2,500 adults, 623 children so far vaccinated in the Republic of Tuva to prevent flea-spreading of the decease.

Allegations from US cybersecurity firm contain no proof, and only slender detail.

Tomsk mountaineers had radioed for help but rescuers failed to reach them in time.

Temperatures of up to 35C force exodus to river and lake beaches. 

More flooding misery due to burst dam as experts say the cause is global warming.

After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.

Greenpeace is demanding the Russian government blocks a major Gazprom link to Shanghai across one of Siberia's most sacred wildernesses.

Famous for its lonely loo with a view at 2,600 metres - 8,530ft - this meteorological outpost provides essential data for the world.

Skin and skull of rare animal was hidden in the suspect's car.