Articles by Tom Porter

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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

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.

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

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.

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 are investiogating 48 suspicious deaths ataYokohama

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

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