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.

Tom Porter

Protesters, dressed as President of Supreme Court Joaquim Barbosa and singer MC Bandida, pose as they protest in front of the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil during the 'mensalao' corruption trials. The poster reads, "Minister Celso de Mello and Luis

Brazil 'Loses £32 Billion to Official Corruption'

Country loses 2.3% of GDP through payoffs and backhanders to corrupt officials.

Pregnant women

Pregnant Drinkers Behind UK Rise in Birth Defects

48% increase in number of children born with foetal alcohol syndrome recorded in UK.

Gold plated pistol, photograph from the @CartelDe_Sinalo Twitter page.

Mexican Cartel Members Face Arrest After Sharing Crimes on Facebook and Twitter [PHOTOS]

Cartel enforcer tagged in Facebook postings snared in Holland.

Giorgios Katidis gives the Nazi salute after scoring for AEK Athens in March.

After Walcott and Anelka - 10 Best and Worst Footballers' Gestures [VIDEO]

After Anelka and Walcott controversies, we recall 10 memorable footballers' gestures.

Holiday chalets at Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park are surrounded by flood water caused by high tides in Kidwelly, West Wales.

Worst UK Storms Since 1991 Set to Continue

Flood warning in place in more than 90 areas.

Mazaradi Fox

50 Cent G-Unit Rapper Shot Dead in New York

Mazaradi Fox gunned down as he stepped from his vehicle in Queens, New York.

New York Mayor Bill De Blasio

New York Mayor Bill De Blasio Takes on Super Rich

New mayor's pledge to hike taxes on rich provokes anger as battle lines are drawn.

Kate Middleton with Prince George

Unwanted Prince George Souvenirs Sold Off at Half Price

Despite the Kate Middleton effect, sales of baby George items have not reflected public euphoria.

British man accused of ordering baby drowned while he watched on Skype.

Londoner Accused of Ordering Torture of Baby Via Skype

London accountant allegedly used internet to direct months of abuse against mistress's child in Norway.

A pro-government activist sets fire to a motorcycle during a clash with Bangladesh National Party protesters in Dhakha on December 29.

Bangladesh Polling Stations Torched

Violence flares again ahead of Sunday's controversial election.

UK police

Surrey Woman Dies after being Found in Flames at a Level Crossing

18-year-old woman pronounced dead at the scene, suffering burns to every part of her body.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage

Let Syrian Refugees into Britain, Ukip Leader Nigel Farage Tells Government

Ukip leader Nigel Farage draws distinction between economic migrants, and those fleeing war.

Anelka performs the controversial 'quenelle' gesture after scoring against West Ham on December 28, 2013. (Canal Plus Sport)

Jewish Congress Leader Calls Anelka Gesture 'Disgusting'

Dr Moshe Kantor likens 'quenelle' gesture to Nazi salute.

An Israeli police explosive expert carries the remains of a rocket after it landed near the northern town of Kiryat Shmona December

Israel Shells Lebanon in Retaliation for Rocket Attack

Israeli military opens fire, after rockets hit near border town.

Anelka performs the controversial 'quenelle' gesture after scoring against West Ham on December 28, 2013. (Canal Plus Sport)

West Brom Striker Anelka in 'Anti-Semitic' Gesture Row

Striker appeared to make 'quenelle' gesture, associated with controversial comic.

NatWest Bank Targeted in Cyber-Attack

Customers left unable to access online accounts by second DDoS attack in month.

A masked student of Al-Azhar University throws a Molotov cocktail at riot police and residents during clashes outside the university campus in Cairo

Islamist Protester Killed in Egyptian University Clashes

Muslim Brotherhood supporters shot at by police outside Al-Anzhar university.

Image gained through zooming in on a test subject's pupil (University of Glasgow)

Criminals Could be Identified 'Through Reflection in Victims' Eyes'

Zooming in on high-res photos of pupils could provide police with vital clues.

Thornhill Court, Belfast

Police Warn About 'Speckled Rolex' Pills After Belfast Man Dies

Warning follows series of 'fake ecstasy'-related deaths in Northern Ireland.

Johnny Depp as notorious bank robber John Dillinger in the 2009 movie Public Enemy.

Bank Robberies on the Wane as Cybercrimes Rise

Figures show 90% drop in number of bank jobs in last two decades.

Woody Harrelson as Harlan DeGroat in out of the Furnace (Relativity Media)

Native Americans Sue Movie 'Out of the Furnace'

Ramapaugh tribe argue film reinforces negative stereotypes.

McDonald's meal

McDonald's 'Junk Food is Bad for You' Staff Website Advice Dropped

McResources site labelled burger and fries unhealthy choice.

A supporter of the right-wing and anti-Islamist English Defence League (EDL) shows his stencil of an exploding mosque during a protest in Birmingham July 20

Lee Rigby Murder Caused Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes

Police figures shows Islamophobic attacks increased in wake of drummer Lee Rigby's murder.

Boy plays a classic Commodore computer game.

New York: 10,000 Computer Game Collection is Largest in the World

Michael Thomasson's vast collection worth almost £500,000.

A flu vaccination is drawn into a syringe.

Man Flu is not a Myth, Say Stanford Scientists

High testosterone levels weaken ability to fight flu and yellow fever, researchers find.

A crowded North Terminal at Gatwick Airport (Twitter. Victor Barro)

Thousands Stranded at Gatwick After Power Cut

Flights grounded, bringing festive season woes to travelers.

A woman and child walk on the beach in Brighton, UK.

UK Adopters to Browse Online for Children

Radical shakeup of adoption system aims to give prospective parents greater freedom.

Dealys at Waterloo Station, London

Five Killed as 90mph Storms Batter UK

Widespread disruption for thousands trying to get home by road, rail or air for Christmas break.

Painting by George Zimmerman.

George Zimmerman Artwork Sells for $100,000 on eBay

Man acquitted of Trayvon Martin murder says painting 'represents his experiences'.

Internally displaced people stand inside a United Nations Missions in Sudan (UNMIS) compound in Juba, South Sudan.

UN Evacuates Staff From South Sudan as Violence Escalates

All but essential United Nations staff flown out of country.