News Roundup - January 2, 2015

By James Kang
Jan 02, 2015 / Share
Canada

New smoking laws take effect in Ontario banning smoking on restaurant patios, The National Post

Former Hamilton MPP Eric Cunningham died while still in an ongoing lawsuit, Toronto Star

Suspect wanted in connection with shooting in town of Stettler arrested, Calgary Herald


United States

Ambac sues Bank of America over losses from insuring mortgages, Reuters

Judge orders lawyer to pay charities for influencing inheritance of money from client, Reuters


International

Egypt's highest court orders retrial of three jailed journalists citing procedural flaws, Reuters

Kenyan court suspends anti-terrorism measures signed into law over constitutionality issues, Reuters