Shorts11 Feb 2016 14:26 GMT
The Buryat language traces its origins to Mongolia, but many fear it is dying out.
Environment19 May 2015 12:33 GMT
Villagers struggle to cope as world's largest freshwater lake drops to its lowest level in 60 years.
Global Warming10 May 2015 11:01 GMT
Massive amounts of powerful methane gas under the Arctic have some scientists worried about apocalyptic results.
Religion27 Apr 2015 10:56 GMT
One of the world's oldest spiritual belief systems has attracted new followers since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Arts & Culture29 Jan 2015 11:52 GMT
Urbanisation and commercialisation threaten vestiges of ancient craft practised by tribes in Afghanistan.
Interactive01 Jul 2014 14:14 GMT
Al Jazeera examines the deadly coronavirus which has spread to at least 20 countries and killed more than 300 people.
Poverty & Development15 Apr 2014 10:23 GMT
Treatment for autism in the region has progressed, but lack of awareness and support services remains a challenge.
Europe08 Apr 2014 08:48 GMT
Attacker bludgeons three women with a hammer as they sleep in central London's Cumberland Hotel.
Politics25 Mar 2014 11:57 GMT
Head of Syrian National Coalition criticises lack of opposition representation at Arab League summit.
Politics23 Mar 2014 11:17 GMT
The Muslim Brotherhood's role in politics will be the elephant in the room as a polarised Arab League meets in Kuwait.
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