News roundup — May 23, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
May 23, 2013 / Share
Canada

Hostage situation at Edmonton courthouse 'successfully concluded': police, The National Post

Federal court judge dismisses unions' challenge against B.C. mining company, Toronto Star

Drug policy experts denounce Ottawa's stand, call for decriminalization of all drugs, Vancouver Sun


United States

Bankrupt bookstore owes nothing to holders of $210.5 million in gift cards: judge, Reuters

Texas lawmakers give the OK for drug testing in some unemployment benefit applicants, Reuters


International

Prosecutor in former Italian prime minister's sex trial received series of threatening letters,  Reuters

China Agritech Inc. directors lose bid to escape lawsuit brought by shareholders, Reuters