Map of shame: Greenpeace highlights junk and debris in dozens of sites across the 'pristine' environment.

Forest infernos will be extinguished by the weekend, pledges government, as wildfires become political issue in Moscow.

As it arrives, cosmodrome is hit by claims it is victim of 'fraud of the century'. 

These animals are supposed 'not to roar' due to their throat physiology, but hear his fearsome 'big cat' caterwawl as he attracts a mate.

Showing for party founded by Vladimir Putin mirrors the rest of Russia, but ultranationalist Liberal Democrats nudge Communists to third place.

Rail link will connect remote region to Krasnoyarsk region.

Tripling of workers needed to ensure success, says deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin.

Defying the doubters, the world's longest cable-stayed bridge opened to regular motorists on Wednesday across the Bosphorus East Strait.

Dignitaries gather on Chinese side of the pipeline to witness the formal welding of the first joint in $55billion line.