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ISIS used ‘poisonous substances’ in Iraqi village shelling
Children receive oxygen, after suffering from choking, at a hospital in Taza south of Kirkuk, March 9BAGHDAD — More than 40 people suffered partial choking and skin irritation in northern Iraq when ISIS fired mortar shells and Katyusha rockets filled with "poisonous substances" into their village late on Tuesday, local officials...Lebanese soldier, five militants killed in clashes
BEIRUT — A Lebanese soldier and five ISIS militants were killed Thursday in clashes on the outskirts of a northeastern border town, a Lebanese Army statement said. The statement said that the clashes ignited at 3:30 a.m., after the army carried out a preemptive strike against a large group of extremists on the outskirts of Ras...U.S. raised concerns with Saudis about halting aid to Lebanese army
WASHINGTON — The United States said on Tuesday it had raised concerns with Saudi Arabia about the kingdom's cutting off aid to the Lebanese army, adding that international assistance to Lebanon is essential to curbing the influence of Hezbollah.Saudi Arabia said last month it had suspended a $3 billion aid package for the Lebanese...
Arabs and Muslims react to Trump’s Michigan win
March 10th, 20160 Trump supporters at a rally in Warren. Photo by: The Arab American News DEARBORN — Donald Trump won the Michigan Republican primary in a landslide on Tuesday.The victory gave the controversial candidate a major boost in the race following an upset by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz last Saturday in Kansas and...
Arabs voting for a Jew — it’s not that weird
March 10th, 20160 A Muslim american young woman at a Sanders' event in DearbornDEARBORN — Bernie Sanders won the Arab vote in Dearborn, perhaps because he campaigned hard here; or perhaps because of his call to end the blockade on Gaza and his opposition to the Iraq war. Maybe it's his strong stance against Islamophobia or the fact that Arab Americans...Sanders, Trump win in Dearborn
DEARBORN — Real state mogul Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders won the most votes for their respective parties' presidential primaries in Dearborn. On the Republican side, Trump received 3,196 votes. Ohio Governor John Kasich was second with 2,447.For Democrats, Sanders bested Hillary Clinton, 7,258 to 4,837...Egyptian man who “threatened” Donald Trump to be deported
LOS ANGELES - An Egyptian aviation student in California who made a threatening Facebook post toward U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has agreed to leave the country and could be gone by the end of the week, his attorney said on Monday. Emadeldin Elsayed, 23, was taken into custody by U.S....Trump likely to win Michigan
LANSING, MI -- A polling average from Real Clear Politics has Trump winning Michigan. The latest forecast on the Republican end places Trump at 37.3 percent, followed by John Kasich at 25 percent, Ted Cruz at 19 percent and Marco Rubio at 10 percent. On the Democratic side, that polling average has Hillary Clinton at 58.7...Houthis, Saudis discuss ending Yemen war
A spices vendor works in his roadside stall in Sanaa, March 3. Photo: ReutersSANAA — Iran-allied Houthis and their Saudi foes have begun talks to try to end Yemen's war, two officials said, in what appears their most serious bid to close a theatre of Saudi-Iranian rivalry deepening political tumult across the Middle East.A delegation...
Sanders condemns Islamophobia, pledges to end bigotry at Dearborn rally
March 7th, 20160 Sanders, speaking at Dearborn's Civic Center, March 7DEARBORN — A day ahead of the Michigan primaries, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pledged to fight bigotry, combat inequality, address the flaws of the justice system and pursue an even-handed foreign policy in the Middle East at a Dearborn rally. Sanders was...Clinton, Sanders clash over trade and auto bailout in Flint debate
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at the debate in Flint, March 6. Photo: ReutersFLINT — Democratic presidential contenders Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton clashed angrily over trade, the auto industry bailout and Wall Street in a Michigan debate on Sunday, with Sanders accusing Clinton of backing trade deals that robbed the state...Snyder issues appeal over Flint funds denial
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has urged federal officials to reconsider their denial for funds to help deal with the crisis caused by lead-contaminated water in the city of Flint, his office said on Thursday. The contamination and the state's long delay in addressing the problem have sparked outrage and drawn...Michigan Uber driver to get competency exam
Jason Dalton.The Michigan Uber driver charged with murdering six people last month in a shooting spree in the southwestern part of the state will undergo a competency exam, the prosecuting attorney said on Thursday.Jason Dalton, 45, is charged with shooting eight people,...
