Experts have developed a way to zap household waste with a giant microwave reactor, turning it into coke, fuel and gas.

Reports stated there was 'panic' among locals after the four convicts staged their dramatic escape from an Irkutsk region prison.

At least three are dangerously close to population centres in Irkutsk region.

Irkutsk Airport seen as potential destination by major airlines at Routes Asia - 2014 forum in Malaysia.

Flights from east of Russian resumed for the first time since last year's earthquake and tsunami which led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

Air France Boeing 777 with 282 on board suffered technical failure, then the rescue aircraft sent from Paris was also grounded.

A helicopter carrying ammonite - used to break ice - crashed in Irkutsk region after 'exploding in mid air'.

Irkutsk officials say supplies to major city could run out but Russian government says more analysis of environmental impact needed.

'Aggressive' animal surprised two hunters in daylight attack, mauling one to death.