Phuket-Barnaul flight diverts to China after distress signalAn Azur Air flight from Phuket to Barnaul issued a distress signal over China on January 23 and safely landed in Lanzhou after circling for an hour. Preliminary reports suggest an engine failure as the cause.
Man dies in duplex fire in SaraktashA 49-year-old man perished in a fire that broke out in a two-apartment house in the town of Saraktash, Orenburg region.
Bastrykin Orders Report on Bus Incident in PushkinAlexander Bastrykin demanded a report on the investigation of an incident on a bus where a teenager fought back against the driver. The conflict occurred in Pushkin on January 21.
Garage fire and explosion in Voronezh claims a lifeOne man has died and two others are hospitalized following a fire and explosion at a garage cooperative in Voronezh, according to the Ministry of Health.
Death Case in Mall Reclassified as MurderThe Investigative Committee has reclassified the case as murder by a group after a forensic examination found death by mechanical asphyxiation.
Saratov bailiff accused of selling woman's only homeIn Saratov, a bailiff has been accused of abusing her authority by selling a woman's only home at a discount of over 4 million rubles (about $44,400 at current rates), leaving the victim homeless.
Murmansk Teenager Fakes Bomb Threat to Skip TestA teenager in the Murmansk Region falsely reported a bomb threat at his school to avoid taking a test. Police have initiated a criminal case and imposed travel restrictions on the minor.
Crossroads Stores in St. Petersburg Inspected After Shopper's DeathAfter the death of a visitor in a conflict with security, all stores of the Crossroads network in St. Petersburg have undergone a total inspection. Police and Rosgvardiya (the Russian National Guard) are checking compliance with migration legislation.
