Russia

An ice sculpture contest is perhaps the main event of the annual Russian Winter Festival, which is being held in the centre of Moscow.

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A last-seconds dig by Petri Kontiola earned team Finland a 3-2 win against Russia at Moscow

The removal of a World War II monument in the Georgian city of Kutasi has led to the death of two people. Several people have been injured and remain in critical conditions.

When the temperature plunges in Moscow, you usually only have two options: to be snug at home or take to the streets and shiver. Now city pensioners are setting an example by choosing something new.

The Winter Olympics in Vancouver is just a couple of months away. But that is no cause for rest for some of the summer sports, as Russia tries to revive its glory in gymnastics.

There was never going to be a consensus on climate change. How can you reach a consensus on something that is changing?

While the Copenhagen summit is unlikely to result in a legally-binding treaty, the countries have expressed willingness to produce a roadmap and coordinate action before they meet again next year.

Dmitry Medvedev is meeting Barack Obama on the sidelines of the Copenhagen summit to discuss a new nuclear arms reduction treaty.