News roundup — April 30, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Apr 30, 2013 / Share
Canada

Judge rules striking Alberta union in contempt, fines will escalate daily,The Globe and Mail

Brian Burke names 18 people in defamation lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Toronto Star

Changes to foreign workers program expected today, The National Post


United States

BP hit with over 2,000 new lawsuits as April deadline approaches, Reuters

Publishing house shells out $26M to settle antitrust class action, Reuters


International

Former president banned from elections for life: Pakistani court, Reuters

Libyan justice ministry surrounded by gunmen in bid to pressure lawmakers, Reuters