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Yemen marks sombre National Day after blast that killed nearly 100 soldiers
A police academy cadets ahead of a parade marking the 22nd anniversary of Yemen's reunification in Sanaa on Tuesday, one day after a bomber killed more than 90 troops in an attack on the ceremony's rehearsal.

A police academy cadets ahead of a parade marking the 22nd anniversary of Yemen's reunification in Sanaa on Tuesday, one day after a bomber killed more than 90 troops in an attack on the ceremony's rehearsal.

Grieving Yemenis held sombre ceremonies Tuesday to mark the country's National Day following a suicide bombing a day earlier that killed nearly 100 soldiers and deeply shook the faith of many people in the nation's future.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: World	Date: 2012-05-22 11:08:37

The skinny on Hollywood peer pressure
When Ashley Judd gave the media a dressing down about their objectification of women, she noted her peers are part of the problem. Top right Gabourey Sidibe, was told she should find other work, Gwyneth Paltrow is known to encourage friends to loose weight, Jennifer Lopez, fired a manager for weight loss comments.

When Ashley Judd gave the media a dressing down about their objectification of women, she noted her peers are part of the problem. Top right Gabourey Sidibe, was told she should find other work, Gwyneth Paltrow is known to encourage friends to loose weight, Jennifer Lopez, fired a manager for weight loss comments.

Actors are not immune to the "internalized patriarchy" generally blamed on the media.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: Top Living stories	Date: 2012-05-22 11:05:33

Feschuk: Maple Leafs can take a lesson from post-season success stories
Leafs vice-president of hockey operations Dave Poulin, centre, with president and GM Brian Burke, right, and senior VP of hockey operations Dave Nonis, says the hockey on display in the playoffs is "totally different" from that in the regular season.

Leafs vice-president of hockey operations Dave Poulin, centre, with president and GM Brian Burke, right, and senior VP of hockey operations Dave Nonis, says the hockey on display in the playoffs is "totally different" from that in the regular season.

Given the defence-first bent to all four of the remaining teams in the Stanley Cup tournament, there’s an assumption that there’s a new blueprint being sketched for NHL success.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: Top Sports stories	Date: 2012-05-22 11:05:22

India train crash kills 25, injures dozens
The mangled remains of the Bangalore-bound Hampi Express after it collided with a stationary goods train near Penneconda town in Ananthpur District, about 145 km from Bangalore on Tuesday.

The mangled remains of the Bangalore-bound Hampi Express after it collided with a stationary goods train near Penneconda town in Ananthpur District, about 145 km from Bangalore on Tuesday.

A passenger train rammed into a parked freight train and caught fire before dawn Tuesday in southern India, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens more.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: Top stories	Date: 2012-05-22 11:05:12

Final three DWTS couples pull out all of the stops: Recap
Cheryl Burke and William Levy freestyling on DWTS.

"That was the dance of a champion!" That was Carrie Anne Inaba's reaction to Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas' spirited freestyle dance Monday night.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: Top Entertainment stories	Date: 2012-05-22 11:02:46

The Bachelorette recap: Emily sends Joe, Aaron and Kyle packing
Who did Emily Maynard send packing on week 2 of The Bachelorette?

Handsome Joe doesn't pass the prospective daddy test for Emily Maynard


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: Top Entertainment stories	Date: 2012-05-22 11:02:46

House rides into the sunset: Review
After eight years and 177 episodes, Hugh Laurie has hung up his cane on House.

Do not read further if you haven’t seen the House finale. You have been warned. I’ve heard the phrase “burning down the house,” but this was ridiculous. Even for House.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: Top Entertainment stories	Date: 2012-05-22 11:02:45

Morgan Spurlock considers males' self-image in new film Mansome

Ricky Manchanda has his eyebrows threaded in a scene from the Morgan Spurlock film Mansome. Ricky Manchanda, a New York City-based clothing company executive who grew up as a Sikh and spent his already awkward years in a tightly wrapped turban. He is on a never-ending quest to tweak his physical appearance with a regimen that includes tanning, facials, eyebrow threading and exploring the latest laser skin treatments.

