Animal had its snout pushed into the snow as police and wildlife watchdogs search for attackers.

The 46 year old suffered severe burns to her face and hands after being forced 'headfirst into a burning stove'.

Colin Madsen 'froze to death after taking cannabis', says law enforcement, but friends dispute findings.

Separate incidents spark concern in Thailand resort.

Ivan Klimov, 24, was stabbed just metres from his home in Omsk.

This year sees the 400th anniversary of the House of Romanov, the Russian royal family thrown on the scrapheap of history in 1917.

The taiga fishing trip has caused headlines around the world: now, the first arrest. 

Oksana Aslanova, 26, born in Tyumen region, named as killer in train station massacre.

Student Nikita had 20 lash wounds on his legs after 'punishment' from female physical education teacher.