News roundup — July 15, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Jul 15, 2013 / Share
Canada

Securities hearing set for Conrad Black 8 years after fraud accusations, Toronto Star

Mauritanian court reduces Canadian's sentence on appeal, will be freed, Reuters

Alberta reminded fossils, artifacts protected under provincial law as receding water uncovers bones, The National Post


United States

Protests break out after Zimmerman acquittal, Obama asks for calm, Reuters

Charges dropped against father whose toddler was snatched from his parked car, search continues, Reuters


International

Russia urged to drop 'foreign agent' tag for NGOs for fear of 'chilling effect', Reuters

Bangladesh gets stronger labour laws after garment factory collapse, Reuters