News roundup — October 17, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Oct 17, 2013 / Share
Canada

Harper promises 'balanced budget law', Reuters

RCMP to enforce court injunction against shale gas protesters in New Brunswick, Calgary Herald

One of the lawsuits against Russell Wiliams dismissed, Winnipeg Sun


United States

Monitor in Apple e-books case to be prominiant attorney Michael Bromwich, Reuters

Samsung offers to stop patent lawsuits if EU drops antitrust investigation, Reuters


International

Anti-corruption watchdog 'slams' Chinese firms for lack of transparency, Reuters

Release of Ukraine politician expected to 'clear the way' for landmark agreements with EU, Reuters