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Fifty years ago a Russian captain threw a a bottle overboard. It's just been found
Putin awards hero pilot Russia's top medal
Hero of Russian Federation: Captain Yusupov awarded by the Russian premier.
Miracle on Moscow: Hero pilot's emergency landing in cornfield
Quick thinking and a terrifying emergency landing in a cornfield saved 226 lives onboard.
Bird strike! Hero pilot lands packed jet in cornfield
Pilot's actions save 233 lives after the plane hits flock of seagulls on takeoff.
'Dirty bomb': Mystery Russian 'superweapon' kills five
When an experimental missile exploded at a secret base, things were immediately odd.
Russians feel the pain of Vladimir Putin's regime
Financial Times: Anger intensifies in Moscow over a flatlining economy.
Alexander Gillespie: Nuclear weapons control at point of collapse
Comment: Is this an end to decades of non-proliferation and reduction of nuclear weapons?
China's threat over US missiles: 'We will not stand idly by'
China says it will take countermeasures if the US deploys missiles in Indo-Pacific region.
In Ukraine, a rival to Putin rises
New York Times: The former comedian has had an unconventional rise to power.
Was Polish scandal a Russian test for US election tampering?
Polish politicians used a side door to get to the VIP section of a posh Warsaw restaurant.
US to test new weapon as US-Russia arms control treaty dies
Washington and Moscow walked out of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty.
Old man of Russia: Tour guide's tragic story draws crowds
With full white beard and messy hair, he could have stepped from the pages of a novel.
Putin's 'secret daughter' breaks silence
Vladimir Putin's children have stayed out of the limelight — until now.
Russian police arrest more than 1000 in Moscow protest
Protests over the Moscow city council election have erupted in Russia's largest city.
A horror movie-themed website told readers to 'hunt' gay people. Then an activist was stabbed to death.
The frightening Russian website promoted hunting gay people as a "game".
South Korea fires at Russian jet in its airspace
The South Korean military has fired two warning shots at a Russian military aircraft.
Privacy fears: FaceApp's sinister terms and conditions
It's the app that allows users a glimpse into their future but there's a worrying detail.
World champs to be valuable experience for climber
Whanganui's Rachel Māia's next challenge is world paraclimbing championships in France.
Three people lived in this village, until two were murdered
New York Times: Thirty years ago, the village of Dobrusa had about 200 residents.
Russia's terrifying new 'superweapon' revealed
Imagine a missile that can choose its own target, decide when to attack and how.
Sex trafficker's shock act on Russian teen
16-year-old schoolgirl trying to sell her virginity online got lured into a vile sex plot.
Ex-oil mogul remains in Russia as drink-driving case delayed again
The reported billionaire was charged after a complaint about his driving.
Giant new dome built to contain Chernobyl's radioactive debris revealed
The shelter is the largest movable land-based structure ever constructed.
Shock detail of doomed sub's final moments
Strange detail noticed at funeral of those killed in sub disaster has raised questions.
Father attacked his daughters with pepper spray. But this time they fought back
There was nothing unusual about the violence. This time the outcome was different.
Kiwi man helps reunite Russian siblings
The four siblings were reconnected within days of posting on the Kiwi man's page.
'Top secret' Russian submarine's mysterious mission
Russian sub at the centre of a fatal fire is the most secret of their military fleet.
Fire on Russian submarine kills at least 14 sailors
The submarine was allegedly conducting surveys of the Barents Sea when fire broke out.
A monster to history, Stalin is a tourist magnet in his hometown
New York Times: How do you market a homegrown monster to the rest of the world?
True identity of emaciated 'living mummy' revealed
Tragic truth behind the story of an emaciated man who "survived in a bear den" revealed.
Icy handshake after 'despicable act'
UK PM refused to smile as she shook hand of Russia's President, later slamming him.
Like old pals, Trump, Putin make light of election meddling
Election meddling, freedom of the press - it seems to be a lighthearted joke for Trump.