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British teen arrested for attempting to shoot Trump
June 21st, 20160 LAS VEGAS- A man arrested over the weekend trying to wrestle a gun from a police officer at a Las Vegas rally held by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told an investigator he wanted to kill the candidate, court papers showed on Monday. Michael Steven Sandford, who prosecutors described as a 19-year-old British national,...Syrian refugee family not welcomed in the neighborhood
June 20th, 20160 ARIZONA - The Arizona chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations is calling on law enforcement to investigate threats made against a newly-arrived Syrian refugee family in Tucson as a possible hate crime. The family reported spotting a hateful note taped to the front door of their home, stating "Go Away Killers" and "America...Turkish troops kill 11 Syrians trying to cross border
June 20th, 20160 Turkish border guards shot dead at least 11 Syrians, mostly from one family, as they tried to cross into Turkey from northwestern Syria, activists and a monitoring group said on Sunday.At least two women and four children were among those killed in the shootings overnight as the refugees sought to cross into Turkey from the border...Trump says U.S. should consider more racial profiling
June 19th, 20160 Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona, June 18WASHINGTON — Republican Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States should consider more racial profiling, in response to a question about whether he supported greater law enforcement scrutiny of Muslim Americans after the Orlando mass shooting."I think profiling is...Man kicked off Alaskan Airlines flight because of beard
June 18th, 20160 DALLAS -- Mark French found himself in an awkward situation when he tried to board an Alaska Airlines flight at DFW Airport Wednesday night. He claimed he was kicked off the because a passenger complained he looked "Arabic and scary,” according to his sister's Facebook post: “I AM SO ANGRY. My brother Mark French...Muslims praying at Boston train station causes frenzy
June 18th, 20160 BOSTON - Two people believed to be Muslims praying on an MBTA platform triggered a rapid response from heavily armed transit cops yesterday morning and immediately sparked a debate about when “see something, say something” vigilance can infringe on religious freedoms. “It’s really up to the person who makes the initial report...Man arrested after threatening Mosque, Muslims on Facebook
June 18th, 20160 SEATTLE - A Seattle man arrested after a brief standoff with police now faces hate crime charges related to purported threats against a mosque there. King County prosecutors claim Houston-native Robert Kinder Farris posted a series of threats to Facebook against the Idriss Mosque. Farris, 37, is alleged to have threatened to...Only Omar Mateen is responsible for his actions
June 17th, 20160 Omar Mateen claimed to support ISIS, Nusra Front and Hezbollah. He was a gay man who claimed to be disgusted by homosexuals displaying public affection. He was clearly a disturbed individual — confused, hateful and violent.Only Mateen is responsible for his despicable actions.Law enforcement officials rightly labeled his attack an...Smile… It’s Ramadan
June 17th, 20160 A Muslim boy at prayers marking Eid al-Fitr in Jakarta, Indonesia, 2015.The Arab American News wishes you a Ramadan Mubarak.The Holy Month arrives at a time when Arab and Muslim nations are going through tumultuous times, as our local communities face an unprecedented wave of bigotry and hatred. Meanwhile, terrorist psychopaths and...Non-Muslims share fasting experience: Senator Dave Knezek
June 17th, 20160 DEARBORN — Many in the Detroit Metro region’s large Muslim population are fasting during holy month of Ramadan, but they’re not alone. A number of non-Muslims are fasting as well. Some tell the AANews that they’ve been observing Ramadan for years, while others said that this year marks their first time on the journey. These are...Non-Muslims share fasting experience: Joel Geffen
June 17th, 20160 DEARBORN — Many in the Detroit Metro region’s large Muslim population are fasting during holy month of Ramadan, but they’re not alone. A number of non-Muslims are fasting as well. Some tell the AANews that they’ve been observing Ramadan for years, while others said that this year marks their first time on the journey. These are...Doctors: Start school later to aid sleep-deprived teens
June 17th, 20160 The American Medical Association urged starting school later in the morning for teenagers, so they can get enough sleep. In a new policy adopted on Tuesday, the AMA said middle and high schools should start at 8:30 a.m. at the earliest because research has shown that puberty is accompanied by a biological shift in circadian rhythm...Dearborn Fire Department ranked high by ISO
June 17th, 20160 DEARBORN — An organization that evaluates fire safety standards in communities across the U.S. gave high marks to the Dearborn Fire Department. The ranking by the International Organization for Standardization is based on the department's speed in response time, training, equipment, organization, staffing, station locations, work......
