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Saturday 19th of May 2012 06:11:08

Canadian News

German police says 20,000 people are marching at a Frankfurt Occupy protest rally

BERLIN - Some 20,000 activists took part in a major rally of the local Occupy movement in Frankfurt on Saturday, German police said.

G8 leaders to focus on European financial crisis at Camp David summit

CAMP DAVID, Md. - Leaders of the Group of Eight countries were set to focus on the European financial crisis Saturday at this storied presidential retreat during what's been dubbed the Camp David summit.

73-year-old Japanese woman beats her own record to become the oldest woman to climb Everest

FILE - In this Thursday, May 9, 2002 file photo, Tamae Watanabe, right, of Japan poses with a photograher Noriyuki Muraguchi at a base camp on the foot of Mt. Everest in Nepal. A 73-year-old Watanabe has climbed Mount Everest, smashing her own record to again become the oldest woman to scale the world's highest mountain. (AP Photo/Office Seven Summits, File)KATMANDU, Nepal - A 73-year-old Japanese woman climbed to Mount Everest's peak Saturday, smashing her own record to again become the oldest woman to scale the world's highest mountain.


3 charged with terror conspiracy ahead of Chicago NATO summit; early protests go peacefully

Protesters block traffic on Michigan Ave., as they march through the city during a demonstration Friday, May 18, 2012, ahead of this weekends' NATO summit in Chicago. Thousands of nurses and other protesters gathered for the noisy but largely peaceful demonstration with a broad spectrum of causes, from anti-war activists to Occupy protesters to a Chicago Women’s AIDS project. The demonstrations Friday were the largest yet ahead of a two-day NATO summit that is expected to draw even larger protests. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)CHICAGO - Three men arrested earlier this week when police raided a Chicago apartment were being held on terrorism conspiracy charges Saturday stemming from allegations that they tried to make Molotov cocktails ahead of the NATO summit, as the first major dress rehearsal of this weekend's large-scale protests was relatively peaceful.


Blind Chinese activist who escaped house arrest leaves Beijing for the United States

This video image taken from AP video shows blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, left, pushed in a wheelchair from an elevator to a sky bridge that is connected to a plane at Beijing International airport Saturday May 19, 2012. A blind Chinese activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital Saturday and boarded a plane that took off for the United States, closing a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. Chen Guangcheng, his wife and their two children were on United Airlines Flight 88, which took off late Saturday afternoon from the Beijing airport. (AP Photo via AP video)BEIJING, China - A blind Chinese legal activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital and put on a plane for the United States on Saturday, closing a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations.


Business

G-8 leaders put their focus on European financial crisis, amid pressure for growth measures

President Barack Obama kisses German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the cheek on arrival for the G8 Summit Friday, May 18, 2012 at Camp David, Md. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)CAMP DAVID, Md. - Drawn together in this serene mountain outpost, leaders of the major industrialized nations are prodding Germany to balance its push for European fiscal austerity with doses of stimulus spending to avoid an economic calamity that could reverberate worldwide.


Facebook debut as a public company fails to pop as stock closes nearly flat

The Facebook logo appears on a display inside the NASDAQ Marketsite in Times Square Thursday, May 17, 2012, in New York. Facebook priced its IPO at $38 per share on Thursday, at the high end of its expected range. If extra shares reserved to cover additional demand are sold as part of the transaction, Facebook Inc. and its early investors stand to reap as much as $18.4 billion from the IPO. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK, N.Y. - In the hours before Facebook's stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market for the first time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg reminded the company's 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its long-awaited initial public offering.


Spanish oil company Repsol says exploratory well off Cuba is unsuccessful, will be abandoned

In this photo taken on Jan. 12, 2012, a man waves from his classic car as he drives by oscillating oil pumps operated by the state oil company Cuba Petroleos, Cupet, in Santa Cruz del Norte, Cuba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Franklin ReyesHAVANA - An exploratory oil well off the northern coast of Cuba has proved a failure and will be capped and abandoned, Spanish company Repsol said Friday, a disappointment for a cash-strapped nation hoping for an economic lifeline.


TSX hits 7-month low on global selloff

Toronto Stock Exchange logo is seen in TorontoTORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian stocks hit a seven-month low on Friday, erasing early mining and energy gains as concerns about Europe's deepening debt woes and after Facebook's disappointing market debut fueled a flight to safety. Nearly all of Canada's 10 main sectors finished in the red. Losses were led by the heavyweight financial group, which fell 1 percent as fears about Greece leaving the euro zone and Spain's fragile banking sector came back into focus as global equity markets tumbled in the afternoon. Royal Bank of Canada shares fell 0.5 percent to C$51.70, Bank of Nova Scotia was down ...


World stocks erase year's gain; Brent at 2012 low

Traders work at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchangeNEW YORK (Reuters) - World stocks erased the year's gains on Friday as investors fled risky investments for safe-haven assets on concerns about the euro zone's deepening debt woes, while U.S. stocks lost ground after the debut of Facebook's failed to ignite optimism. Brent crude closed at its lowest in 2012 as the euro zone crisis raised fears of a global slowdown that could dent oil demand, while German borrowing costs hit record lows. World stocks, as measured by the MSCI index , dropped 1. ...


Weight Loss

Weight loss during pregnancy helps mom and baby

Pregnant women who are overweight and obese can safely reduce their weight by eating a healthy diet to reduce the risks of complications for themselves and their baby.

Weight loss during pregnancy helps mom and baby

Pregnant women who are overweight and obese can safely reduce their weight by eating a healthy diet to reduce the risks of complications for themselves and their baby.

