Russia

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

G20 finance ministers to discuss impact of Fed asset purchase programme tapering this weekend

Malware targeting Apple computers is on the rise with two new attacks reports this week.

White House repeats its demand to Moscow to return Snowden to US.

Letters and interviews show CIA used Ian Fleming’s novels for gadget inspiration.

Snowden seeking temporary asylum in Russia - and sources suggest ministers may grant him free travel.

Russian president says that NSA whistleblower shifting position on anti-US activities.

Sauber F1 to receive funding and technology from three Russian agencies, in return for promotion of 2014 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix

Apple is hiring aggressively to overcome 'hard engineering problems' with its iWatch project, the FT reports.

Some hackers can command huge fees from governments looking to exploit flaws in rivals' computer networks.

Bus carrying children and truck collide, leaving scores injured.

White House says Moscow is facilitating Snowden with 'propaganda platform' as Obama and Putin hold telephone conversation.

Prism whistleblower reportedly hopes temporary asylum will buy time as he seeks safe passage to Latin America.

The Olympic champion continues to struggle with an Achillies injury

Cover-up claims fuelled by restrictions on inquest into KGB agent's polonium poisoning death in London.