News roundup — November 28, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Nov 28, 2012 / Share
Canada

B.C. Supreme Court to hear woman's case for right to know her sperm-donor dad's identity, Vancouver Sun

Rights bill making discrimination of transgender people illegal split on Conservative support, Calgary Herald

Ex-Olympic head sues Georgia Straight paper over abuse allegations, Toronto Star


United States


U.S. Defense Department sued by ACLU and 4 servicewomen over ban on women in combat, Reuters

Judge rules major tobacco companies must fund public advertising campaign on dangers of smoking, Reuters


International

Swiss prosecutors' Russian mafia whistleblower killed in mysterious circumstances, Reuters

Religious schools exempt from headscarf ban: Turkish government, Reuters