7 symptoms women shouldn’t ignore

Minor issue or major problem? Women shouldn’t overlook these seven symptoms, say experts.

10 hot new cookbooks

Attention foodies! Looking for inspiration in the kitchen? Here’s a look at the season’s hot new cookbooks.

Four natural ways to reduce cellulite and fat

Four natural ways to reduce cellulite and fat

Forget expensive 'miracle' creams, you can reduce cellulite with simple changes to your diet as well as a good exercise regiment


Lifestyle

Christian youth in Philippines protest against Lady Gaga's upcoming concerts

A member of a religious group gives a thumbs-down sign as he holds a protesting placard during a rally near the venue of Lady Gaga's upcoming concert Saturday, May 19, 2012 in suburban Pasay, south of Manila, Philippines. They said they were offended by her music and videos, in particular her song MANILA, Philippines - Christian young people in the Philippines protested Saturday against upcoming concerts by Lady Gaga despite organizers' assurances that her performances would not threaten morality.


Miss Universe Canada pageant to crown winner after controversial race

TORONTO - A civil rights breakthrough at Miss Universe Canada may not be universal.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON - Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Lovely voices, uninspired staging: Mozart work fails to come alive at Vienna State Opera

In this photo taken Monday, May 7, 2012, Chen Reiss in the role of Servilia and Serena Malfi as Annio, from left, perform during a dress rehearsal for the opera VIENNA - All the lovely singing fails to save the Vienna State Opera's new production of Mozart's "La Clemenza di Tito."


Christian youth in Philippines protest against Lady Gaga's upcoming concerts

A member of a religious group gives a thumbs-down sign as he holds a protesting placard during a rally near the venue of Lady Gaga's upcoming concert Saturday, May 19, 2012 in suburban Pasay, south of Manila, Philippines. They said they were offended by her music and videos, in particular her song MANILA, Philippines - Christian young people in the Philippines protested Saturday against upcoming concerts by Lady Gaga despite organizers' assurances that her performances would not threaten morality.


Sports

Injured Williams confident for French Open

Pennetta of Italy kisses Williams of U.S. as she abandons the match following an injury during the Rome Masters tennis tournamentROME (Reuters) - Serena Williams said she expected to be 100 percent fit for next week's French Open despite withdrawing from the Italian Open on Saturday because of a back injury.


Kings beat Coyotes, edge closer to Cup finals

Los Angeles Kings left wing Dwight King hands a stick to fans after defeating the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference final hockey playoffs in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The giant-killing Los Angeles Kings extended their magical playoff run, moving to just one win from their first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday.


Lakers avoid 0-3 hole as Sixers tie series

Oklahoma City Thunder's Harden watches his shot against Los Angeles Lakers' Gasol during their NBA Western Conference playoff in Los Angeles(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant refused to let a second successive game slip through his fingers as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-96 in a cliffhanger on Friday to avoid going down 3-0 in their NBA playoff series. Bryant endured a 9-for-25 shooting night to score 36 points, including eight of his team's final 10 points, helping the Lakers get the home win needed in the second-round West matchup. Kevin Durant tallied 31 points, but missed a long, potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds, while Russell Westbrook and James Harden each had 21 in the loss. ...


Iguodala, Turner spark second-half surge in Game 4 and help 76ers top Celtics 92-83

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday (11) in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series on Friday, May 18, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)PHILADELPHIA - Andre Iguodala squared up for a 3-pointer from the wing like he had hundreds of times in his career.


With series tied, 1-1, Rangers get back to work, prepare to counter Devils' strategy in Game 3

New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk, bottom right, of Russia, reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Devils won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)NEWARK, N.J. - For one game, at least, in the Eastern Conference finals, the New Jersey Devils found a way to beat Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers.


Celebrity

Miss Universe Canada pageant to crown winner after controversial race

TORONTO - A civil rights breakthrough at Miss Universe Canada may not be universal.

Clint Eastwood's wife turns 'midlife crisis' into new career, E! series; Clint is camera shy

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2010 file photo, U.S. Director Clint Eastwood, right, arrives with his wife, Dina Eastwood, on the red carpet for the UK premiere of LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dina Eastwood has heard the question repeatedly: Why put her family and superstar husband Clint Eastwood on display for a reality TV show, generally the province of D-list or wannabe celebrities?


Amid glamor of Cannes, Sean Penn tries to turn focus to Haiti

Actor Sean Penn gestures during a press conference for the Haiti Carnival charity event at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)CANNES, France - Sean Penn tried to turn the conversation at the Cannes Film Festival to Haiti, hosting a fundraiser for the earthquake-ravaged and poverty-stricken country.


Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday - Piper Perabo's Healthy Eats!

Piper Perabo attends a storytelling event 'A More Perfect Union: Stories of Prejudice & Power' at New York Public Library - Stephen A Schwartzman Building in New York City on December 6, 2010 -- Getty ImagesAs a tough-as-nails CIA spy in USA Network's "Covert Affairs," Piper Perabo needs to keep her body in top condition. After all her character is often seen dodging bullets, jumping out of planes and of course chasing down the bad guys. With all of this action, the actress tells Healthy Hollywood good food is essential. "I have to eat really healthy to do action sequences all day long. When I'm working on the show I'm really serious about my nutrition."


'Coal Miner's Daughter' Loretta Lynn is 3 years older than claimed, married at 15

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2010 file photo, singer Loretta Lynn poses in the press room during the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Newly discovered documents indicate country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, a change that undermines the story told in LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.









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