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Study: Young people on antidepressants more prone to violence
Young people taking antidepressants such as Prozac and Seroxat are significantly more likely to commit violent crimes when they are on the medication, but taking higher doses of the drugs appears to reduce that risk, scientists said on Tuesday. In research published in the journal PLOS Medicine, the scientists wrote that while their...Assad blames West for refugee crisis
DAMASCUS — Syrian President Bashar Assad has blamed Europe's refugee crisis on Western support for "terrorists", as people fleeing his country's civil war stream towards the European Union. In his first public comments on the mass migration, broadcast on Wednesday, Assad said Europe could expect more refugees. Countries including...Palestinians, Israeli police clash at al-Aqsa mosque
JERUSALEM — Israeli police armed with stun grenades and tear gas clashed with rock-throwing Palestinian youths who barricaded themselves inside Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque on Tuesday, police and witnesses said. The violence had been ongoing for three days. Masked Palestinians hurled flares at the security forces, who said they were...32 nations criticize Bahrain’s human rights record
GENEVA — Thirty-two countries, including the United States and Britain, expressed concern on Monday about Bahrain's human rights record, urging the Western-allied kingdom to protect the right to peaceful assembly and address reports of torture. The letter, read out by Switzerland to the U.N. Human Rights Council, welcomed...
We should always stand with Ahmed
September 18th, 20150 A 14-year-old brings a homemade clock to school. A teacher and the school’s principal pretend to think it's a bomb and call the police, who amplify the prejudice by detaining the student. Nobody had actually mistaken the clock for a bomb. If that had been the case, the school would have been evacuated and the bomb squad...Accused gunman in Charleston church shooting proposes guilty plea
An attorney for the man accused of gunning down nine people at a historic Black church in South Carolina in June said on Wednesday his client is willing to plead guilty to state murder charges if that would spare him a death sentence. A guilty plea by Dylann Roof, 21, in exchange for a sentence of life in prison without parole also...
Pizza delivery man abducted and robbed inside an abandoned Detroit home
September 18th, 20150 Youssef Harajly, a pizza delivery man for Pizza Place, was robbed and abducted inside an abandoned Detroit home. DEARBORN - Youssef Harajly never thought his life would be in danger on his way to delivering three large pizzas to a Detroit home on the evening of Saturday, September 12. But the outcome...
Chicago’s Arab Americans celebrate food and culture
September 18th, 20150 CHICAGO — Celebrating food and culture, a thriving Arab American community united at the Lebanese Food Festival on September 4 in a suburb of one the country's most abundant Arab populated cities – Chicago.Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church's eighth annual three-day cultural festival was attended by an estimated 5,000...
New Yogurtopia location in East Dearborn to celebrate grand opening
September 18th, 20150 DEARBORN — With self-serve stations and fair-trade, gluten-free and vegan products, the Yogurtopia location in East Dearborn is bringing new options and a new atmosphere to the heart of the city. “Customers come in curious to see what it is and how it works,” said Abir Mehanna, who operates the business with her husband,...
Ph.D candidate examines history and progress of performance in Arab American community
September 18th, 20150 DEARBORN — Meiver De La Cruz’s connection with Arabic dance began with a bump in an elevator. Coin belts fell out of the bag of the woman she ran into, which led to a conversation about belly dancing and De La Cruz’s first lesson on the folk dance. “The aesthetics of movement capture my imagination,” De La Cruz said....
Meeting addresses representation of Arabs and Muslims, how to improve it
September 18th, 20150 DEARBORN — On the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, journalists from the community and across the country gathered to discuss the shift in perception and representation of Arab and Muslim Americans after the attacks. The town hall meeting, held at the Arab American National Museum in partnership with UNITY:...
Police officer’s generosity becomes social media sensation
September 18th, 20150 DEARBORN — A police officer's generosity to a young man down on his luck became a social media sensation this last week. After talking with the man outside Capri Italian Bakery, Dearborn Police officer Raed Essa purchased a meal for him last Friday, September 11. A customer was so impressed, he included a photo in...
