Russia

Sochi Winter Olmypics 2014: South Korea Launches Formal Protest Following Olympics Result; Why?

The South Korean Olympic Committee has submitted a formal protest Defending champion of women's figure skating from South Korea, Yuna Kim, settled for a silver medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Sochi Winter Olympics News, Results & Update: Athletes Caught Cheating in Sochi; What Happens Next?

It took until the final days of the Sochi games, but sure enough cheaters have been found. It took until the final days of the Sochi Winter Olympic games, but, sure enough, cheaters have been found.

U.S. Sochi Winter Olympic Medal Count Recap: Maddie Bowman Skis For Gold

Thursday had everything you can want in a Winter Olympics. Thursday had everything you can want in a Winter Olympics. Who knew that the 15th day of competition would be so full of grace, heartbreak, breakthroughs and more.

Sochi Winter Olympics U.S. Figure Skating: Ashley Wagner Looks to Shock The World with Gold

Ashley Wagner insisted she belonged at the Olympics ever since her controversial addition to the U.S. Figure Skating team.

Punk Band Pussy Riot Arrested in Sochi While Planning Protest

Members of the punk protest band Pussy Riot were released this morning after being detained in Sochi, host city for the Winter Olympics.

Sochi Olympics 2014: Bode Miller Reaches Milestone; What Did He Do?

Bode Miller came into his fifth Olympics with a more serious demeanor than he’s normally shown. Bode Miller came into his fifth Olympics with a more serious demeanor than he's normally shown as he became the oldest person in Olympic history to become an Alpine Ski Medalist.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 News: T.J. Oshie Becomes Star After Leading U.S. Hockey Team Past Russia

St. Louis Blues right wing T.J. Oshie boosted American patriotism Saturday, leading team USA to victory over the Russians at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, by scoring four goals on six shots in a shootout.

Sochi Olympics 2014: Will American Men's Ice Hockey Team Win Gold?

The Olympic Men's Hockey tournament is still in the preliminary rounds, but a classic matchup has already taken place.

Russian Olympic Speed Skater Victor An Medal Count: Former South Korean Athlete is Persona Non Grata in His Homeland

Victor An is an Olympic bronze medalist for Russia. Victor An is an Olympic bronze medalist for Russia. Ahn Hyun-Soo was an Olympic gold and bronze medalist for South Korea.

Sochi 2014 Schedule & Opening Ceremony Update: Pussy Riot Urges Americans to "Take a Hard Look" at Russia

“Americans who will be at the Winter Olympics should look beyond the facilities created for the games and take a hard look at the host country,” says Pussy Riot in a report by The Moscow Times.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Winston Watts Talks Jamaican Bobsled Team Schedule After Lost Luggage

Jamaica's bobsled team is hoping to have a Cool Runnings finish at the Sochi 2014 Olympics, but they might have a hard time doing so without the rest of their equipment.

Moscow School Shooting: Student Kills Geography Teacher with a Rifle; Shoots Police Dead As Well

A high school student in Moscow, Russia shoots and kills a geography teacher and a police officer in a school-shooting incident.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Host City Has Stray Dog Problem; How Will They Handle It?

Sochi has not been the most welcoming place for world travelers and this week the Russian city found itself embroiled in yet another controversy affecting the general public.

Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Sochi Mayor Says Gays Do Not Live In His City

The unsafe cultural climate for LGBT people in Russia has already turned away many of the world's sports fans and now it only looks like it will be getting worse.

Sochi Olympics Terror Attack Threats: Officials in Hungary, Switzerland Receive Threats; Will Putin's Legacy Hang in the Balance?

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games take place February 7 to 23. The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games take place Feb. 7 to 23. That's only a couple of weeks away, but security remains a concern for host country Russia.

Doomsday Clock 2014: Is Five Minutes to the End of Civilization Accurate?

On Tuesday, the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced that the Doomsday Clock is now set at five minutes to midnight.

BRICS: Industrialized Countries with Growing Economic Power

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are five countries that comprise BRICS, a network of nations with major emerging national economies. These newly industrialized countries set themselves apart with their budding nominal growth, and their great influence on global and local affairs. Also G-20 members (group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governor from 20 major economies), the five countries represent an estimated $4 trillion (US) in foreign reserves and a combined grossed domestic product (GDP) of $16.039 trillion (US).

History of AK-47: Remembering the Creator of the World's Most Popular Firearm

The AK-47 is the world’s most prolific firearm. The AK-47 (or Avtomat Kalashnikova) is the world's most prolific firearm. Over 100 million have been made and they find use in every part of the world.

USA Winter Olympics Team 2014 News: Caitlin Cahow, Other Gay Athletes to Head U.S. Delegation

The United States Government is sending a stern message to Russia ahead of the February 7th start of the Sochi Winter Olympic games.

Russia Enters Smartphone Race, Releases Dual Screen Yotaphone

A new smartphone with two screens went on sale in Russia and other European nations on Wednesday, marking the first time Russia introduces the market that is largely controlled by American companies

Boeing Airliner Crash: Plane Crashes in Russia; Kills 50 on Board

The Russian aviation industry, with their already poor aviation record, suffered another blow when a Boeing 737 crashed during landing at the Kazan airport about 450 miles east of the capital.