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

Charting wonderful friendships and shedding light on a region little known and understood by the West, James dreams of a best-seller with his travel memoirs.

Anatoliy Trapko, 28, attempted to rape the girl, and killed her after he failed because of 'sexual problems', say police.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

Police save the child from clutches of man, 40, with another version that she was to be 'sold for human organs' on black market.

Aged 20, he never went to school but is confident he will easily pass university entrance exams.

In 2012, the residents of Tumul all stopped drinking vodka and other intoxicating drinks as the village went dry...

'Werewolf' Mikhail Popkov confessed to reign of terror to 'cleanse' streets of prostitutes, yet relatives say he is innocent.