Home-cooked blini stuffed with sour cream, cheese or caviar have been a regular staple in Russian families for centuries. Now residents in cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg can order the crepe-like snacks to go.

• February 10, 2010

Viktor Yanukovych, winner of Ukraine's presidential election, calls on rival Yulia Tymoshenko to abandon her protests and resign as PM.

• February 10, 2010

German Foreign Minister Westerwelle has called for additional troops to be sent to Afghanistan. He was speaking during a parliament debate on the government's new strategy for the country.

• February 10, 2010

A preliminary vote count shows opposition candidate Viktor Yanukovych has narrowly defeated Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine's presidential race. Tymoshenko has said she will challenge the results.

• February 10, 2010

The civilian population of Marjah, a farming community in Helmand, Afghanistan, are fleeing ahead of a huge NATO operation designed to defeat the entrenched Taliban in the region and restore government control.

• February 10, 2010

A day after China was confirmed as the world's largest exporter, figures for January show continued export strength.

• February 10, 2010

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he is concerned about the "escalating and dangerous" threat posed by Israel.

• February 10, 2010

Sudan says it is ready to normalise ties with neighbouring Chad, raising hopes of an end to the Darfur conflict.

• February 10, 2010