Woman begins dream career as Lincoln Park’s first Arab American firefighter
September 18th, 20150 Mona Markabani unpacks her gear at the Lincoln Park Fire DepartmentLINCOLN PARK — Her bulky apparel is custom-fit to her petite frame. A sturdy black helmet; thick pants and boots that resemble a snowsuit five sizes too big; a heavy jacket with a six-pound pocket radio. It’s a big load, but Mona Markabani can handle the weight —...
Mayor Duggan meets with gas station owners, promises cooperation
September 18th, 20150 Duggan.DETROIT — Detroit gas station owners met with Mayor Mike Duggan last week. The mayor listened to the businessmen's concerns and promised to increase cooperation between gas stations and city officials, business advocate Nasser Beydoun said. Gas station owners have been complaining of excessive ticketing, disrespect by the...General says he never ordered ISIS intelligence manipulation
The head of the U.S. military's Central Command on Wednesday told a Senate hearing on the conflict against ISIS that he never asked for intelligence reports to be skewed to present a more positive view of military operations in Iraq and Syria. General Lloyd Austin made the comments after the Pentagon's inspector general confirmed last......
Welcoming Week kicks off with a (soccer) ball in Detroit
September 18th, 20150 DETROIT — To celebrate National Welcoming Week, which celebrates diversity and immigrants' contributions, The Arab American News fielded a futsal (mini-soccer) team that lost 7-2 in its opening match at Detroit's second Welcoming Games. But the loss did not affect the fun. The universal spirit of soccer manifested itself at...
Abdul El-Sayed appointed as director of Detroit health department
September 17th, 20150 Photo courtesy of City of DetroitDETROIT – A 30-year-old Columbia graduate and Michigan native has been appointed as the new executive director of the Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion.As executive director, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will supervise the department and other health-related issues, as well as......
The 33rd anniversary of the Sabra massacre: Where are the Arabs
"Where are the Arabs?" distressed Palestinian women asked the cameras while leaving the Sabra and Shatila refugee camp after witnessing one of worst crimes of the second half of the past century. In cooperation with the Israeli forces, Christian extremist militants murdered more than 3,500 Palestinians over two days in the Sabra...Fast, faster, fastest: Why the rush?
Socrates and Plato were not in a hurry. Neither was Aristotle nor Heraclitus. They took time to think deeply. As far back as twenty-four centuries ago, they offered insights and observations about the human condition, character, and personality that are as true today as they were then.Fast forward to our fast-paced society. Many people...Islamophobia in Sterling Heights demands condemnation and discussion
A predomenantly Chaldean protest against the proposed mosque in Streling Heights, Sept. 10The evening of September 10th in Sterling Heights, Michigan reflects the complex convergence of trauma and bigotry that affects Chaldean and Muslim communities in Southeast Michigan. The American Islamic Community Center (AICC), which...Dearborn Police search for suspect in cash box theft
Security footage shows the suspect at Beaumont Hospital. DEARBORN – A cash box has been reported stolen from the valet cashier’s desk at Beaumont Hospital, 18101 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn Police say the larceny took place at about 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Security footage shows the male suspect, who was wearing a......
Congresswoman Dingell appoints Arab American caseworker
September 17th, 20150 Jannine KadriDEARBORN – U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced on Thursday that her Dearborn district office will welcome an Arab American caseworker, following the retirement of long-time staff member Shelly Burgor. On September 23rd, Jannine Kadri will assume the role of constituent services representative in...US companies plead guilty for misbranding halal products
Two related companies that distribute and certify halal food products have pleaded guilty to conspiring to export misbranded beef products for sale in Malaysia, Indonesia and elsewhere.Midamar Corp and Islamic Services of America each entered guilty pleas in federal court in Cedar Rapids to one count of conspiracy to make false......
Americans divided on accepting Syrian refugees
Few Americans want their country to take in more Syrian refugees even though many believe the United States should do more to help those fleeing the Middle Eastern country's brutal civil war, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday.As European countries struggle to cope with an influx of Syrians fleeing their...Iceland’s capital passes motion to boycott Israeli products
Reykjavik — The city council in Iceland’s capital voted Tuesday to boycott Israeli imports.The Reykjavik municipality adopted the motion to ban Israeli products as long as Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories continues, according to Iceland Magazine. Council members said the boycott represents Iceland’s support for......
