Pope takes Syrian migrants to Vatican
Pope Francis takes 12 Syrian migrants back with him to the Vatican after visiting a camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. BBC News – Europe
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Sanders meeting ‘not meddling’ – Pope
A brief meeting with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was just “good manners” and not political meddling, says Pope Francis. BBC News – US & Canada
Armed men ‘kill 140’ in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian government says armed men have killed 140 people and abducted 39 children in the west of the country, blaming attackers from South Sudan. BBC News – Africa
Iraq forces ‘recapture IS-held Hit’
Iraqi troops have recaptured the strategically important western town of Hit from Islamic State militants, after weeks of fighting, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
China’s economic growth slows to 6.7%
China’s economy grew at an annual rate of 6.7% in the first quarter of 2016, official data shows, the slowest quarterly growth in seven years. BBC News – Business
Belgian minister quits in security row
The Belgian transport minister resigns over accusations she ignored lapses in security at Brussels airport before the March attacks. BBC News – Europe