If the peoples of Syria and Lebanon are to press forward and build on their recent achievements- a big "if"- they must slay the three golden calves that are largely responsible for their suffering.

Israel says it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas.

Syria's interim rulers are trying to form a united national army after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year ...

Syria's interim rulers are trying to form a united national army after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year.