MUAMMAR GADDAFI taunted his Libyan enemies and their Western backers last night as rebel forces battled pockets of loyalists across Tripoli in an urgent quest to find and silence the fugitive strongman.

THEY are creatures from the abyss described as the closest things to extra-terrestrial life which can be found on this planet.

IT IS almost certain the Olympic Torch will visit Ireland next year for the first time in the history of the Games.

Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi will not be coming to the London 2012 Olympics, the Government said today.

USAIN Bolt’s father believes the humble yam is responsible for his son’s world record breaking 100m run on Saturday night.

Energy giant Shell confirmed its return to Libya today after agreeing the terms of its first major project in the country for 30 years.

Royal Dutch/Shell Group said it is actively in talks with the National Oil Company of Libya (NOC) for possible alliance in Tripoli's oil and gas sector.

THERE will be no last minute race for qualifying standards for next year’s Olympic Games and Irish athletes will be selected only if they achieve the A standards as the Olympic Council of Ireland strives to get the best prepared team ever to Athens.