Agreement means Power of Siberia pipe could be delayed, it is claimed.

Singles' tours for well-to-do men who crave women with 'white skin and blue eyes'.

Separately, 18 frozen bear paws hidden in coal cargo train nabbed by customs.

Russian Investigative Committee supervise sad final journey for Vlada Dzyuba, 14, who died suddenly in China on three month catwalk assignment.

Possible route could see 400km/hour bullet train pass through heart of Siberia and Altai region with stops in major cities.

One of the world's largest tin deposits - Pyrkakai - could be sold to business interests from China or Malaysia, reported 'Kommersant' newspaper. 

North Korea urged to join Russia and China in fixing reliable numbers for Amur big cats.

Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.

Customs seized 5.8 kilograms of extinct woolly mammoth remains from the Russian citizen.

Some 35 Russian higher educational institutions are attending the annual Chinese showcase of international universities.