Six Syrians die in attempt to reach Italy: UN

Six Syrians including two infants died of thirst and hunger as they attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea in a makeshift boat, the UN refugee agency said Monday. More than thirty people attempted the crossing on the vessel, with many of the survivor…

Toronto film festival honours Queen Elizabeth

The Toronto film festival began in a sombre mood on Thursday as theatres dimmed their lights for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II before a Netflix drama about Syrian refugees launched North America’s most prominent movie gathering. The Princess of Wal…