Tom Porter

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Tom reports on domestic and foreign affairs for IBTimes UK. His interests include Russia, crime and security. Previously Tom worked at the BBC and the East London Guardian.

Russia seeks to reopen Cold War military bases in Cuba and Vietnam

The bases were closed as Russia wound down its global military presence after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Sir Cliff Richard to sue the BBC and police after sex-assault investigation dropped

The investigation into the allegations was dropped in June because of insufficient evidence.

Motorcycle bomb targets Istanbul police station close to Ataturk International Airport

One person was reported seriously injured by the explosion.

Polish parliament rejects controversial abortion bill after mass protests

Proposed bill would have outlawed abortion even in cases of rape or incest.

Al-Qaeda poses renewed threat to West, warn experts

Affiliates of terror group are building their strength as rivals Isis come under increased pressure.

German Isis deserter who claims he opposed group's brutality 'filmed taking part in mass execution'

Former militant who claims he played no part in violence filmed apparently shooting weapon at prisoner.

Former refugee agency chief Antonio Guterres is new UN Secretary General

Guterres will succeed Ban Ki-moon after unanimous Security Council decision.

Police ninspect the damage after a rocketattack

Isis terror group claims 'jihad against Jews' rocket attack in Israel

No injuries were caused by hit on Israeli town close to the border with Gaza.

Teenager with 'blade' arrested after creepy clowns target Newcastle schoolchildren

'This arrest should act as a clear warning to others who are actively seeking to cause distress,' said police.

Kingston hit by heavy rainfall as Hurricane Matthew draws closer to the Carribean

Hurricane Matthew kills seven as Haiti pounded by 145mph winds

Hurricane made landfall in impoverished Caribbean island at 11am GMT.

Clownageddon comes to the UK as Newcastle schoolchildren targeted by 'creepy clown' attacks

Police say children have been left "incredibly distressed" by menacing clowns leaping at them from bushes.

Kurds request UK help for protection against Isis gas attacks

Request follows claim Isis has deployed chemical weapons to Mosul in anticipation of attack.

First deaths reported as Hurricane Matthew strikes Haiti

Island expected to be hit by floods and landslides six years after devastating earthquake.

Pope fast tracks canonisation of French priest slain by Isis

Pope to waive usual five year waiting period that must be observed before someone is considered for sainthood.

Five accused of killing Putin critic Boris Nemtsov go on trial

Opposition leader Nemtsov was gunned down within sight of the Kremlin in February 2015.

Thousands of women in black to protest new Polish anti-abortion law

Under bill abortion would be banned even in cases in which pregnancy was caused by rape or incest.

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Police probe 48 suspicious deaths at Japanese hospital

Two elderly men who died in September were found to have been poisoned with disinfectant chemical.

Bulgarian parliament approves burqa ban

MPs walk out in protest as controversial bill is passed.

Charity watchdog launches investigation into 'kill Ahmadis' mosque

In visit Charity Commission inspectors identified "serious regulatory concerns" at Stockwell Green mosque.

World leaders hail Shimon Peres as man of peace and vision at Jerusalem funeral

'He swept so many with his vision and his hope' said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Trump and Clinton agree on one thing – their favourite world leader is Angela Merkel

Trump remains critical of the German Chancellor's pro-refugee policies.

Trump company violated trade embargo with Cuba - report

Trump employees reportedly spent $68,000 in Cuba with money channelled through accountancy firm.

Donald Trump claims Google is biased and suppresses bad news about Hillary Clinton

Claims of search engine suppressing negative Clinton stories were recently made by Russian state media.

German woman abducted by jihadist Syrian rebels freed along with child born in captivity

German media identify woman as freelance journalist Janina Findeisen, who was abducted in October 2015.

How a double agent's homesick wife almost ruined the D-Day operations

Wife of legendary double agent threatened to expose his identity unless allowed to visit her family in Spain.

Berlin Police shoot dead father at refugee centre as he attacks man he accused of abusing daughter

Police said that 29-year-old was shot attempting to attack alleged abuser with a knife.

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Woman accused of witchcraft burnt alive in Peruvian Amazon

Video of killing reportedly shows 73-year-old woman doused in petrol and set alight on pile of wood.

Feels Bad Man: Pepe the Frog listed as right-wing hate symbol by Anti-Defamation League

Cartoon character has been used to spread racist hatred by supporters of alt-right movement.

Japanese town pulls 'perverse' advert showing teenage girl fed, transformed into eel and cooked

Advert criticised as 'sexist' intended to advertise city's commitment to sustainable eel farming, says authority.

Hillary Clinton beats Donald Trump in first presidential debate – polls

Of those polled by CNN/ORC, 62% said Clinton won and 27%Trump.