The increase in temperature in the Arctic has already caused the sea-ice there to melt.

YAKUTIA.

Text of "Novosti" news report by state-controlled Russian Channel One TV on 6 February [Presenter] The third power unit of the Svetlinsk hydroelectric power plant was ceremonially opened this morning [6 February].

By Shaun Walker Journey to the coldest city on earth Think our winter's been a bit grim? Try visiting Yakutsk - the Russian city where 'a bit nippy' means minus 50C, and a quick dash to the corner shop could end in frostbite.

MOSCOW. July 13 (Interfax) - Millhouse Capital, the vehicle for the interests of tycoon Roman Abramovich and his partners, has acquired the Dvoinoye gold ore deposit in Chukotka, company spokesman John Mann told Interfax. He declined to provide further details, including the price of the deal.