A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.

Possible route could see 400km/hour bullet train pass through heart of Siberia and Altai region with stops in major cities.

Trans Siberian trains are on schedule despite rivers breaking their banks and plans to evacuate the gateway of Khabarovsk.

Rising tensions have led to Pyongyang threatening missile and nuclear strikes against the United States and its ally South Korea.

Reclusive state bordering Russian Far East claims to have 'joined the ranks of advanced nuclear states'.

Long-held dream for a crossing at Yakutsk gets a boost from China. 

Neglected by her parents as well as a 'stepfather from hell': Will no-one help this teenager stranded 6,000 miles from home?

Pictures show how drivers face deadly threat from summer fire 'hell' as fuel truck went at top speed to avoid killer spark.