Investigation underway into why 'peaceful' bear was shot by police on Sakhalin island, and whether its gallbladder was extracted for black market sale.

The 'mind-changing' moggie begins new life working for Siberian 'witch' after driving previous owner crazy.

Students and male 'accomplice' to face justice accused of torturing and killing dogs and cats, posting pictures online, and other crimes.

Second female student held under house arrest in shocking Khabarovsk case: but is a disturbing sexual fetish behind the savagery?

Police checking claims, with one suspect insisting she has been 'framed', and put under police guard after death threats.

Animal rights organisation criticises 'savage' use of female body part as 'talisman', and other 'cures'.