Morgan Spurlock, the clown prince of documentary filmmaking, has examined fast food (Super Size Me) and product placement (The Greatest Movie Ever Sold). Now, in the just-released Mansome, he turns his attention to the somewhat surprising topic of men's grooming, enlisting champion beard growers, hirsute celebrities and a grab bag of barbers, anthropologists and magazine editors to bring the discussion of men's looks and masculinity out of the closet and into the bright light of day.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Living stories and features	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:26

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder eliminate Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers from NBA playoffs
Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook celebrates his shot after being fouled by Los Angeles Lakers' Ramon Sessions in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals in Oklahoma City on Monday.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook celebrates his shot after being fouled by Los Angeles Lakers' Ramon Sessions in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals in Oklahoma City on Monday.

Thunder rode late surge to pull away for a 106-90 victory in Game 5 on Monday night


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Sports news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:21

Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish roughed up as Seattle ace Felix Hernandez shuts down Rangers
Texas Rangers' pitching coach Mike Maddux talks to pitcher Yu Darvish (2nd from right) after Darvish pitched back-to-back walks during the fourth inning, his last, of their MLB American League baseball game against the Mariners in Seattle on Monday.

Texas Rangers' pitching coach Mike Maddux talks to pitcher Yu Darvish (2nd from right) after Darvish pitched back-to-back walks during the fourth inning, his last, of their MLB American League baseball game against the Mariners in Seattle on Monday.

When the game was over, Yu Darvish felt the need to apologize.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Sports news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:20

Golden State Warriors moving from Oakland back to San Francisco
Golden State rookies, from left, Chris Wright, Klay Thompson, Charles Jenkins, and Jeremy Tyler take the floor against the San Antonio Spurs on April 26 when the Warriors became the first NBA team in modern history to start five rookies.

Golden State rookies, from left, Chris Wright, Klay Thompson, Charles Jenkins, and Jeremy Tyler take the floor against the San Antonio Spurs on April 26 when the Warriors became the first NBA team in modern history to start five rookies.

The Golden State Warriors are ready to announce what many have long suspected: The franchise wants to move back to San Francisco.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Sports news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:19

Didier Drogba leaving Chelsea after leading club to first Champions League title
Didier Drogba holds the Champions League trophy during Chelsea's victory parade in London.

Didier Drogba holds the Champions League trophy during Chelsea's victory parade in London.

Didier Drogba's Champions League-winning penalty kick was his last contribution to Chelsea, with the striker announcing on Tuesday he was leaving the club after eight years.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Sports news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:19

'Misleading' pomegranate juice ads violated law, FTC judge rules
Ads for a pomegranate juice drink claimed the product would treat or prevent heart disease, prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

Ads for a pomegranate juice drink claimed the product would treat or prevent heart disease, prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

Ads for the pomegranate juice drink claimed the product would treat or prevent heart disease, prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:17

Eurozone risks falling into 'severe' recession, OECD warns as it cuts forecasts
People look for job offers outside a local employment office in Atns on May 22, 2012.

People look for job offers outside a local employment office in Atns on May 22, 2012.

The 17-country eurozone risks falling into a "severe recession," the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development warned on Tuesday, as it called on governments and Europe's central bank to act quickly to keep the slowdown from dragging down the global economy.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:17

Best Buy's first quarter profit falls 25 per cent
A Best Buy employee looks over a cell phone contract for a customer at a Best Buy in Mountain View, Calif. Best Buy Co.'s fiscal first-quarter profit dropped 26 percent on restructuring charges as the struggling electronics retailer began implementing its turnaround plan.

A Best Buy employee looks over a cell phone contract for a customer at a Best Buy in Mountain View, Calif. Best Buy Co.'s fiscal first-quarter profit dropped 26 percent on restructuring charges as the struggling electronics retailer began implementing its turnaround plan.

