News roundup — December 22, 2011

By Heather Gardiner
Dec 22, 2011 / Share
Canada

8 Israelis plead guilty to working illegally in Halifax, MetroNews

Teen convicted in Rengel's murder seeks to avoid adult prison, CBC News

Estranged spouses to pay alimony unless finances change: SCC, National Post

United States

Chinese man jailed for stealing U.S. trade secrets, Reuters

Court dismisses challenge to N.Y. campaign finance laws, Reuters

International

Thai flood victims sue gov't for alleged mishandling, Reuters

European air fares expected to raise due to carbon law, Reuters