Radiation expert says radon gas is not to blame, as anxious residents open their hearts about the difficult decision to leave the place they call home.

Couple died on back seat of Toyota RAV4, but suspicion for tragedy focuses on 'jealous' ex-Ukraine rebel fighter spouse.

The giant frozen spear hanging off a roof had been highlighted by TV journalists a day earlier.

Less-than-lissom lions have been fed on junk food in captivity, says expert.

Sensational underwater treasures - including mummies of Hun-era fashionistas - recaptured from oblivion.

Cold-defying conquests traced to 120,000 years ago when they crossbred with Denisovans, and 60,000 years ago when they collected sparkling crystals.

One estimate is half a million new jobs stemming from improvements to the Baikal-Amur Mainline link amid hopes of foreign investment.

Capable of carrying 200 people and tonnes of cargo, new blimp for the 21st century could soon be taking off.

This was the generic response over the past year when I've told people about my plans to run in this Sunday's Siberian International Marathon.