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Situation turns “dire” in Taiz as Yemen war continues
Taiz, considered Yemen's cultural capital, has suffered huge destruction since becoming a main battleground in the warSANAA — At least 20 Houthi fighters were killed in heavy clashes in Yemen's third-largest city Taiz on Thursday, a day after they pounded it with rockets, forces loyal to the government said. Taiz, considered Yemen's...No property taxes? No problem
Did you know City Council hears cases allowing tax delinquent landlords to redeem properties lost to foreclosure? Like you, a faithful taxpayer of Dearborn, I don't want to see my neighborhood ruined. Here's the story. The city began buying up foreclosed homes from Wayne County in an effort to reduce the number of...A tale of two cities in one “Islamic capital”
Armed anti-Muslim protesters at Dearborn's Centennial LibraryI pass three stoplights on my way to work. The streets have crosswalks and people drive on the roads. There’s a McDonald’s, Burger King and a BP gas station in my city. You can buy groceries, get your car fixed or watch a movie at the theater. There’s a bowling...
Henry Ford College hosts Michigan Fulbright members October 30
October 23rd, 20150 DEARBORN — HFC will host members of Michigan Fulbright Association and their guests in a day tour on campus Friday, October 30. The guests will attend students performance in Music, Dance, visual art and the production of the Virtual Theatricality Lab. In the afternoon, the guests will attend a panel discussion “Arab...
Wayne State will pay for med school for 10 students
October 23rd, 20150 DETROIT — Ten students will be able to earn their medical degrees for free at Wayne State University each year. The university announced Thursday it will pay for the education of 10 students from undergraduate studies to medical school through a program called Wayne Med-Direct. The program is intended to assist talented...
How does the U.S. resettle refugees?
October 23rd, 20150 Conflicts in the Middle East and other parts of the world are causing an extreme exodus. People are fleeing war-torn countries and struggling to find safety within other nation's borders. The war in Syria alone has displaced more than 12 million people since it began in 2011. The United States has committed to accepting more...State raises awareness about carbon monoxide poisoning
LANSING – Gov. Snyder proclaimed Oct. 19-24 Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Week to warn residents about the gas that kills more than 500 Americans each year. Michigan's carbon monoxide poisoning tracking system found 34 unintentional deaths and 789 non-fatal unintentional carbon monoxide poisonings in 2013, the most recent year...
AAPAC to celebrate political achievements at annual dinner
October 23rd, 20150 Whitmer.DEARBORN — The Arab American Political Action Committee will celebrate the political achievements of Arab Americans at its 18th annual Dinner at the Bint Jebail Culture Center, on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The organization, which aims to empower Arab Americans politically, will honor about 13 officials whom it endorsed and helped...
Domestic violence survivor takes her abuser to court
October 23rd, 20150 Suzanne Lakkis.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — She stood on the courthouse steps, nervous and scared. She was dressed in fashionable clothing, just like she used to wear. She was holding on to a pink rose. It gave her strength and hope. Suzanne Lakkis, 51, was about to enter the courtroom to testify against her ex-boyfriend who was being charged...
Civil rights groups and Advance America Announce settlement in lawsuit over hijab
October 23rd, 20150 DEARBORN — Advance America will be implementing a new policy nationwide after a string of Muslim women had filed discriminatory complaints against the company. The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) and Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Inc. announced on Thursday, October 22 that a...
Yemeni city council candidate encourages Arab Americans to vote
October 23rd, 20150 AlmasmariHAMTRAMCK — According to City Council candidate residents should encourage each other to vote in the Nov. 3 election in order to be better represented and to change the city's current high taxes. "Your vote is your voice," said 28-year-old Almasmari, who was born in Yemen. He says he is the only Arab council candidate...Two California men plead not guilty to financial fraud in Islamic State case
Nader ElhuzayelLOS ANGELES - Two Southern California men accused of conspiring to travel to the Middle East to join the Islamic State pleaded not guilty on Monday to financial fraud charges connected with their alleged attempts to support the militant group, federal officials said. Muhanad Badawi and Nader Elhuzayel,...
