News roundup — August 27, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Aug 27, 2012 / Share
Canada

Mayor Ford's political life is on the line in a conflct-of-interest case, The Globe and Mail

Conrad Black in danger of losing Order of Canada, demands oral trial
, National Post

Winnipeg's 'slow justice system' named a factor in re-offending, Winnipeg Sun

United States

Samsung loses $12 billion in shares after losing patent battle with Apple, Reuters

South Carolina to defend new voter ID law in court today, Reuters

International

India's Supreme Court heeds government, allows more time for 2g airwave sale, Reuters

Accomplice to notorious pedophile to be freed in Brussels
, Toronto Star