News Roundup - July 29, 2014

By James Kang
Jul 29, 2014 / Share
Canada

Former Quebec lieutenant-governor Lise Thibault not entitled to royal immunity against fraud chargesMontreal Gazette 

Ikea commits 'unfair labour practices' with attempts to hire picketing workers to higher non-union wage, The Vancouver Sun

Nunavut community launches legal challenge against plans to search for offshore oil and gas, Toronto Star


United States

Senate chairmen and House veterans committees tentatively agree to resolve Veterans Affairs healthcare crisis, Reuters

U.S. lawmakers expanding investigation of federal biosecurity issues, Reuters


International

Lloyds Bank agrees to pay fines for global interest rate rigging scandal, Reuters

Argentina to meet with U.S. mediator in attempts to avoid second default, Reuters