News Roundup — December 19, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
Dec 19, 2014 / Share
Canada

IRFAN-Canada appealing to Federal Court to disregard government's ruling as unconstitutional, Toronto Star

Pamela Porter gets jail time for money laundering linked to husband's alleged 'superhospital' fraud, The National Post

Woman gets jail time for deaths caused by stopping car to help ducks
, Reuters


United States

Lawyers for accused in Boston Bombings due in court today, Reuters

Louisville lawmakers approve hike to minimum wage
, Reuters


International

Kremlin critic Navalny gets term of house arrest from Russian court, Reuters

Kenya's new new anti-terrorism law threatens civil liberties, free speech: opposition lawmakers, Reuters