Russia

SocGen profit goes up on investment banking business and global retail network.

Russian politician proposes online swearing ban to protect children.

The Olympic heptathlon champion will not compete in Moscow due to a heel injury

Father of NSA whistleblower hits out at FBI tactics and praises Vladimir Putin for keeping son safe.

While Android continues its march to world domination, it seems for developers at least, iOS is still the platform to be on.

Lawmaker says Russian government will not temporarily suspend 'gay propaganda' bill during Sochi Games.

ACCA/IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey shows business confidence rising in UK and beyond.

Guide to install I8160XXMG2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official update on Galaxy Ace 2.

US Federal Reserve meeting could provide more clarity on its monetary stimulus.

US attorney general reassures Moscow that data trawl whistleblower will not be executed if found guilty.

Report speculates CIA funding research project aimed at controlling global climate.

CIA contractor who leaked documents detailing mass US surveillance gets green light from immigration.

Jessica Ennis-Hill's returned to competitive action for the first time since London 2012 with a bang but the Olympic heptathlon champion remains a doubt for the World Athletics Championships

Protest groups condemn tax avoidance 'on industrial scale' as figures show F1 paid £945,000 corporation tax on £305m profit.

Reports suggest Putin will visit Iran shortly after Hassan Rohan's inauguration as president.

Liberal Democrat Party leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky says British monarchy 'destroyed' his country.

Filmmakers are first foreigners held under Russia's new anti-gay law.

Rising electricity consumption, including by services sector, to drive Chinese economy

Two US senators ask US President Barack Obama to consider all options to get custody of Snowden.

Two British people, believed to be anglers, have died, along with their Russian translator, in a helicopter crash in Murmansk.

The character Sergeant Daniel Recker and his squad visit different locations to complete missions.

Convicted opposition leader Navalny hopes to win election following release pending appeal.

Criticism of Moscow dominance of Universiade games rebuffed by Russia's macho man president.

Media mogul upset at Russian crackdown on opposition and its policy over Syria.

Home Secretary Theresa May tells coroner Sir Robert Owen to explain the government's decision.

Opposition blogger released on bail by Kirov court after 10,000 stage protest in Moscow.

34-year-old singer has been dating Prinsloo for a year, since Sports Illustrated model Anne Vyalitsyna broke up with him

Anti-corruption blogger who led protest against Putin found guilty of embezzlement.

An investigation has found GCHQ's use of data obtained via the Prism programme to be entirely legal

The Jamaican sprinter will miss the World Championships in Moscow with a hamstring injury