News roundup — January 8, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
Jan 08, 2014 / Share
Canada

Harper confident U.S. authorities will approve controversial Keystone XL pipeline, Reuters

Charges against protestors who walked on stage with PM 'not in public's best interest' authorities say, Montreal Gazette

Canadian couples' plans at risk after Russia prohibits adoption to countries that recognize same-sex marriage, The Globe and Mail


United States

Apple seeks removal of antitrust monitor appointed by the court in wake of ebook price fixing scandal, Reuters

Fight to end decades-old law banning crude oil exports shaping up to be 'one-sided battle', Reuters


International

China's biggest online marketplace bans bitcoin after country's crackdown, Reuters 

Ban on video game consoles lifted in China after more than a decade, Reuters