Forensic tests underway in America as mother appeals for Russian witnesses, alleging 'foul play' and police 'cover-up’.

A judge in the Russian Far East slept during a case in his court before locking up a man for five years in jail, it is claimed.

Law enforcement officers sought to 'force confessions from students' in case of US citizen Colin Madsen, found dead in Buryatia.

Askar Smagulov, 25, was wounded when attacker 'plunged 10-centimetre blade into his eye socket after late night row over noise'.

Macabre cargo including 37 elk lips impounded after FSB tip-off. CAUTION: STRONG IMAGES

A man shot dead his entire family after his estranged 38 year old wife refused his bid to woo her back with flowers. 

One victim suffered bullet wounds, two more injured after jumping out of window in Barabinsk.

Prosecutors and university investigating case after allegations against pair of 'ecologists'.

Respected wildlife expert gunned down in Omsk region tragedy.