MOSCOW

Russian space-explorers to be given bamboo clothing as it is lighter and more durable.

North Caucasus Islamic extremists 'planned' to bomb facility storing VX, sarin and Soman.

Lon Snowden says he hopes to see his son but has no idea about his whereabouts.

Moscow security body advises paintball could be used in simulated combat exercises.

US and Russia agree on draft resolution on Syria's chemical weapons, ending weeks of diplomatic deadlock.

Schooner with cargo of live crabs sailing to South Korean port targeted in Sea of Japan.

Golden Girls's 2014 calendar contains skimpily dressed models minus nudity.

Afghan drug cartel active in Russia with a £3.8bn heroin market.

Russia to anchor 10 warships near Syrian coast as tensions remain high over chemical weapons.

Russian military creating cyber security command and operational wing.

Russia's latest Voronezh-class early warning system will be deployed near Orsk in Orenburg region.

Tehran's foreign minister says Iran held nuclear talks with Moscow over new nuclear power plant construction.

Convicted opposition leader Navalny hopes to win election following release pending appeal.

White House repeats its demand to Moscow to return Snowden to US.

Snowden seeking temporary asylum in Russia - and sources suggest ministers may grant him free travel.

White House says Moscow is facilitating Snowden with 'propaganda platform' as Obama and Putin hold telephone conversation.

Russian deputy foreign minister says fighters include US and European nationals.

Other Latin American nations said to be ready to shelter NSA whistleblower.

Putin demanded that Snowden stop all anti-American activity as condition of any asylum bid.

The Russian parliament has invited NSA whistleblower Snowden to share more details about the alleged spying activities on Russian citizens by the US.

WikiLeaks warns whistleblower Snowden could end up in Russia for life if US continues to 'bully' intermediary countries.