Russia

Barack Obama pulls out of plans to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Fry says Russian homosexual propaganda laws akin to Hitler's persecution of Jews.

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' highest-paid sportswomen list ninth year in a row.

July data shows global economic recovery from the financial crisis is not uniform.

Outspoken clergyman killed at his home in northwestern city of Pskov.

A report claims Android malware is rising so fast we will see one million instances before the end of the year

Vladimir Putin critic is to walk free in August 2014, the Supreme Court in Moscow has ruled.

Four villages in Latakia province under rebel control while Assad pledges to curb terrorism with war.

Meteor that hit Russia was one of many that have potential to hit Earth.

Moral code will prohibit teachers from wearing short skirts, low-cut tops and excessive make-up.

Syrian president rules out political solution and says only force will work.

Developers confirm tanks and weapons specific to Chinese military for Battlefield 4.

Couple from Eastern Europe were found lying dead in bed at Edinburgh hotel, according to reports.

The founder of Russian Facebook-rival VK has extended a job offer to NSA-whistleblower Edward Snowden.

John McCain says US needs to 'fundamentally rethink relationship with Russia', while White House spokesperson says Obama's Moscow trip is in jeopardy.

Britain's GCHQ spying agency has received more than £100m in donations from the US National Security Agency.

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has left Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport after being granted temporary asylum in Russia.

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.