News roundup — July 5, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Jul 05, 2013 / Share
Canada

Despite facing charges, Montreal's ex-mayor allowed to leave country, The Globe and Mail

Nova Scotia politician to settle  alleged assault outside of courtroom, Toronto Star

Harper to implement mandatory reporting regime for oil, gas companies similar to the U.S., Reuters


United States

NSA says it works 'diligently and lawfully' in face of protests over Internet surveillance, Reuters

Judges will not back down on California prison crowding relief plan, Reuters


International

Egypt's top prosecutor resigns, Reuters

Rights groups furious over Pakistan's move to bring back death penalty, Reuters