Tom Porter

Reporter

1291-1320 (out of 3269)

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.

Tom Porter

Swastika daubed on refugee accommodation in

Council of Europe concerned about rising racism in Germany

Report cites recent rallies by anti-Muslim groups and attacks against immigrants.

Lloret de Mar

Spain: Two British women found dead after late night swim in Lloret de Mar

BREAKING: Friends of the women raised the alarm when they did not return swim in strong currents.

damaged buildings and a minaret in the central Syrian town of Talbisseh in the Homs province

Russian official claims there is no moderate opposition in Syria

Comments follow claims Russian air strikes targeted non-Isis positions and killed civilians.

Edgar Valdez Villarreal, aka La Barbie

Alleged Mexican drugs cartel members extradited to US

Among the group is a man accused of murdering a US customs official.

Alleged Islamist Ahmad al-Fadi al-Mahdi

The vandal of Timbuktu: Suspected Islamist faces ICC charged with damaging mankind's cultural heritage

During their occupation of the ancient city, Islamists destroyed monuments and relics.

Ramzan Kadyrov inspects a GM-95 grenade launcher

Russia in Syria: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says his forces are 'ready to march in the front row'

Chechen strongman backs Russian campaign in Syria.

Zacarias Moussaoui

US: Judge dismisses claims from 9/11 families against Saudi Arabia

Judge rules that Saudi Arabia is protected by sovereign immunity.

Protesters for Western Saharan independence in Morocco

Is Swedish support for Western Sahara Independence at heart of Morocco Ikea block?

Recently Sweden came close to formally recognising Western Sahara as an independent state.

Arif Rahman

Bangladesh: Blogger on hit list calls for international pressure to tackle growth of violent Islamism

Arif Rahman warned of "factory-like" production line of radicalised Muslims in country.

Nita Moseley was allegedly murdered by her14-year-oldson

Dallas teenager charged with murdering his pregnant mother

Nita Moseley's body was found in kitchen of Dallas home by a neighbour.

David Cameron

British slave trade: David Cameron called to apologise and UK pay millions ahead of Jamaica visit

Campaigners reference UK PM's slave-owning ancestor in call for reparation.

A marijuana package fell from the skydestroyingadogkennelonthe

Marijuana package worth $10,000 crushes dog kennel after falling from sky on US-Mexican border

Police said the package probably dropped from aircraft making drugs drop.

Lareeb Khan

Germany: Muslim father strangled daughter to death in 'honour killing' after she shoplifted condoms

Court hears that Asadullah Khan disapproved of his daughter's relationship with a student.

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani

Syria civil war: David Cameron and Iran President Rouhani to discuss how to end conflict

Discussions at the UN General Assembly come after the thawing of relations between West and Iran.

Hilary Benn

Labour Conference: Hilary Benn to be replaced by pro-Corbyn Rebecca Long-Bailey on Labour NEC

Sources close to the shadow foreign secretary told the Telegraph that Benn was asked to step down by Corbyn.

Warsaw World War II

Russian ambassador claims Poland was responsible for World War II

Warsaw summons Russian ambassador after comments made during TV interview.

Merkel Zuckerberg

Angela Merkel challenges Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook hate speech

German chancellor asks Facebook CEO whether action is being taken to tackle racist posts.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Russian

Iraq agrees to share intelligence with Russia, Iran and Syria in battle against Isis

Announcement comes with Russia stepping up military involvement in Middle East.

Iran's Ayatollah al-Khamenei called for Saudi Arabiatoapologisefollowingthe

Hajj disaster: Iran's Ayatollah demands apology from Saudi Arabia over stampede

140 Iranians were among those killed in the tragedy.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogheirni

Russia boosts military aid to Syria's government to stop 'collapse' of Assad regime

Russia seeking to emphasise role as key regional player, says EU foreign policy chief.

Refugees and immigrants arrive in Germany

Migrant crisis: One-third of refugees 'lying about being Syrian' claims German interior ministry

Estimate made on basis of observations of officials on ground says spokesman.

Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter questioned by authorities: Criminal proceedings opened against Fifa president

BREAKING: Blatter had earlier cancelled a much-anticipated press conference.

French army Eiffel tower

France: Security guard arrested after leaving pro-Isis material in office photocopier

Police also found jihadist material on tablet and USB stick in man's flat.

Lord Mandelson

Lord Mandelson says in Corbyn Labour has 'exchanged one loser for an even worse one'

Former Labour minister says that members must wait until Corbyn has demonstrated "unelectability".

German police sniper

German ex-army sniper jailed after being caught in cartel hitman sting

Dennis Gogel sentenced to 20 years in jail after agreeing to kill DEA agent and informer.

Tsar Nicholas II and his family

Exhumed remains of Tsar Nicholas II: 'Many, many doubts persist' claims Orthodox church

Remains of Tsar and wife to be exhumed and those of son and daughter subjected to further tests.

Red Crescent workers help a victim oftheMeccastampede

Eid al-Adha 2015: David Cameron offers condolences to Hajj stampede victims

Foreign Office its attempting to establish if any UK citizens have been killed or injured.

Arif Rahman

UK Bangladeshi blogger on global Islamist hit list vows he will not be cowed

Arif Rahman said that Bangladeshi Islamists are trying to spread terror globally.

Dogs in a US animal sanctuary

Dog mauled to death after intruder breaks into sanctuary and forces animals to fight

Tennessee animal shelter forced to raise thousands for security cameras after incident.

Al Nusra Front

US-trained Division 30 rebels surrender weapons to jihadists Jabhat al-Nusra

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 75 fighters from the division had crossed into Syria.