The BBC's Alastair Lawson profiles the elusive leader of the Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka.

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half and BBC Devon columnist Clive Stuart-Smith reflects on his side's win over Coventry and Richie Pugh's attempts to emulate X Factor finalist Rhydian Roberts.

President-elect Barack Obama promises the rapid implementation of measures to stimulate the ailing US economy.

President-elect Barack Obama names his top economic advisers to oversee a huge economic stimulus package.

The Isle of Man's reputation as a conference centre is growing, the tourism minister says.

The launch of two top titles for consoles has confirmed the UK's position as a centre of gaming creatvity.

A County Down company wins new business in Asia and Europe after investing in international marketing.

The scale and reach of the Obama campaign in North Carolina leaves the McCain camp despondent in what was thought to be a solidly Republican state.

Ex-Ospreys boss Lyn Jones becomes a coaching consultant for Welsh Premiership club the Steelmen.

The world's media reacts to the US rejection of a proposed $700bn bail-out of its financial sector.

Multiplayer online games go racing for real

The work of police officers involved in solving a hammer attack case is officially recognised.

A tourist bus runs through one of Glasgow's most deprived areas over the weekend to highlight the area's heritage.

A look behind the scenes at new BBC One series Merlin, and how the latest incarnation deals with the ancient tale.

The impact of Wall Street job losses are being felt in countless small businesses.

Another electronic book reader has arrived, ready to do battle with its paper cousins. But, writes cultural critic Stephen Bayley, it faces an uphill struggle against a truly beautiful knowledge delivery platform.

As India looks to become a major tourist destination, experts say it must do more than just spruce up its heritage sites.

"You need uncertainty at the core of every competition"

Original Peter Pan artwork and unseen letters from JRR Tolkien and Agatha Christie go on display.

How the plot to make liquid bombs was smashed - and why it began in the first place.