Kevin Whately Discusses Season Six of "Inspector Lewis" And Lewis' Possible Retirement

Kevin Whately Discusses Season Six of "Inspector Lewis" And Lewis' Possible Retirement


Kevin Whately Discusses Season Six of "Inspector Lewis" And Lewis' Possible Retirement

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 10:40 PM PDT

Before the sixth season of "Inspector Lewis" on PBS' "Masterpiece Mystery!" series begins Sunday night, Kevin Whately, who stars as Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis, talked about the new programs, the evolution of Lewis' character and Lewis' possible retirement.  "Inspector Lewis" is a spin-off of the earlier "Inspector Morse" series, in which Whately portrayed Morse's junior partner from 1987 to 2000; both shows are set in Oxford, England.

North Korea Seeks Talks With U.S.

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 10:28 PM PDT

North Korea on Sunday called for high-level talks with the U.S. but offered no indication it would move to wind down its nuclear-weapons program to initiate dialogue.

Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Mexico, tremors felt in Mexico City

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 10:45 PM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Mexico on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and tremors were felt in Mexico City. There were no immediate reports of damage in the city, Mexico City mayor Miguel Angel Mancera said on Twitter, although there were some disruptions to the electricity supply. A Reuters witness said buildings shuddered in the city. The quake was 20 miles south of the central Mexican town of Santa Rosa Treinta, the USGS said. (Reporting by Simon Gardner; Editing by Louise Ireland and Robert Birsel)

Power outages hit Mexico City after quake in country's center

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 11:15 PM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Power outages hit the Mexican capital of Mexico City on Sunday after an earthquake struck in the center of the country, and officials said there was no other damage reported.

North Korea offers 'high-level talks' with US

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 10:15 PM PDT

Pyongyang calls on US to set time and venue for talks to help ease tensions on peninsula, North's state media reports.

Were Xbox One E3 Demos Running On NVIDIA Hardware? It Doesn't Matter, And Here's Why

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 03:11 PM PDT

It wouldn't be E3 week (or any other week in the video game industry) without some controversy. The latest alleged nail in Microsoft's Xbox One coffin comes in the form of this image from CinemaBlend, showing an Xbox One demo running with a newer NVIDIA dedicated GPU. That's not entirely accurate; the game had actually crashed to a Windows 7 desktop.

Breakthrough? Taiwan, Philippines Agree To Shun Violence At Sea

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 09:30 PM PDT

After the shooting death of a fisherman and more than a month of diplomatic fury, Taiwan and the Philippines suddenly agreed to avoid violence when enforcing territorial rights in the ocean channel between them.

Sony PlayStation 4 Launch Edition Already Sold Out At Amazon

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 09:17 PM PDT

Gamers are speaking with their wallets following E3 2013, a show that was dominated by Sony PlayStation 4 in the next gen battle. Amazon has already sold out of the $400 PlayStation 4 launch edition of the next gen console, which will be available on day one of Sony's launch. Sony is still selling PS4 as a $400 Standard Edition, but is not guaranteeing when gamers will receive that version this fall.

The Evil Within: A Return To Pure Survival Horror?

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 09:13 PM PDT

Recording was not allowed during the presentation of Bethesda Softworks' The Evil Within (PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One) at E3 2013.  This is a bit of a tragedy because as with many survival horror titles, showing is much better than telling.  Game developer Shinji Mikami (Resident Evil) brings dark visions to life in this new title that looks to bring things back to the "pure" survival horror games of yesteryear on consoles, a genre that has recently experienced somewhat of a cult revival on PC thanks to titles like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

Tiny Brains Captures Casual and Core Audiences

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 08:40 PM PDT

We had a chance to take a close look at Spearhead Games' Tiny Brains (PC, PSN, PS4) at E3 2013.  It's a physics-based co-operative action puzzler that feels like the evolution of the party game genre.  Games like Mario Party provide the charm and the mini-games, but Tiny Brains somehow manages to provide an enjoyable experience for a wide variety of demographics.

Venezuela signs gun control bill

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 08:08 PM PDT

Bill allows prison sentences of up to 20 years for any civilian convicted of illegally carrying or selling a fire arm.

North Korea proposes high-level talks with US

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 10:54 PM PDT

People walk past a roadside propaganda billboard promoting the "military first" policy and a boost to build the country's economy in Pyongyang, North Korea, Sunday, June 16, 2013. North Korea's top governing body on Sunday proposed high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States in an appeal sent just days after calling off talks with rival South Korea. (AP Photo/Alexander Yuan)PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea's top governing body on Sunday proposed high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States in an appeal sent just days after calling off talks with rival South Korea.


North Korea offers 'high-level talks' with US

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 07:37 PM PDT

Proposed discussions are on offer with Washington to help ease tensions on the peninsula, Pyongyang's state media says.

Hong Kong rally backs Snowden, denounces allegations of U.S. spying

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 07:37 PM PDT

Protester supporting Snowden demonstrates in Hong KongBy Grace Li and Venus Wu HONG KONG (Reuters) - A few hundred rights advocates and political activists marched through Hong Kong on Saturday to demand protection for Edward Snowden, who leaked revelations of U.S. electronic surveillance and is now believed to be holed up in the former British colony. Marchers gathered outside the U.S. consulate shouting slogans denouncing alleged spying operations aimed at China and Hong Kong, but the numbers were modest compared to rallies over other rights and political issues. ...


NKorea proposes talks with Washington

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 07:00 PM PDT

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea's top government body is proposing high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States days after a planned meeting with rival South Korea collapsed.

