Russia and South Korea begin their FIFA World Cup accounts on Tuesday looking to to come out victorious in Group H, which is almost certainly going to be dominated by Belgium.

Russia and South Korea face off in their opening match in the 2014 Brazil World Cup and both sides will be looking to start the tournament on the right foot in Cuiaba.

Despite the Ukranian crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken time to remember Hugo Chávez on the anniversary of his death.

A giant asteroid has zoomed past our planet on Monday night at a speed of 27,000 miles per hour.

Evgeni Plushenko, the superstar of Russian figure skating, has withrdawn from the men's individual event at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

As round robin play in the Winter Olympics continues, find out when and where to watch four major Thursday match-ups in the men's division of Olympic Curling.

Curling, that odd yet entertaining Winter Olympic classic began today in Sochi. You can check out the full schedule for this sport here.

As we look to the competition Men's Figure Skating Program at the Sochi Winter Olympics here are a look at some of the greatest performances in the sport's history.

Russian officials have today reacted to news reported by ABC on Wednesday that at the U.S. had issued a "toothpaste alert."

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics are just hours away and as always the figure skating competition is set to be one of the main events of the Games.

A new documentary airing on the UK's Channel 4 called "Hunted" shows just how difficult the situation is for the Russian LGBT community.

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics are just days away and already controversy is emerging after it emerged that journalist accommodation was seriously lacking.

The Sochi Olympics are just days away - here are 10 inspirational quotes from past Olympians to inspire you for 2014.

Though safety concerns continue to mount ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia mayor Anatoly Pakhmov said recently that gay people do not live in his city, a statement that has sparked a high level of debate.

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games are just a few weeks away - here are 5 Facts To Get Ready To Watch 2014 Olympics This Winter.

The Olympic Opening Ceremony to the Sochi Winter Olympics will take place on Feb. 7 commencing at 8:14 p.m., or 20:14.

The Sochi Olympics begin Feb. 7, 2014 and run through to Feb. 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

A suicide bomb attack inside a train station in Russia has left 16 people dead and several injured.

Syria has accepted the proposal put forth by the Russian government offering to take control of all Syria’s chemical weapons.

Russia will remain the host of the 2013 Miss Universe pageant despite a petition demanding a venue change.

The 'Prison Break' star declined an invitation from a Russian film festival.

Alexey Sorokin makes controversial remarks comparing gays to Nazis.

Openly gay athletes are not ensured safety during their visit to the Russian Winter Olympics and the IOC might be siding with Putin's regime.

Obama cancels meeting with Putin in Moscow amid tensions over NSA leaker Snowden.

In reaction to Russia’s decision to grant NSA leaker Edward Snowden asylum for one year, the White House said it was “extremely disappointed”, and several US senators bared their teeth in statements. John McCain said it was “a disgrace and a deliberate effort to embarrass the United States,” adding, “It is a slap in the face of all Americans.”

Edward Snowden will be allowed to live and work in Russia for at least one-year.

"He's planning to arrange his life here," said Anatoly Kucherena, Snowden's lawyer in Russia. "He plans to get a job. And, I think, that all his further decisions will be made considering the situation he found himself in."

The US Olympic Committee will not support a boycott of the 2014 Sochi games.

Russian president says NSA whistleblower is a "free man" as he attempts to escape airport in Moscow.

Israel has issued a warning to Russia saying the government should not go through with plans to deliver arms to Syria.