In pictures: Ashura in Dearborn
October 23rd, 20150 Every year, millions of Shi'a Muslims around the world commemorate Ashura, mourning the death of Imam Hussein – Prophet Mohammad's grandson – during a seventh-century battle.Below is a glimpse of Ashura in Dearborn. Muslim woman watches the Ashura service at the Islamic Center of America."Every tear I cry gives me the energy to...Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain
(Reuters Health) - Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and healthy fats may preserve a more youthful brain in old age, a U.S. study suggests. Previous research has connected a Mediterranean diet to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative brain...Texas teen arrested over clock is moving to Qatar with his family
DALLAS -The Texas boy arrested for bringing to school a homemade clock that was mistaken for a bomb is moving to Qatar, his family said on Tuesday, a few hours after he was at the White House for an astronomy night hosted by President Barack Obama. Ahmed Mohamed, 14, a bespectacled ninth-grader who became an Internet sensation......
Second annual Southend cleanup event to take place on October 24
October 23rd, 20150 DEARBORN – Community leaders are gearing up for the second annual Southend Clean Up event, taking place this Saturday. Last year, city officials and local organizations led a spring clean up event in the same neighborhood, which saw dozens of children and volunteers turn out to pick up trash along streets and...
Iraqi-born Army Lt. Col. files complaint against Michigan National Guard
October 23rd, 20150 Lieutenant Awadi (second from right) holds a press conference with the ACRL.DEARBORN — The highest-ranking Iraqi-born member of the U.S. military has filed a discriminatory complaint against the Michigan Army National Guard. On Thursday, October 22, the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) held a press conference to announce that......
Activists condemn anti-Muslim Hamtramck campaign flyers
October 23rd, 20150 The anti-Muslim flyer that was distributed in Hamtramck.HAMTRAMCK — Hamtramck is one of the most diverse cities in the nation, but an anonymous bigoted campaign ad has agitated tensions in the city ahead of the Nov. 3 municipal elections. "Let's get the Muslim out," the ad reads. "Let's take our city back." The flyer features...The internet mocks Netanyahu with viral hashtag
The hashtag #BibiHistoryLessons went viral with memes depicting Palestinians as responsible for numerous tragediesIsraeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu has become the subject of international criticism and mockery after claiming that the Palestinian Mufti of Jerusalem is responsible for the Holocaust, saying that Hitler had wanted to...
Snyder appoints Harb to circuit court
October 22nd, 20150 Adel HarbLANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Adel Harb to the 3rd Circuit Court, Wayne County, and Lawrence Paolucci to the Wayne County Probate Court.Harb is a magistrate for Dearborn's 19th District Court. Paolucci is a Court Attorney at Wayne County Probate Court."Adel and Larwrence have demonstrated a commitment to...
Arab American leaders, presidential candidates to hold conference in Dearborn
October 22nd, 20150 Former Governor Martin O'Malley will speak at the conferenceDEARBORN – The conflicts in Syria and Palestine will be among the topics of discussion when Arab American leaders and politicians from across the country meet in Dearborn this weekend for the Arab American Institute’s National Leadership Conference.The......
Dave Abdallah stresses voter turnout on Election Day
October 22nd, 20150 Dave Abdallah campaigning in Dearborn Heights. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Wassim “Dave” Abdallah has been campaigning extensively in the run-up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, when he will vie for one of three available City Council seats. Abdallah will face off against incumbents Ned Apigian and Lisa Hicks Clayton, as well...Couple arrested for allegedly kidnapping woman in Dearborn
The victim was forced into the couple's truck at gunpointDEARBORN — Police arrested a couple for allegedly kidnapping a 22-year-old woman. The victim was forced into the couple's truck at gunpoint but managed to escaped from the moving vehicle and later made it to a hospital and called the police.On Oct. 18, Henry Ford Hospital in......
City hosts first Healthy Dearborn Family Bike Ride
October 22nd, 20150 DEARBORN — Dozens of cyclists came out on a chilly morning to join the city’s first Healthy Dearborn Family Bike Ride. The riders began their 6.5 mile-route at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center and biked through the heart of Dearborn on Sunday, Oct. 18. The ride was part of the Healthy Dearborn Initiative,...
Trump under fire for saying he would close U.S. mosques
October 22nd, 20150 WASHINGTON - Donald Trump is under fire from Muslim groups after stating in an interview on the Fox Business Network that he would shut down mosques in the U.S.On Wednesday, Trump, discussing his strategy to fight ISIS said he would revoke the passports of U.S. citizens who have traveled abroad to fight for ISIS.Host Jim Varney asked......