Traditionally, west of country and Kiev has been Ukrainian-speaking, while east and south speak Russian.

More than 140,000 people have been killed and at least 500,000 wounded in Syria's three-year conflict.

Russians Oleg Kotov and Sergei Ryazansky and NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins touch down in Kazakhstan.

The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 enters its sixth day today.

Russian UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin reiterated "Russia will fulfill its historical responsibility" towards Crimea.

Palestinians reject that claim, underlining that they already recognised Israel in 1993.

So far little has emerged about the passengers who used the stolen passports to board the vanished flight.

Ibrahim Ouattara, 26, one of the accused and the leader of the group, was sentenced to seven years in prison.

American golfer elated with victory over big names.

Batsman’s all-round performance helps team win against England.