MOSCOW (Reuters) - Once as highly regarded as cosmonauts, ballerinas and nuclear scientists, Russian circus stars have wowed generations. But the lure of high-wire acts, slapstick clowns, lion tamers, ...

Clips from the scene capture the tiger weaving through rows of seats as startled spectators hurried out of its path.

A terrifying incident occurred at a circus in Russa when a tiger escaped its enclosure, creating panic as it roamed near a ...

RUSSIAN -- Russian officials opened a criminal investigation Thursday after a circus bear attacked and injured its trainer during a performance in the north of the country. Amateur video showed the ...

Police in Russia have launched an investigation after a circus tiger dramatically broke free during a performance and leapt into the crowd. The clip, which has circulated widely online, begins by ...

MOSCOW -- Wandering backstage at the Great Moscow State Circus is like stepping into a strange childhood dream. The clown sneaks a cigarette. An elephant greets a visitor with a raised front leg and ...

Flying acrobatics, synchronized unicycling, artful juggling, acts of balancing and the magical effects of black lights make up the Russian American Kids Circus, set to wow a Maryland Hall audience 3 p ...

During a circus performance in Russia, the safety curtain fell and a tiger jumped into the audience area. However, no one was injured and the animal was captured. What a US destroyer shooting a cargo ...