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. Oct 7, 2016 Russia
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. Oct 6, 2016
Motorcycle bomb targets Istanbul police station close to Ataturk International Airport One person was reported seriously injured by the explosion. Oct 6, 2016 Turkey Isis
Polish parliament rejects controversial abortion bill after mass protests Proposed bill would have outlawed abortion even in cases of rape or incest. Oct 6, 2016 Poland
Al-Qaeda poses renewed threat to West, warn experts Affiliates of terror group are building their strength as rivals Isis come under increased pressure. Oct 6, 2016
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. Oct 5, 2016 Islamic State Syria
Former refugee agency chief Antonio Guterres is new UN Secretary General Guterres will succeed Ban Ki-moon after unanimous Security Council decision. Oct 5, 2016 United Nations
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. Oct 5, 2016 Isis Israel
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. Oct 5, 2016
Hurricane Matthew kills seven as Haiti pounded by 145mph winds Hurricane made landfall in impoverished Caribbean island at 11am GMT. Oct 4, 2016 Florida
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. Oct 4, 2016
Kurds request UK help for protection against Isis gas attacks Request follows claim Isis has deployed chemical weapons to Mosul in anticipation of attack. Oct 4, 2016 Isis Islamic State Mosul
First deaths reported as Hurricane Matthew strikes Haiti Island expected to be hit by floods and landslides six years after devastating earthquake. Oct 4, 2016
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. Oct 3, 2016 Islamic State Isis Pope Francis
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. Oct 3, 2016 Russia Vladimir Putin Moscow
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. Oct 3, 2016 Poland
Police probe 48 suspicious deaths at Japanese hospital Two elderly men who died in September were found to have been poisoned with disinfectant chemical. Oct 3, 2016 Japan
Bulgarian parliament approves burqa ban MPs walk out in protest as controversial bill is passed. Sep 30, 2016
Charity watchdog launches investigation into 'kill Ahmadis' mosque In visit Charity Commission inspectors identified "serious regulatory concerns" at Stockwell Green mosque. Sep 30, 2016
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. Sep 30, 2016 Israel