Despite the recent storms of criticism facing the International Criminal Court, particularly from the African Union, there are many good reasons …

  HERMEL/BEIRUT: A suicide car bombing targeting an Army post in the northeastern town of Hermel killed three people including two soldiers …

Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych fled from Kiev on Saturday as the protest movement against his government continued to gain ground. His departure follows a deal signed yesterday with opposition leaders that dilutes his power, establishes a transitional government, and moves toward early elections, according to The Washington Post.

It also left his presidential residence just 12 miles from the city unoccupied, but not for very long.

Hundreds of protesters and journalists entered his incredible compound to find that Yanukovych was living in the lap of luxury. Besides his huge mansion, the president had his own private zoo, golf course, helipad, and even a massive boat.

  Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri held talks Friday with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi in the Italian capital Rome, in a meeting …