Hong Kong rally backs Snowden, denounces allegations of U.S. spying

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 07:37 PM PDT

HONG KONG (Reuters) - A few hundred rights advocates and political activists marched through Hong Kong on Saturday to demand protection for Edward Snowden, who leaked revelations of U.S. electronic surveillance and is now believed to be holed up in the former British colony.

VIDEO: Egypt to cut diplomacy with Syria

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 06:53 PM PDT

The Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi, has announced that Cairo is cutting off diplomatic relations with Syria.

VIDEO: Egypt to cut diplomacy with Syria

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 06:53 PM PDT

The Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi, has announced that Cairo is cutting off diplomatic relations with Syria.

Iran celebrates Rouhani's presidential win

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 10:51 PM PDT

Hassan Rouhani hails his win as "victory of moderation over extremism", pledges new tone of respect in foreign affairs.

'Man Of Steel' Wins Big, But So Does IRS

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 07:03 PM PDT

Iran's next president, in speech: 'I will try to improve peace in the world by engagement'

Iran's next president, in speech: 'I will try to improve peace in the world by engagement'


Iran's next president, in speech: 'I will try to improve peace in the world by engagement'

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Hassan Rouhani, the political moderate who was announced Saturday as the winner of Iran's presidential election, gave a victory speech in Tehran that offered an early hint of diplomatic engagement. A former nuclear negotiator who agreed to halt uranium enrichment in 2004, Rouhani is seen as much more predisposed toward pragmatism and diplomacy than his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Some Iran analysts are hopeful that he may be willing to compromise with the West over Iran's controversial nuclear program.

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Defiance toward more U.S. help of rebels

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 01:52 PM PDT

In this government stronghold city, Syrians moved with an air of confidence Friday, defiantly dismissive of how the United States will raise the stakes of the country's bloody two-year civil war by stepping up support to the rebels.

Paul Soros, Shipping Innovator, Dies at 87

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:47 PM PDT

Mr. Soros built Soros Associates, which has dominated the port-building industry and shifted international trade and production patterns through its shipping innovations.
    


EgyptAir plane diverted after threatening note found

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:48 PM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - An EgyptAir jet heading to New York from Cairo was diverted and landed in Scotland on Saturday after a passenger found a note in a toilet containing a threat to set the plane on fire, the Egyptian airline told Reuters.

Mortar attack on Iranian dissident camp in Iraq kills three

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:43 PM PDT

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A mortar attack on an Iranian dissident camp killed three people in Baghdad on Saturday, police sources said, and the Mujahidin-e-Khalq (MEK) group said Iran was probably to blame, with Iraqi complicity.

Egypt cuts diplomatic ties with Syria

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:30 PM PDT

President Mohamed Morsi announces closure of embassies in Damascus and Cairo, and calls for imposition of no-fly zone.

India cruise to win over Pakistan

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT

India maintain their 100% Champions Trophy record with an eight-wicket win over Pakistan at Edgbaston.

Bulgaria to replace new security chief after public backlash

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:27 PM PDT

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's Socialist-led government said on Saturday it would reverse its appointment of a powerful media figure as head of state security just a day after rushing it through parliament, bowing to public outrage two weeks after taking power.

Ex-president gets 7 years in prison for arms smuggling

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 04:40 AM PDT

An Argentine court has sentenced former President Carlos Menem to seven years in prison for his role in illegally smuggling weapons to Ecuador and Croatia.

Egypt detains man suspected of spying for Israel

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:14 PM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - Authorities in Egypt have detained an Egyptian man suspected of spying for Israel, the state news agency said on Saturday.

Turkish police begin to clear Istanbul’s Taksim Square

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:30 PM PDT

ISTANBUL — Turkish police began clearing a central Istanbul square of protesters on Saturday, using water cannons and tear gas to clear away a two-week-old encampment that has turned into the biggest challenge to the 10-year rule of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Murray battles into Queen's final

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:03 PM PDT

India cruise to win over Pakistan

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT

India maintain their 100% Champions Trophy record with an eight-wicket win over Pakistan at Edgbaston.

A Staggering Migration

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 11:48 AM PDT

The Chinese government plans to move 250 million people from farms to cities over the next twelve to fifteen years.
    

Live Updates: Third Round of the U.S. Open Is Under Way

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT

Weather woes in the past, the United States Open gets serious on Saturday with a crowded leader board chasing Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel.
    


Police clear Istanbul's Gezi Park

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:56 PM PDT

Riot police move to clear Istanbul's Gezi Park, using tear gas and water cannon, after PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns protesters to leave.

Campbell-Brown fails drugs test

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:01 PM PDT

Current World 200m champion and three-time Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown tests positive for a banned substance.

Southern African leaders urge Zimbabwe to postpone election

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:33 PM PDT

MAPUTO (Reuters) - Southern African leaders on Saturday told Zimbabwe to ask its courts to extend a July 31 deadline to hold elections, amid high tension between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai over the timing of the vote.

Video: Young Iranians fill streets in celebration of their new president, Hossan Rouhani

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 11:16 AM PDT

This video, uploaded by a popular Persian-language YouTube channel and circulated by the Iran news site Tehran Bureau, purports to show young Iranians celebrating in the streets of Shiraz, a city in the country's south. They are said to have gathered spontaneously in support of Hassan Rouhani, the moderate former nuclear negotiator, who has won Iran's election to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president.

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Iran's next president, Hassan Rouhani, seen as best hope for ending nuclear standoff with West

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 11:10 AM PDT

Almost a day after polls closed, Iranian authorities have announced that the race's leading moderate, a cleric and former nuclear negotiator named Hassan Rouhani, has won the election outright to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the president of Iran.

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