News roundup — November 8, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Nov 08, 2012 / Share
Canada

No response from Ottawa on Alberta's request for help with judge shortage, Calgary Herald

Gov't must pay $1.5M in legal costs for Toronto mother left in Kenya, The National Post

Murder charges laid in Scarborough street BBQ shooting
, Vancouver Sun


United States


Shooter of Arizona's 'Congress On Your Corner' event pleads guilty, Reuters

Gov't will fight marijuana legalization: former U.S. drug control officials, Reuters


International

French cardinal criticizes gov't for legalizing same-sex marriage during economic crisis, Reuters

Retired Turkish military commanders furious Kurdish rebel allowed to testify against them, Reuters