News roundup — August 13, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Aug 13, 2012 / Share
Canada

Peace officer’s alleged killer due in Calgary court to face 1st degree murder charges, Winnipeg Free Press

PQ government plans to strengthen language laws if elected, National Post

Toronto residents have handgun ban in their sights, Toronto Sun

United States

Limited gun-seller liability law to be tested, Reuters

Weight gain in children slowing due to school-food laws, study finds, Reuters

International

Lawyers in Iraq targeted over sensitive sectarian cases, Reuters

Vatican scandal sees Pope’s butler standing trial for theft, Toronto Star