Aim to double annual bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2016.

Forensic tests underway in America as mother appeals for Russian witnesses, alleging 'foul play' and police 'cover-up’.

Tragedy as teens walked in biting cold rather than wait for bus.

Nematodes moving and eating again for the first time since the Pleistocene age in major scientific breakthrough, say experts.

Many Pacific islands are famed for their palm trees, but Sakhalin is facing some of the heaviest January blizzards in living memory.

Mother of 25 year old Colin Madsen flies to Russia as search is underway in Buryatia.

Deaths - and attempts - may be linked to barbaric 'games' encouraging young people to take their own lives.

Diamond capital of Russia shines with one of the most spectacular 1 May demonstration in the country.