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FBI says probing Philadelphia police shooting as terrorist attack
Philadelphia - The FBI is investigating the recent shooting of a Philadelphia police officer as a terrorist attack, FBI Director James Comey said on Wednesday, January 13. FBI investigators were seeking to find out if suspected gunman Edward Archer, 30, was in touch with or inspired by anyone linked to Islamic State. Philadelphia...Moroccan Dutch woman elected head of the Netherlands’ House of Representatives
Khadija AribAMSTERDAM — Moroccan Dutch politician Khadija Arib of the Labour Party (PvdA) was elected on Wednesday as the new chairwoman of the House of Representatives.Arib won with 83 of the 134 valid votes.“I’m a very touched,” Arib said, immediately following the acceptance of the presidency of the House.“It will be a...Detroit Pistons honor Arab American veteran
Retired Marine Sam Farran.Auburn Hills - At the Detroit Pistons game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Tuesday, January 12, Dearborn Heights resident and retired Arab American U.S. Marine Sam Farran was honored for his prolific history in the military.Farran, 54, garnered international media attention...Iran frees U.S. sailors swiftly as diplomacy smoothes waters
A photo of the U.S. sailors, published by the Iranian governmentTEHRAN — Iran released ten U.S. sailors on Wednesday after holding them overnight, bringing a swift end to an incident that had rattled nerves days ahead of the expected implementation of a landmark nuclear accord between Tehran and world powers.Iran's Islamic...Police to watch live video feed from Detroit gas stations
January 12th, 20160 Mayor Duggan, surrounded by city officials and community activists, at a press conference announcing Project Green Light, Jan. 11 DETROIT — Violent crime has been a massive obstacle in the recovery of Detroit's neighborhoods. A disproportionate number of gas stations is turning into scenes for robberies and murder, so police are...Mr. Robot creator says “Shukran” to family after Golden Globe Award
January 12th, 20160 Sam Esmail after "Mr. Robot" won the Best TV Drama at the Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 10. Photo: ReutersAs the internet goes haywire over Lady Gaga’s awkward Leonardo DiCaprio nudge at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards, an acceptance speech had Arabs talking and feeling proud.The new show, Mr. Robot, won an award for Best Television...Suicide bomber kills 10 people in Istanbul
January 12th, 20160 Forensic officers attend the scene after an explosion at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Jan. 12ISTANBUL — A suicide bomber thought to have crossed recently from Syria killed at least 10 people, most of them German tourists, in Istanbul's historic heart on Tuesday, in an attack Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu blamed on ISIS. All...Community pays tribute to Dennis Muchmore
Muchmore with local leaders at LaPita restaurant - Photos by The Arab American NewsDEARBORN — On Tuesday, January 5, community leaders and local and federal officials held an event at LaPita Restaurant to pay tribute to Dennis Muchmore, who served for five years as Gov. Snyder’s chief of staff. In August, Muchmore announced his...Palestine after Abbas: The future of a people at Stake
Mahmoud AbbasAlthough intended to inspire his Fatah Party followers, a televised speech by Mahmoud Abbas on the 51st anniversary of the group's launch highlighted, instead, the unprecedented crisis that continues to wreak havoc on the Palestinian people. Not only did Abbas sound defensive and lacking in any serious or new...Dearborn train station wins environmental award
City leaders receiving the awardDEARBORN — The John D. Dingell Transit Center has earned a prestigious Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, officially acknowledging its environmentally-friendly building components.A presentation took place on Tuesday, Jan. 5.The Silver Certification was awarded under LEED...More immigrants settling in Troy over Dearborn
TROY — Troy has surpassed Dearborn, becoming the city with the highest percentage of foreign-born residents, according to a recent Census report. The 2014 census data show Oakland County has the highest number of new growth compared to other Metro communities, with more than 27 percent foreign-born residents, a 5.3 percent increase...Fata whistle-blower reaches $1.7 million settlement; new allegations emerge
Fata.DETROIT — The whistle-blower who helped expose Farid Fata, the former oncologist who intentionally misdiagnosed hundreds of patients with cancer, has settled his lawsuit against the criminal for $1.7 million. The case is not over yet, however, as the Free Press reports that additional allegations are emerging against new...Snyder signs controversial bill eliminating straight-party ticket option
Snyder.LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation that will update election law, aligning Michigan more closely with other states by eliminating the option for voters to select a straight-party ticket on the ballot. "Michigan is one of only 10 states that allows residents to vote for just a party affiliation rather than individual......
