News roundup — October 12, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Oct 12, 2012 / Share
Canada

Mother charged with abandoning newborn in Walmart toilet now seeking custody, The National Post

EcoJustice lawyer lashes out at Embridge over Northern Gateway pipeline, The Province

Past 'legal tussles' cause border officials to ban controversial pastor from Canada, The Globe and Mail


United States

Lawsuit over meningitis outbreak launched, feared first of many, Reuters

Man sentenced to die wants to abandon appeals, seeks execution, Reuters


International

Egyptians protest over court ruling that acquitted officials, Reuters

Nobel winner from China hopes jailed laureate will be freed soon, Reuters