Muslim community reacts to Orlando shooting
June 17th, 20160 Muslims gather at the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights to mourn the Orlando tragedy.DEARBORN — Ramadan is supposed to be a peaceful time of the year.Just as Muslim Americans were getting into the full swing of the holy month — a time meant to observe fast, heal and lead charitable efforts — events abruptly changed...Gay Arabs traumatized by the Orlando massacre
June 17th, 20160 DEARBORN — An Arab American man was searched invasively at the entrance of Detroit's Gay Pride festival this weekend, following the Orlando shooting at Pulse night club on Sunday. "What are you here for?" a guard asked the 27-year-old Dearborn man. "I'm here for pride," he replied. Bassam (not his real name) is one of many gay......
Beaumont holds largest iftar in hospital’s history
June 17th, 20160 El-Sayed with Beaumont executives and physicians. Hospital officials said the purpose of the iftar was to bring the community together for more understanding about Ramadan and the Islamic faith. It was also an opportunity for colleagues to spend time together in an environment that is meaningful to a significant population of the...U.S. officials say American Muslims do report extremist threats
June 17th, 20160 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Muslim Americans have repeatedly informed authorities of fellow Muslims they fear might be turning to extremism, law enforcement officials said. FBI director James Comey said, "They do not want people committing violence, either in their community or in the name of their faith; and so some of our most productive...Gaza: Resistance Through Poetry
June 17th, 20160 Muin Bseiso“(At dawn) … I will resist ... (Since) upon the wall there is still a white sheet … And my fingers are yet to (completely) dissolve.” This is a translated verse from Muin Bseiso's "Three Walls of the Torture Chamber." He has been one of Gaza's most influential intellectual and renowned poets. After Israel...Detroit businesses should join Project Green Light
June 17th, 20160 Mayor Duggan and city leaders announcing new businesses joining Project Green Light, May 23.Detroit is a city for the future. Despite the remaining challenges, there is a financial and political willpower to turn the city around. Arab American business owners have no choice than to adapt and contribute to this turnaround or be left out......
Muslims flock to ‘Heights Hot Dogs’ during Ramadan
June 17th, 20160 "Heights Hot Dogs" is located in the parking lot of The Lava Lounge in Dearborn Heights.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — For years, Muslims have crowded local bakeries for sahoor to indulge in meat pies and cheese manushis before sunrise. But this year in Dearborn Heights, it appears Muslims are craving good old-fashioned American hot...FBI investigating threats against Islamic Center of America
June 17th, 20160 DEARBORN — Following the mass shooting in Orlando on June 12, the Islamic Center of America was the target of a social media threat via Twitter. "People are really scared for their kids and their families," Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News, said. Siblani was notified of the tweets, which listed an address for the......
The Imam Sadr Foundation strategy at a glance
June 17th, 20160 Introduction: This is the second article in a three-part series. Part one looked at how the Imam Sadr Foundation addresses steps the ISF is taking to help improve mental as well as physical health in Lebanon. This article looks at the ISF's efforts in empowering women. The Imam Sadr Foundation is a leader in the cultural, health,...Arab Ink: Locals honor their culture, individuality through tattoos
June 17th, 20160 Hussein's rosary tattoo.DEARBORN — As she waited in anticipation for the announcement, Shadia Amen recalled her 15 years of hard work. A nurse's aide at a Dearborn public school, she was about to find out if her dedication would result in an Impact Award, which were granted to 10 members of Dearborn's non-teaching staff last......