Fechin's father was a destitute craftsman in wood and metal in Russia. When Fechin was four, he became seriously ill and was expected to die, but was restored by the touch of the Ikon of Tischinskoya.

As the temperatures cool down, you may want to turn your thermostats up. To help keep your living space warm and energy use low, make sure furniture, rugs and clothing are not blocking air ducts and ...

VIENTIANE: Laos is ready to become a full-fledged member of BRICS, raised President Thongloun Sisoulith at the BRICS Plus/Outreach plenary session last week in Kazan, Russia, as reported by Tass ...

China aims to scale up infrastructure construction in uniquely strategic Laos to accelerate trade and investment throughout Southeast Asia as Chinese businesses scout for space to grow offshore ...

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Polls closed in Georgia Saturday after an election many citizens saw as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European Union. The pre-election campaign in the ...

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgians headed to the polls Saturday in a ballot many citizens see as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European Union. The pre-election campaign in ...

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia's opposition disputed the results of its election Saturday after officials said the ruling party led the crucial vote which could decide whether the country ...

For one, the Epic Pass covers 10 ski areas in Hakuba Valley (near Nagano) and Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, while the Ikon Pass grants access to the four mountains of Niseko United and Arai Snow Resort.

(Photo: KEVision, NUS King Edward VII Hall) VIENTIANE: Despite not knowing much about Laos, undergraduate Erwin Soh still took a leap of faith, heading over for 17 days to help out at a local school.

Jumabhoy then asked if she had also described Khan as “self-centred” and “lao hong”, a Hokkien phrase. Did the dialect phrase mean that Khan was weak and would crumble with criticism, he asked. Loh ...

Mr Jumabhoy then asked if she had also described Ms Khan as “self-centred” and “lao hong”, a Hokkien phrase. Did the dialect phrase mean that Ms Khan was weak and would crumble with ...