Prowl, interrupted: Burglar calls cops upon finding corpse

A New Zealand burglary was foiled — by the burglar, who called the police upon discovering a hanging victim in the house he intended to rob.

United States to meet with Taliban to seek Afghan peace

The United States and the Taliban raised hopes for a negotiated peace in Afghanistan with commitments to meet this week [...]

Marxist band celebrated at Taksim vows to forge ahead

Residents are not just the stars of Taksim Square but also Turkey’s most prominent revolutionaries, period.

VIDEO: Emotional last performance of Greek national orchestra and choir

Their country is near bankruptcy and hard choices have had to be made. That has meant the end of state [...]

Metro exclusive report from Turkey: Taksim TV, revolutionary-style

Yes, the Turkish revolutionaries have their own TV station.

U.S. considering no-fly zone after Syria crosses nerve gas ‘red line’

The United States is considering imposing a no-fly zone in Syria.

Obama considers Syria moves, Assad turns guns on north

U.S. President Barack Obama is deciding whether to take new action to help Syria’s rebels, the White House said on Thursday.

Vote Morris: Cat running for mayor in Mexico

A cat by the name of Morris is running for mayor in the Veracruz state capital Xalapa, in Mexico.

Metro exclusive: Report from Taksim Square, Istanbul

Around Taksim Square and Gezi Park, Istanbul, police officers are hanging out. One young cop in riot gear is taking a nap. Others are reading the sports news.

Girl passes customs with passport picturing her as pink unicorn

Emily Harris, 9 years old, managed to get through customs in Turkey with a fake passport belonging to her stuffed unicorn.