We endorse Bernie Sanders
March 4th, 20160 Presidents serve for four years, but this presidential election will likely shape the future of the United States for generations to come. Your vote on Tuesday, March 8, will help draw Washington's policies on critical issues for the near and remote future — a Supreme Court nomination; the United States’ role in the Middle East;...
Trump attacked by opponents at Detroit debate
March 4th, 20160 U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump defended changing positions on issues from Syrian refugees to immigration on Thursday at a debate where he faced wave after wave of attacks as the party's establishment sought to unite behind a last-ditch anti-Trump effort.Tempers escalated quickly during a two-hour Fox News......
Netanyahu seeks to expel families of Palestinians resisting occupation
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he hopes to curb a wave of Palestinian assaults by expelling to Gaza families of assailants found to have encouraged them to attack Israelis. Netanyahu, in a letter to Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit released to the media, asked for a legal opinion on such a move,...U.S. military invites pre-approved experts to ‘Hack the Pentagon’
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said on Wednesday it would invite outside hackers who have been vetted to test the cyber security of some public U.S. Defense Department websites as part of a pilot project next month, the first such program ever by the federal government. "Hack the Pentagon" is modeled after similar competitions known as......
Which Republican candidate deserves your vote?
The nation is facing challenges of historic proportions — global warming, the rise of ISIS, the struggling middle class and the flawed healthcare system, to name a few. It is disheartening to see politicians vying for the highest office in the land arguing about the way they sweat on camera and the size of their opponents' hands....
Presidential candidates: The wall of immigration policies
March 4th, 20160 WASHINGTON — Immigration has been a hot topic of discussion among all presidential candidates in the election race this year. Republican candidates are using immigration reform as a tactic to drive fearful voters to the polls; meanwhile, Democratic candidates are using it to highlight immigration as one of the country's main...
Some Arab Americans back Clinton for electability, experience
March 4th, 20160 DEARBORN — While the bigotry created by the political rhetoric of the Republican presidential candidates has pushed Arab Americans away from the Republican Party to the Democratic side, many are divided on whether Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton has the best interests of Arab Americans in mind. Some local Arab Americans maintain...Local Iraqi-American musician lands on “The Voice”
Laith-Al-Saadi.ANN ARBOR — "The Voice" season 10 has landed an Iraqi-American contestant from Ann Arbor.Laith-Al-Saadi’s blind audition aired on NBC’s top rated show on Tuesday night. Al-Saadi performed the song "The Letter", a cover of The Box Tops and Joe Cocker. This season’s coaches are Pop superstar Christina......
Young Arab American entrepreneur brings science and art of coffee to Detroit
Nathan Hamood - Photo by KentusDETROIT — Meticulously funneling water into a beaker, the young man behind the counter explains the science behind what’s brewing on the counter in the center of the room. The venue evokes a blend of a laboratory and a place to hang out, as funnels and beakers are showcased while people watch their...City releases mayor’s taped State of the City address
DEARBORN — The city released a taping of Mayor Jack O'Reilly's State of the City address after the live presentation was cancelled due to a winter storm last week. O'Reilly commenced the address in a new format, as several guests discussed the city's accomplishments in 2015 and shared plans for the future. "Partners, volunteers,......
FBI vs. Apple is really about Snowden
The fight between Apple and the FBI has been framed as an epic battle between big tech and big government. Apple, says the Obama Administration, is siding with “its business model and public brand marketing strategy” ahead of public safety. That’s not it, says Apple CEO Tim Cook. He says his company is “a staunch...Lead still found in some Flint water
FLINT — Five months after Flint changed its water supply due to problems with lead contamination and discolored drinking water, nearly 9 percent of the city's sites tested for lead in the water continue to exceed federally acceptable limits, the governor's office said on Tuesday. Of 423 sites tested recently, lead concentration in......