Residents divided over Dearborn Police shooting controversy
January 8th, 20160 Hundreds rally after the death of Kevin Matthew on Michigan Ave. on Monday, January 4. PHOTO: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press DEARBORN — A string of protests following the death of 35-year-old Kevin Matthew, an unarmed African American man who was shot by a Dearborn police officer on December 23, has left residents...Dearborn Police’s history with ethnic communities
January 8th, 20160 Ali Baydoun (C), a mentally disabled Dearborn man, filed a lawsuit against Dearborn Police in 2014 for use of excessive forceDEARBORN - The case of Kevin Matthew isn’t the first time the Dearborn Police Department has come under fire for its handling of subjects with a mental disability. Despite the majority of the Arab......
Man who recited Adhan in 50 states aims to show beauty of Islam
January 8th, 20160 Jameel Syed reciting the Adhan DEARBORN — When Jameel Syed overheard three men bashing Muslims at a coffee shop, he did not debate them about theology or the First Amendment. Instead, he bought them drinks. "We have enough lawyers, enough politicians who are bulldogs in the fight upfront," Syed, who recited the Muslim call to...Iraq military says ISIS spokesman Adnani wounded
Abu Muhammad al-AdnaniBAGHDAD — ISIS spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani has reportedly been wounded in an air strike in Iraq's western province of Anbar, a military statement said on Thursday."There are confirmed reports that the so-called terrorist Abu Muhammad al-Adnani the spokesman of the Daesh (ISIS) terrorists was wounded in an...African Americans have a right to protest, too
Kevin Matthews' mother speaks at a protest in front of the Dearborn Police Department. Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press "Black Lives Matter" has hit home. The case of Kevin Matthews, the 36-year-old man shot to death by a Dearborn police officer on Dec. 23, has started a much-needed debate in our city. Police claim that Matthews...New U.S. diet rules would take 20 percent bite out of American sugar use
NEW YORK - If the U.S. government has its way, Americans would cut their consumption of sugar and corn syrup by more than 2 million tonnes a year, the latest blow for a sweetener industry facing an onslaught of criticism over negative health effects. The U.S. government on Thursday issued new dietary guidelines that suggested......
Law Enforcement is not the problem
In December, a group gathered outside Dearborn Police headquarters to protest and vilify law enforcement. Despite a lack of facts, protesters quickly called for strict disciplinary measures for the Dearborn Police officer who fatally shot a 35-year-old Black man on Dec.23. Is it me or does anyone else find this alarming?There are...Saudi madness is threatening global peace
January 8th, 20160 Protesters in front of Saudi Arabia embassy in New Delhi, Jan. 4. Photo: ReutersWhen the Saudi government decided to execute revered Shi'a cleric Nimr al-Nimr, they knew the decision would further inflame the raging sectarian tensions in the region. And that was the point. The oppressive monarchy is losing on all fronts. Pitting......
Congress sends bill to gut Obamacare, to certain veto
The U.S. Congress on Wednesday approved legislation dismantling President Barack Obama's signature health care plan, putting on his desk an election-year measure that faces a certain veto. Republicans have been vowing to gut the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," since 2010, when the then Democratic-majority Congress...FAA says 181,000 U.S. drones registered in its database
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that 181,000 drones have been registered in the database it launched just over two weeks ago in response to a surge of rogue drone flights near airports and crowded public venues. The total is a fraction of the 700,000 drones that officials have said they......