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Crucial meetings will be held this week in which contenders begin jockeying in earnest for the job of leading the Roman Catholic Church.

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

While the case is fairly routine, it comes as India indicates it is preparing to strike Pakistan in response to last week’s deadly terrorist attack.

You can find a voting station on Canada’s election website or by calling a toll-free number.

The pope’s funeral was on Saturday. Now the process of selecting the church’s future leader will begin.

After nearly a decade in power, the Liberal Party seemed destined to be swept out on a wave of anti-incumbency sentiment. Then events took a surprising turn.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party still appears poised to win, pollsters say, even as its lead over the Conservative Party has shrunk.

Ukraine has adapted strategies and weapons during its fight against Russia. It is now banking on expanding the use of domestically produced drones, even though American arms remain crucial.

The Kurdish-led force that runs northeast Syria has agreed to integrate into a new national army, but some of its supporters remain wary.

The repercussions from a terrorist attack led to painful scenes at the countries’ border, as families with mixed citizenship were suddenly divided.

The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But the short meeting of the leaders, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.

The countries agreed to cover $15 million owed to the lender as the new government in Damascus looks to rebuild the economy after the civil war.

Many Canadians believe Monday’s election is the most important of their lifetime. It will determine who will take on a stagnant economy and deal with President Trump.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are reasons to be optimistic, but also asserted there are “other issues” on which the administration wants to spend its energy.

The standoff over Sandy Cay, which lies close to military outposts built by both Beijing and Manila, was the latest between the two nations.

Its leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for soldiers killed in the war against Ukraine and praised their “heroism and bravery​.”

Canadians head to the polls.