Her Mom’s Chinese Restaurant?
Millions viewed Lisa He’s post about her mother’s struggling business in Edinburgh. But internet fame created its own complications — and obscured bigger questions.
Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.
Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat
Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.
U.K. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action: What to Know
The government designated the protest group as a terrorist organization last year, prompting criticism. The country’s Supreme Court is set to begin hearing a challenge to the ban on Wednesday.
Anthrax Outbreak in Africa’s Oldest National Park Is Killing Hippos
The disease has killed 30 hippopotamuses in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September, officials say.
Helicopters Collide Over Everest Trail, Killing 1 and Injuring 3 Others
The crash, in a popular tourist area during the autumn climbing season, highlighted the safety challenges posed by growing numbers of aircraft in the Himalayas.
Spain’s Transport Minister Resigns After Deadly High-Speed Rail Crash
Nearly 70 people died in the crash, the second high-speed rail accident in less than a year.
How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues.
Election results in states where voting ends early could indicate how each party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country.
U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say
The attack on a drug-trafficking group killed about two dozen people, a rights group said. It comes as the United States is militarizing the fight against “narcoterrorism” in Latin America.
More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.
Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.
West Bank Property Sales Tactics Face a Challenge in Canada
The marketing practices of some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied territory to foreign purchasers are deceptive, a recent filing claims.
Midterm Suspense
Voters in the U.S. are deciding who will control Congress. The election is also seen as a referendum on Trump’s presidency.
Afghan Woman Is Among Dozens to Be Deported to Afghanistan
The Trump administration has arranged a flight to send dozens of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, despite the risk of persecution by the Taliban.
Trump Pushes Venezuela for Agreement Allowing U.S. Troops to Stay
The two countries have long been adversaries, and the United States attacked Venezuela this year, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio is starting talks on a legal agreement.
Poland Beefs Up Security at Border With Russia
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there had been “disturbing movement” in Kaliningrad, a Russian region just north of Poland.
Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials
Some administration officials suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Trump back into military action.
An 80-Cent Plastic Pouch Is Saving Thousands of Women From Dying in Childbirth
The maternal drape, as it is called, is helping to solve one of the world’s most intractable health problems.