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![From covert agent to magazine cover girl?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
From covert agent to magazine cover girl?
Anna Chapman, the glamorous figure at the centre of the US-Russia spy scandal, has been threatened with legal action over a photo-shoot.
![NZ scientist Russian spy suspect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.
!['Merchant of Death' to stand trial in US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Merchant of Death' to stand trial in US
Infamous arms dealer to be extradited to the United States to stand trial.
![Russians fear worst as fires reach Chernobyl fallout zone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Russians fear worst as fires reach Chernobyl fallout zone
Experts have been warning for more than a week that the fires that have blanketed much of western Russia in thick smoke could stir nuclear debris.
![<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Chinese-script domain names a web milestone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Chinese-script domain names a web milestone
Debate over .xxx websites has eclipsed news about a move that will benefit a billion users.
![Ice Skating Review: Swan Lake <i>ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre</i>](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Ice Skating Review: Swan Lake <i>ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre</i>
Elegant dancers take Swan Lake to new level with spirited stunts and acrobatics
![Russian betting firm wants octopus Paul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Russian betting firm wants octopus Paul
A Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.
![Heatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Heatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a week
A prolonged heatwave across Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day.
![US-Russia spy swap - what about the kids?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
US-Russia spy swap - what about the kids?
The children of deported Russian spies were unaware of their parents' activities and their real identities.
![Boniface, the scuba diving dachshund](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Boniface, the scuba diving dachshund
A professional diver from Vladivostok is teaching his dog the tricks of the trade.
![Solo riders each have a story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Solo riders each have a story
Rob Gray finds that all you really need to ride around the world is a motorbike and a fair bit of determination.
!['Spy kids' face identity crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Spy kids' face identity crisis
The sons and daughters of four couples accused of spying for Russia can't even be totally sure of their names.
![Hollywood stars get working on their Russian accents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Hollywood stars get working on their Russian accents
The so-called 'Stalingrad stunner' slept, shopped and schmoozed her way across London and New York's high society.
![Deep cover Russian spies lived the American dream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Deep cover Russian spies lived the American dream
An ex-KGB officer claims that Russian intelligence services are running 40 to 50 couples as deep cover agents in the US.