Nearby mothballed uranium mine caused the poisoning which led to severe drowsiness, say scientists.
An army of almost 3000 foreign workers combine with locals to get the city ready for the September APEC summit of world leaders.
Thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into Europe should be redirected to Russia, claims economist Fred E Foldvary.
Huge progress as Russia's $5 billion cosmodrome is readied for first launch.
The extraordinary story of a dyed blonde powerlifter who 'killed to revenge the death" of her toppled hero.
Unknown remains of a large creature have been found in Lake Labynkyr, say the first divers to ever reach its floor.
Plans to remove barbed wire from migration route would allow safe passage and help boost numbers of tigers and leopards.