Tyva republic registers Saudi-like heat but is also hit by wildfires.

Intrigue over visit and whether it heralds future business co-operation.

An investigation is underway in Tyva region over thousands of people being left without heating in temperatures of minus 40C.

A day of mourning will be held on Thursday for the victims of a fatal five metre high avalanche  that struck a group of seven teenagers. 

Rescuers vow to find helicopter that vanished in strong winds on 10 October.

Six holy men summon players' ancestors, begging for support in the game against Spain.

Members of two families perished and others are missing as emergency services scrambled to the scene.

Location still a mystery for aching president's away-from-it-all hike.

Problems may not be over yet, warn meteorologists, as police are on high alert in 14 areas.