Best Buy Co.’s fiscal first-quarter profit dropped 26 per cent on restructuring charges as the struggling electronics retailer began implementing its turnaround plan. Its adjusted earnings and revenue both topped Wall Street’s expectations.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:15

Couche-Tard disappointed by shareholder response to Statoil takeover offer
Alain Bouchard, chief executive of Alimentation Couche-Tard poses for a photo Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the company's annual meeting in Laval, Quebec. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said on Tuesday it was extending its $1.88 billion takeover bid for U.S. rival Casey's General Stores. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Alain Bouchard, chief executive of Alimentation Couche-Tard poses for a photo Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the company's annual meeting in Laval, Quebec. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said on Tuesday it was extending its $1.88 billion takeover bid for U.S. rival Casey's General Stores. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Canada's largest operator of convenience stores is disappointed by shareholder response to a takeover proposal under which it plans to expanded into northern Europe, but believes the deal will ultimately succeed.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:15

CP Rail faces strike action -- GO Train commuters face disruption
ACanadian Pacific Railway employee walks along the side of a locomotive in a marshalling yard in this file photo. Unionized workers at the railway may strike at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

ACanadian Pacific Railway employee walks along the side of a locomotive in a marshalling yard in this file photo. Unionized workers at the railway may strike at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

Some GO train commuters face disruptions if CP Rail's unionized workers walk off the job at midnight. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt has summoned the sides to a meeting in Ottawa.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:14

General Mills to cut about 850 jobs
Food maker General Mills Inc. said Tuesday it will cut about 850 jobs as part of a plan to lower costs and boost efficiency.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:14

Levi's, Gap garment workers in Cambodia on strike
Workers at a large Cambodian garment factory that makes clothes for Levi's, Gap and other well-known international brands are striking for more pay and better working conditions.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:13

TSX surges ahead as bargain hunters move in
The Toronto stock market surged more than 200 points Tuesday as traders caught up to solid advances in commodities and global markets while the TSX was closed for Victoria Day.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:12

An internet business: Vancouver entrepreneur and mom turns children's art into stuffed toys
Elephants are not easy to draw. Those trunks are so difficult.

Elephants are not easy to draw. Those trunks are so difficult.

Vancouver mother turns children's art into cuddly toys and a web business


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All Business news	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:12

Tokyo Skytree: world's tallest tower opens
A man, wearing his handmade "Tokyo Skytree" costume, waits to enter Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest broadcasting tower at 634 metres (2080 feet) on Tuesday.

A man, wearing his handmade "Tokyo Skytree" costume, waits to enter Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest broadcasting tower at 634 metres (2080 feet) on Tuesday.

The world’s tallest tower and Japan’s biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, opened to the public on Tuesday.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All News	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:10

Rick Hansen's Man in Motion anniversary tour concludes in Vancouver
Rick Hansen waves as traditional Musqueam drummers guide him onto the Musqueam reserve in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday.

Rick Hansen waves as traditional Musqueam drummers guide him onto the Musqueam reserve in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday.

Hansen has marked the anniversary with a cross-country relay that began last August at Cape Spear, Nfld., and ends this morning with a ceremony at Terry Fox Plaza in downtown Vancouver.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All News	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:10

North Korea ramps up work at nuclear site; U.S. warns against test
A U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea participates in a military drill in Paju near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas on Tuesday.

A U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea participates in a military drill in Paju near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas on Tuesday.

North Korea has ramped up work at its nuclear test site, according to an analysis of satellite images released Tuesday, a day after a senior U.S. envoy warned the North that an atomic test would unify the world in seeking swift, tough punishment.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All News	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:09

Mayor Rob Ford weigh-in: Another week, another cancellation
Mayor Rob Ford has cancelled his “Cut the Waist Challenge” weigh-in for the second week in a row.


Newspaper: Toronto Star
Feed: All News	Date: 2012-05-22 11:01:08

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