Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.
A judge in the Russian Far East slept during a case in his court before locking up a man for five years in jail, it is claimed.
Video shows mystery object blazing a trail across the dark early morning sky.
New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.
Experts say no sign of any human settlements close to 'largest necropolis in Asia for the extinct beasts'.
US Paralympic star on emotional journey back to her roots to meet the parents who gave her up for adoption.
Pro-Kremlin eco-groups echo Greenpeace concerns by highlighting burning of forests which do not appear in government reports.
You've already run the great marathons in Berlin, London or New York, tried Paris, Amsterdam or Hololulu? Have a look at Omsk, Western Siberia.