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From Siberia To The Sahara: Huskies Conquer Mauritania
While the sweltering heat is not ideal for the Arctic breed, huskies have a great capacity to adapt, said Hela Rokbani of France's Animal Protection Society (SPA).
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Ancient Burial Mound in Siberia Discovered With Evidence of Human Sacrifice: Study
Archaeologists in southern Siberia have discovered a 2,800-year-old burial mound containing an elite individual along with sacrifices of at least one human and 18 horses. The kurgan, dating to the 9th century B.C., is one of the earliest known to display elements of Scythian burial practices, such as human and animal sacrifices, and may mark the be...
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Siberian Craters Explained: Thawing Permafrost and Methane Gas Trigger Explosive Craters
Researchers have revealed the cause behind the enormous craters found in Siberia's permafrost, linking them to thawing conditions and explosive methane gas releases. As the surface melts, water seeps into ancient cryopegs, pockets of salty water trapped beneath the permafrost. The resulting pressure build-up causes cracks to form, leading to explos...
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Siberian Crater’s Mysterious Growth Could Be Due to Methane Gas, Scientists Find
In Siberia, a massive crater emerged explosively in the tundra, sending ice and rock hundreds of feet away and creating a large circular scar. This event marked the 17th crater discovered in the Yamal and Gyda peninsulas since 2013, attracting significant scientific interest. The craters are believed to be linked to climate change, with modern tool...
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Giant "Gateway To Hell" In Siberia Has Tripled In Size In Just 30 Years, Scientists Discover
A giant hole in Siberia, known as the "Gateway to Hell", is expanding faster than anticipated due to climate change, scientists have found.
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Dramatic Video Captures Train's Journey Through Siberian Wildfire
The incident reportedly occurred in the mountainous Muysky district of Siberia, a region currently grappling with extensive wildfires.
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Siberia Freezes In Temperatures Below -58 Degrees Celsius
Arctic weather enfolded swathes of Russia on Tuesday, with temperatures in the wilds of Siberia falling to minus 58 degrees Celsius (minus 72 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Ukraine Claims Railway Sabotage Attacks In Russia's Siberia
Ukraine claimed on Friday to have orchestrated attacks on a Russian railway line in Siberia, thousands of kilometres from the frontline, in the latest reported sabotage incidents inside Russian territory.
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"Miracle": Plane Makes Emergency Landing In A Field In Russia
There were 161 people in the flight, including 23 children and six crew members.
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Putin Critic Alexei Navalny's Ally On Trial For Forming "Extremist Organisation"
An ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny went on trial in Siberia on Monday on charges of creating an "extremist organisation", as authorities press ahead with a crackdown on dissent amid Russia's assault on Ukraine.
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Russian Reporter Loses Appeal Against 22-Year Jail Term
Russia's supreme court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by prominent investigative journalist Ivan Safronov against his 22-year prison sentence for high treason.
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Kyiv Bristles At 'Kidnappings' As Russians Foster Ukrainian Children
At their home in the middle of Siberia, Russian pastor Roman Vinogradov and his wife Yekaterina are the new foster parents of five children from Moscow-occupied eastern Ukraine.
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In Pics: The World's Coldest City Is Currently At -50 Degrees Celsius
People in this city are dressed in layers for the cold weather and think that dressing appropriately is the best way to stay safe.
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Video: Plane's Rear Door Opens Mid-Air On Russian Charter Flight
Passengers aboard a Russian charter plane feared for their lives after a rear door of their ageing aircraft sprang open mid-flight and sucked out their luggage into the void.
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20 Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Russian Home For Elderly: Report
A fire broke out on Friday in an unregistered home for the elderly in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, killing 20 people, Tass news agency quoted emergency services as saying.
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From Siberia To The Sahara: Huskies Conquer Mauritania
While the sweltering heat is not ideal for the Arctic breed, huskies have a great capacity to adapt, said Hela Rokbani of France's Animal Protection Society (SPA).
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Ancient Burial Mound in Siberia Discovered With Evidence of Human Sacrifice: Study
Archaeologists in southern Siberia have discovered a 2,800-year-old burial mound containing an elite individual along with sacrifices of at least one human and 18 horses. The kurgan, dating to the 9th century B.C., is one of the earliest known to display elements of Scythian burial practices, such as human and animal sacrifices, and may mark the be...
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Siberian Craters Explained: Thawing Permafrost and Methane Gas Trigger Explosive Craters
Researchers have revealed the cause behind the enormous craters found in Siberia's permafrost, linking them to thawing conditions and explosive methane gas releases. As the surface melts, water seeps into ancient cryopegs, pockets of salty water trapped beneath the permafrost. The resulting pressure build-up causes cracks to form, leading to explos...
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Siberian Crater’s Mysterious Growth Could Be Due to Methane Gas, Scientists Find
In Siberia, a massive crater emerged explosively in the tundra, sending ice and rock hundreds of feet away and creating a large circular scar. This event marked the 17th crater discovered in the Yamal and Gyda peninsulas since 2013, attracting significant scientific interest. The craters are believed to be linked to climate change, with modern tool...
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Giant "Gateway To Hell" In Siberia Has Tripled In Size In Just 30 Years, Scientists Discover
A giant hole in Siberia, known as the "Gateway to Hell", is expanding faster than anticipated due to climate change, scientists have found.
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Dramatic Video Captures Train's Journey Through Siberian Wildfire
The incident reportedly occurred in the mountainous Muysky district of Siberia, a region currently grappling with extensive wildfires.
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Siberia Freezes In Temperatures Below -58 Degrees Celsius
Arctic weather enfolded swathes of Russia on Tuesday, with temperatures in the wilds of Siberia falling to minus 58 degrees Celsius (minus 72 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Ukraine Claims Railway Sabotage Attacks In Russia's Siberia
Ukraine claimed on Friday to have orchestrated attacks on a Russian railway line in Siberia, thousands of kilometres from the frontline, in the latest reported sabotage incidents inside Russian territory.
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"Miracle": Plane Makes Emergency Landing In A Field In Russia
There were 161 people in the flight, including 23 children and six crew members.
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Putin Critic Alexei Navalny's Ally On Trial For Forming "Extremist Organisation"
An ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny went on trial in Siberia on Monday on charges of creating an "extremist organisation", as authorities press ahead with a crackdown on dissent amid Russia's assault on Ukraine.
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Russian Reporter Loses Appeal Against 22-Year Jail Term
Russia's supreme court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by prominent investigative journalist Ivan Safronov against his 22-year prison sentence for high treason.
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Kyiv Bristles At 'Kidnappings' As Russians Foster Ukrainian Children
At their home in the middle of Siberia, Russian pastor Roman Vinogradov and his wife Yekaterina are the new foster parents of five children from Moscow-occupied eastern Ukraine.
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In Pics: The World's Coldest City Is Currently At -50 Degrees Celsius
People in this city are dressed in layers for the cold weather and think that dressing appropriately is the best way to stay safe.
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Video: Plane's Rear Door Opens Mid-Air On Russian Charter Flight
Passengers aboard a Russian charter plane feared for their lives after a rear door of their ageing aircraft sprang open mid-flight and sucked out their luggage into the void.
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20 Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Russian Home For Elderly: Report
A fire broke out on Friday in an unregistered home for the elderly in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, killing 20 people, Tass news agency quoted emergency services as saying.
