Putin hails 'pragmatism and common sense' as he launches US-Russian oil project in Kara Sea, which has Saudi-scale potential.

Three year wait for permission which never came. 

Most northerly palaeolithic site found on Arctic island of Stolbovoy, part of lost continental link between Siberia and Alaska, believe scientists.

Fear that thawing permafrost caused damage to storage tank.

Scientists now examining new discovery in hunt for 'living cells'.

The 19th century vessel - formerly the Royal Navy's HMS Pandora - sank as Americans raced to be first to North Pole.

Going by train all the way from Beijing (or even London) to New York could become a reality.

As American beef disappears, venison can take a bigger slice of the market.

US, British, German and Australians not permitted ashore in the remote Bay of Providence.