RAFIK HARIRI, a billionaire who helped rebuild his country after decades of war but resigned as Lebanese prime minister last fall after a sharp dispute with Syria, was killed yesterday in a massive bomb explosion that tore through his motorcade.

The American University Hospital said Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was dead when he arrived at hospital after the massive bomb explosion that ravaged his motorcade on Beirut’s famed seafront corniche today.

Three Palestinians disguised as Israeli soldiers sneaked into an army post today, gunning down four Israelis before they themselves were killed by troops - the first deadly attack since last week’s Middle East summit.

Media and pop mogul Simon Fuller is set to rake in more millions after adding the two finalists of hit show American Idol to his books today.