Deep in Siberia, psychology experts claim they have made an astonishing breakthrough in curing drink and drug addicts.

The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.

Altai route for gas to China could take priority, reported Reuters.

Replica shows visage of 16 year old fighter buried with her weapons and horses.

Pictured: the gleaming riches no-one was meant to see belonging to an ancient nomad potentate, and his queen...or was she his concubine? 

Yakutsk, currently hosting the Children of Asia International sports games was forced to halt arrivals and departures.

Cub was shot in the legs but there are fears the mother was also slain by poachers.

After more than a month away from his mountain cave, 100-year-old lama will soon be taken on journey back to cave from where he was stolen.