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Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage

Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.

Archbishop of Canterbury Prays With Pope Leo at the Vatican in Historic Meeting

ELISABETTA POVOLEDO

The meeting highlighted deepening ties between two major Christian denominations, as well as longstanding differences on the ordination of women.

French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel

A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

White House to review Trump's security after shooting at dinner event

Questions have been raised about security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Canada’s New Route to Citizenship Has Thousands of Americans Lining Up to Apply

VJOSA ISAI AND MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF

Canada has opened a route to citizenship for people who can prove they have a Canada-born ancestor. Millions could qualify, and Americans are already lining up to apply.

Hezbollah Vows to Keep Its Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14

AARON BOXERMAN

Despite a cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks almost daily.

Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?

The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke

In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks

Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

Euphoria in Kenya After Sabastian Sawe’s Record-Breaking Win

MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG AND JOHN ELIGON

The London Marathon winner’s achievement has resonated nowhere more than in Kenya’s Rift Valley, which has yielded many champions.

United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed

NIRAJ CHOKSHI

United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.

At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash

Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.

Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack

Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.

Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government

EPHRAT LIVNI

After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate.