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Red alert over 'hostile' kiwi found in Russia

While a kiwi has been allegedly found in a Russian town, similiar reports have turned out to be hoaxes.

Theatrical history endures at revived landmark

Putin drops strongest hint yet of bid for presidency

Vladimir Putin made a speech attacking 'unjustified liberalism or social demagoguery.'

Want to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be lucky

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

Vodka lays waste to Russia's men

Paul Holmes: My hero the first man to go into space

BP running out of time for deal with Rosneft

Crocs snaps back from feared death roll

Sweet rewards of failed espionage

Satellite project to predict earthquakes will 'help save lives'

Ex Soviet drinkers just can't say 'nyet'

Good Taste: Love story through the grapevine

It's that time of year again when we're compelled to buy a sentimental card for our loved ones and go out for a set-menu meal - or wallow in our singledom.

Ageing population worry for Russia

Let there be (more) light, says Medvedev

There's not much the Kremlin can do to get rid of the long and difficult Russian winter.

Naomi Campbell talks fights and fitness with Russian PM

They have both posed topless for the cameras, both enjoy the limelight, and are both seen as sex symbols.

Success: Boardmaker catches growth wave

Technical advances help windsurfing company chase overseas sales.

Heather Mills injured in skiing accident

The charity campaigner - who was accepted on to the British Disabled Ski Team last month - sustained an injury to her leg when skiing at 100 kilometres per hour during a 24-hour race.

No Kiwis in Moscow airport blast - McCully