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Polar bears feast on a whale in the Arctic

The bears had come to feast on the carcass of a bowhead whale that washed ashore, later resting around the food source.

25 Nov 2017 1:28 PM

An image accusing US of helping ISIS was taken from 'AC-130 Gunship Simulator: Special Ops Squadron'. (Photo: AFP)

Russia posts image taken from videogame as ‘proof’ that US helps ISIS

The ministry's official account said the black-and-white images were taken on November 9 near the Syria-Iraq border.

15 Nov 2017 11:47 AM

More governments manipulate media with 'bots,' trolls: study

The use of paid commentators and political bots to spread government propaganda was pioneered by China and Russia but has now gone global.

14 Nov 2017 2:13 PM

Self-proclaimed psychic, Craig Hamilton-Parker has predicted among other things, an attack on North Korea, decline of world economy. (Photo: Youtube/Craig Hamilton-Parker)

Psychic who predicted Trump, Brexit makes interesting revelations for 2018

Craig Hamilton-Parker, the self-proclaimed prophet who predicted Hillary Clinton's resignation has some pretty glum predictions for 2018.

14 Nov 2017 1:29 PM

Yahoo! once a internet giant is now a pale shadow of its past.

Former Yahoo CEO apologises for data breaches, blames Russia

Yahoo required users to change passwords and took new steps to make data more secure, Mayer said.

09 Nov 2017 3:11 PM

Cover of the book Fate's Design, published by Good Times Books Pvt Ltd.

Book Review: Life unravels as fate plays myriad roles

Subhashish Dey’s debut novel makes for an intriguing read as a hired killer develops a conscience leading to a strange string of events.

08 Nov 2017 5:01 PM

This file photo taken in 1917 shows people demonstrating in Moscow during the period of the Russian revolution. It was the year that ended centuries of royal rule, brought two revolutions, ushered in Soviet domination and changed the course of Russian history irrevocably. A century later, the country seems unsure how to treat the tumultuous events of 1917 that saw it hurtle from the abdication of the last tsar Nicholas II to a Communist dictatorship in a matter of months (Photo: AFP)

Tate Modern in London to exhibit visuals on Russian Revolution

The exhibition at the Tate will display an extremely rare poster which proclaims the birth of the Soviet Union.

06 Nov 2017 4:10 PM

Images of the woman are doing the rounds on social media showing her lying on her back as the tiger pinned her to the ground, probably closing in for the kill. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tiger mauls Russian zookeeper in front of shocked crowd

The woman manages to escape thanks to visitors who started hurling things at the big cat.

06 Nov 2017 1:24 PM

The Trump Organization's apparent failure to detect what was happening probably suggests inadequate cybersecurity at the company.

Hackers Hijacked more than 195 Trump web addresses

The identity and motive of the hackers remain a mystery, Russian involvement isn't ruled out.

06 Nov 2017 9:43 AM

Vladik, a rare Amur tiger, had been causing panic in the Russian Pacific capital of Vladivostok by prowling its port streets. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Tiger walks 700 kilometres to return to city he loves

Big cat that was taken to Siberia for terrorising Russian town walks back again.

04 Nov 2017 11:43 AM

Elena Berkova, from Murmansk, in northwest Russia, who also stood for mayor of Sochi, poster a video on Instagram, talking about her plans. (Photo: facebook/ Elena Berkova)

Russian porn star to stand against Putin in upcoming elections

The woman vows to bring in the death penalty for sexual harassment in the wake of Weinstein scandal.

03 Nov 2017 1:13 PM

A representative for the event saying it was investigating and cited a medical report saying that she had septicopyemia. (Photo: Facebook/Vlada Dzyuba)

China agency denies dead Russian model, 14, was overworked

There was no immediate reply from Shanghai Fashion Week or Russian officials in China.

30 Oct 2017 4:07 PM

Camera footage showed the man apparently mounting the unsuspecting animal, which was trapped between two fences in a field beside the stables. (Photo: Pixabay)

CCTV footage catches stable worker having sex with horse

It is alleged that the Russian man had committed the act of bestiality before realizing that entire thing was being filmed on CCTV camera.

21 Oct 2017 4:42 PM

The European Space Agency’s Sentinel-5P satellite was launched by a Rokot missile in northwestern Russia.

Russia launches European atmosphere monitoring satellite

The mission will contribute to volcanic ash monitoring for aviation safety and for services that warn of high levels of UV radiation.

14 Oct 2017 11:07 AM

The software firm has argued it has no ties to any government and said in a recent statement it is simply "caught in the middle of a geopolitical fight."

Kaspersky falls in US-Russia cyber-tensions

Latest accusations highlight what some see as a simmering cyberwar between the two powers.

12 Oct 2017 9:49 AM

Gauri Lankesh to posthumously get Anna Politkovskaya Award

Her assassination came days after the second anniversary of the killing of Kannada writer and rationalist M M Kalburgi.

05 Oct 2017 8:18 PM

Google, Facebook and Twitter have all been invited to appear at public hearings in October by the House intelligence committee and Nov. 1 by the Senate intelligence committee.

Google cooperating with Russia probe after Twitter slammed

Google said in a statement that it is cooperating with inquiries and is looking for how it can help with any relevant information.

02 Oct 2017 8:35 AM

Doctors who were treating her forgot to remove one part of the tubing in her stomach (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman has 12-inch tube embedded in stomach, spends 17 years with it

Mistake is uncovered during a regular check-up at a hospital in Ulan-Ude, close to the Mongolian border.

22 Sep 2017 11:38 AM

Interestingly her advertisement named ‘Virginity for Sale’ appears alongside those seeking buyers for alarm clocks, antiques and businesses. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ukrainian girl offers virginity up for sale in advertisement

Student offered her virginity up for sale in a local Russian newspaper for £1,500 alongside more mundane advertisements.

06 Sep 2017 9:35 AM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. (Photo: AFP)

Pak foreign minister to start 3-nation tour for discussion Afghan policy

Foreign office spokesman said that the foreign minister will visit regional countries like China, Russia and Turkey for consultations.

26 Aug 2017 1:11 PM

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