As police say lama found in lotus positon was destined for sale on black market, there are claims it was one step away from becoming a Buddha.

Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.

As a debate is underway on culling as many as 250,000 reindeer due to overgrazing, Research Professor Bruce C Forbes warns against some proposed solutions.

Winter comes to summer including freak hailstorms, mega-flooding but also wild fires.

The Russian president pledges to open up exports of liquefied natural gas to meet Far East demand.

Haunting beauty of massive hole as scientists examine frozen lake formed after giant blowout.

Birds that Vladimir Putin tried to save have 'almost disappeared' due to illegal shooting.

Stunning statue with 'encrypted codes' is 11,000 years old, even more ancient than previously believed.