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Lebanon braced for more protests as crisis deepens
BEIRUT — Activists have promised to renew protest in downtown Beirut as the government continues to fail to solve the continuing garbage crisis. Protests against the government turned violent over the weekend, and Prime Minister Tammam Salam threatened to resign as public discontent brought thousands into the...Women, minorities still underrepresented in medical specialties
Diversifying the physician workforce may be key to addressing health disparities and inequities, Dr. Curtiland Deville of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, who worked on the study, said in an email."Minority physicians continue to provide the majority of care for underserved and non-English speaking populations,” Deville...Saudi Arabia holding main suspect in 1996 Khobar Towers bombing
RIYADH — The main suspect in the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers residence at a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia has been captured after nearly 20 years on the run, a Saudi-owned newspaper reported on Wednesday. Asharq al-Awsat said Ahmed al-Mughassil, leader of the Hezbollah al-Hejaz who had been indicted by a U.S. court for...ISIS attack kills two senior Iraqi commanders in Ramadi
BAGHDAD — Two senior Iraqi military commanders were killed on Thursday in suicide car bomb attacks claimed by ISIS in Anbar province where pro-government forces are battling the insurgents, a military spokesman and police sources said. The military and police, backed by Shi'a militias, Sunni tribal fighters and U.S.-led coalition air...Virginia TV journalists killed by suspect with ‘powder keg’ of anger
MONETA, VA. — Two television journalists were killed during a live broadcast in Virginia on Wednesday, shot by a suspect who was a former employee of the TV station and who called himself a "powder keg" of anger over what he saw as racial discrimination at work and elsewhere in the United States. The suspect, 41-year-old Vester...White House fence jumper killed in Pennsylvania court attack
WASHINGTON — A man arrested for climbing a White House fence earlier this year was shot and killed at a suburban Pennsylvania courthouse on Tuesday after he sliced a sheriff's deputy with a knife, the local district attorney said.Curtis Smith, 34, is accused of entering the lobby of the Chester County Justice Center at about 11 a.m....Dearborn’s most dangerous intersection is flashing again
The intersection at Warren Avenue and Chase Road in Dearborn is less thrilling than a roller coaster but more dangerous than having dinner with wild bears. And it's flashing again. Starting at 10 p.m. the traffic light at Dearborn's most dangerous intersection starts flashing yellow on Warren and red on Chase. It basically turns...Israel’s thug at the UN
The appointment by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu of one of his most hawkish and outspoken rivals as Israel’s new ambassador to the United Nations has prompted widespread consternation. As one Israeli analyst noted last week, Danny Danon’s appointment amounts to a “cruel joke” on the international community. The new...
Opposing mosques is un-American
August 28th, 20150 The Chaldean resident who said all Muslims are killersIt was a parade of bigotry. Resident after resident piled insults on Islam and Muslims to voice opposition to the building of a mosque in Sterling Heights. And the one speaker who reminded the crowd at the city council meeting last week of the First and 14th Amendments was booed by...
New Yemeni restaurant expands Mediterranean dining options
August 28th, 20150 Dearborn — Many people seeking to dine at Arabic restaurants are accustomed to popular foods like hummus and falafel sandwiches. Although these foods are commonly admired among Arabs and non-Arabs alike, they are not representative of the whole Arabic cuisine and culture. "I have a different menu; my customers come...
Detroit gas station and business owners to meet Aug. 31
August 28th, 20150 DEARBORN — Owners of Detroit gas station and other businesses are expected to meet Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. to discuss new city ordinances, police enforcement, neighborhood policing, licensing and fees. The meeting will be held at Byblos Banquet Hall. Earlier this month, The Arab American News reported that gas station owners...Breaking stereotypes, Arab rapper “Yung Tokes” pursues law degree
Mohamad Tokko Dearborn — In the classroom, Mohamad Tokko is an aspiring attorney; in the studio, he goes by "Yung Tokes", a hip hop artist with a message to pursue your dreams. Working to merge the two worlds, Yung Tokes' performance aims to engage the listener both musically and lyrically. "Hip hop is the best form to get my...
Crestwood School District improving ELL program, exceeding expectations
August 28th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Crestwood School District has made a significant increase in the number of certified ELL (English Language Learners) teachers, exceeding the Department of Justice’s expectations. The district has 11 certified ELL teachers and eight para-professionals. In 2012 the district only had one certified ELL...
