News roundup — January 21, 2013

By Mallory Hendry

Canada

Nova Scotia man convicted of piercing condoms takes appeal to the SCC, Vancouver Sun

Canadian woman held in a Mexican jail to learn fate in case involving Gadhafi's son, Toronto Star

Adult sentence sought for 14 year old in gang-related shooting, The National Post

United States

White House advisor 'optimistic' some gun control legislation will pass, Reuters

Second crime lab chemist charged with evidence tampering in Massachusetts, Reuters

International

India's Supreme Court to hear petition to transfer rape trial, Reuters

Bangladesh's war crimes tribunal sentences Islamic televangelist to death for war crimes, Reuters

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