OTTAWA -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Joyce Murray as Treasury Board president Monday morning, filling the vacancy left by the surprising resignation of Jane Philpott, according to the CTV, a local television network.

It is the third cabinet change within three months. (Canada-Treasury Board)

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KAMPALA -- Three people died and over 240 others were hospitalized in northeastern Uganda after they ate contaminated relief food, a Uganda Red Cross official said Monday.

Beatrice Nakitende, Red Cross manager for the south Karamoja region, told Xinhua that two deaths were registered in Amudat district while the other was in Napak. She said by Sunday there were 140 victims in Napak and 100 others in Amudat. (Uganda-Food Poisoning)

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DAMASCUS -- The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces will face two options, either to embark on reconciliation with the government or the areas under their control will be retaken by the Syrian army by force, said Ali Abdullah Ayyoub, Syrian defense minister, on Monday.

Ayyoub made the remarks during a press conference held Monday following his meeting with the chiefs of staff of Iraq and Iran in Damascus. (Syria-US-Iraq)

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THE HAGUE -- A man opened fire in a tram at the 24 Oktoberplein square in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on Monday, wounding several people, Dutch media reported.

The incident occurred at 1045 a.m. local time (0945 GMT). The tram is currently still at the square in the western part of the city of Utrecht. (The Netherlands-Shooting) Enditem

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