Russia is offering the best tax incentives in the world to create its own Vegas near Vladivostok. 

Fresh blood discovery by scientists in remains of extinct creature as experts start research this month in hunt for live cells.

Puppies are 'designer' animals bred by South Korean cloning laboratory, but they flunked test in 13 simple skills for Russian police dogs.

Place your bets as Russia takes on Macau and Las Vegas to woo Pacific gamblers.

Ambitious plans unveiled for 250km/h train that would cut travel times and drive new business and tourism between two countries.

Real-life adventurers to a 'professional blonde' queue to participate in the ultimate brutal television reality contest, where 'rape and murder' are not banned.

Haunting beauty of massive hole as scientists examine frozen lake formed after giant blowout.

Remarkable images show a test tube blood sample from a female of the long-extinct species. 

Think Thailand, and probably schools are not the first thing to come into your head.