Armada Oil helps feed 1,600 families
August 28th, 20150 DETROIT — Armada Oil and Gas Company joined the Feed the Children and Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit recently to help feed 1600 Detroit families in need, providing them with food and daily necessities. The event was held at the church. Together, Feed the Children and Second Ebenezer provided enough supplemental food and...Suspect charged in slaying of Clinton Township party store owner
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A Detroit man has been charged in the slaying of Clinton Township store owner Emil Salem. Albert McKinley, 30, is being held without bond for Salem’s murder. McKinley was arraigned Aug. 20 on felony murder and armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Salem, 50, the owner of Bernie’s Party Store in......
Community bids farewell to FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Abbate
August 28th, 20150 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, August 26, community leaders, local and federal officials held an event at LaPita Restaurant to bid farewell to Paul Abbate, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit office. In July, the FBI announced Abbate’s promotion to assistant director in charge of the Washington Field Office.Abbate led...Panel discussion to address media representation of Arabs
DETROIT — A regional event titled “Empowering The Detroit Story”, taking place on Sept. 12, will bring journalists around the country to Wayne State University for an event centered on media literacy, multimedia training, entrepreneurial journalism and discussions on tackling poverty. The gathering is a collaboration between......
Community forum to honor history, connect cultures
August 27th, 20150 DEARBORN — George Washington, hot dogs and apple pie — the three American staples will come together at the We Humble Ourselves- Turning a Nation Back to God event, Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 at Ford Field Park. But like the Bible verse, 2 Chronicles 7:14, after which it is named, the event has a deeper meaning....
Armed man robs Dearborn CVS pharmacy
August 27th, 20150 The suspectDEARBORN — An unknown male armed with a chrome and black handgun robbed the CVS pharmacy at 13250 Ford Rd., on Sunday, Aug. 23 at approximately 9:55 a.m.The police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the gunman. The suspect, is described as a black male, 40 years old, 5’10”, 260 lbs and bald. He was wearing...Truck of up to 50 migrant corpses found in Austria
Forensic police officers inspect the truckPARNDORF, Austria — As many as 50 refugees were found dead in a parked truck in Austria on Thursday, and another migrant ship sank off Libya, deepening a crisis that is overwhelming Europe and throwing up new tragedies by the day.The abandoned refrigerated truck was found by an Austrian...
African American activists endorse boycott of Israel
August 27th, 20150 Cornel West at a pro Palestinian rallyWASHINGTON — Young African-Americans facing heavily armed police in the streets of Baltimore and Ferguson over the past year have compared their situation to that of Palestinians under Israeli fire, telling reporters that their conditions were “like Gaza.”On Tuesday, black racial-justice......
Lebanese Americans gather to support “You Stink” campaign
August 26th, 20150 A woman wrapped in the Lebanese flag at the Lebanese American Heritage Club, Aug. 25DEARBORN — Dozens of Lebanese Americans gathered at the Lebanese American Heritage Club on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to stand in solidarity with citizens of their homeland, who are protesting against corruption and poor services."You Stink," an...
Sterling Heights residents display bigotry against proposed mosque
August 25th, 20150 STERLING HEIGHTS – Residents came out in droves to a city planning commission meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, and to a city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to protest a proposed 20,500 square-foot mosque on 15 mile and Ryan Road. The American Islamic Community Center (AICC), already established in Madison Heights, petitioned......
HFEC ranked 124th in Newsweek America’s Top High Schools 2015 list
August 25th, 20150 DEARBORN — Henry Ford Early College (HFEC) – a collaboration between Henry Ford College (HFC), Dearborn Public Schools and the Henry Ford Health Systems (HFHS) – earned a rank of 124th out of the top 500 schools in Newsweek America’s Top High Schools list for 2015. In addition, the HFEC is ranked 4th...Dingell, Stabenow and Lawrence announce support for Iran Nuclear Deal
LANSING—Democratic Congresswomen Debbie Dingell and Brenda Lawrence recently announced their support for the Iran Nuclear Deal. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will also be voting in favor of the Deal. When the Congress returns this September, it faces a critical vote that will deeply impact global security.......
