The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia in Tbilisi next month could be in doubt after FAI officials expressed “concern” over the conflict in the country.

RUSSIAN media yesterday savaged President Vladimir Putin as the respected editor of Russia’s Izvestia daily was forced to quit in what he and media analysts linked to the paper’s critical coverage of the authorities’ handling of the school siege.

At least 30 people are missing after an avalanche in Southern Russia.