Move comes after American takes off on Moscow's Soyuz rocket for international orbital platform.

Members of the public give chase as the attacker flees.

US president also tells authorities to to determine whether marijuana should be reclassified as a less dangerous substance.

Family say authorities forced statements out of them to exonerate the guilty.

Police believe pressure from overflowing river knocked down the barrier.

Growing number of people airing grievances as propoganda sham crumbles.

Diplomats try to put brave face on, saying spotlight still on Xinjiang even if vote fails.

Moscow’s demands to expel Ukraine envoy adds strain to relationship with traditional ally.

This is due to soaring energy prices as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.       

Officials say nine bodies recovered, 12 people rescued so far.         

City introduced laws against crime in aftermath of 2019 protests.

Former PM’s office says his test results show a clean bill of health.  

False reports attempt to spread fear among Europeans about how sanctions against Moscow will ruin their lives.

Police say former cop stormed childcare facility, returned home, killed family, self.

Motive of assault not immediately known.

2,216mm is highest since 1950.

Authorities relieved to discover no threatening items.

Several more feared missing.

Toru Kubota convicted of encouraging dissent against military.

Joseph Sullivan guilty of paying off perpetrators in bitcoin to reveal security vulnerabilities without doing harm.

Eric Weinberg accused of luring young women for photo shoots, and then sexually assaulting them.

Massive climate impact of temperature-control for snowy arenas in desert not a deterrent to sports bodies.

John Ramirez put to death by lethal injection.

Large, unfunded package could lead to significant rise in fiscal deficits in the medium-term, agency says.

Appointment follows second coup in less than 9 months.