News roundup — August 22, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Aug 22, 2013 / Share
Canada

Government watchdog says spy agency may have illegally targeted Canadians over past year, Calgary Herald

Toronto policeman in streetcar shooting had 'legal obligation' to be there, lawyer says, Reuters

Visa posts abroad to remain on strike as labour tribunal reserves decision in bad-faith bargaining case against Ottawa, Toronto Star


United States

U.S. Justice Department files a lawsuit against airline to stop merger, Reuters

Judge dismisses Netflix shareholder lawsuit over streaming, Reuters


International

German IT specialist jailed over Swiss data theft, Reuters

China accuses U.S. drugmaker of bribery, illegal payments, Reuters