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UN seeks ceasefire in Aleppo
A rebel fighter of al-Jabha al-Shamiya (the Shamiya Front) covered with mud carries his weapon as he sits near the front line with Bashkuwi village, north of Aleppo Feb. 19.DAMASCUS — Battles in and around the Syrian city of Aleppo have killed at least 70 pro-government fighters and more than 80 insurgents after the army...Egypt asks for UN help against militants in Libya
"Islamic State" militants hold down Egyptian Chiristian hostages before execution.CAIRO — Libya and Egypt asked the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday to lift an arms embargo on Libya, impose a naval blockade on areas not under government control and help build the country's army to tackle "Islamic State" and other...Three Syrian refugee children die in fire
BEIRUT — Three Syrian refugee children were killed when their tent caught fire Thursday, after an apparent electrical short caused by the severe weather. Storm “Windy” has brought high winds, thunderstorms and heavy snow, flooding rivers and fields and blocking mountain roads. Officials have announced that schools will be...
U.S. surgeon general: Arab inclusion on the census would produce valuable data
February 20th, 20150 U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy (3rd from right) with ACCESS officials.DEARBORN — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said the inclusion of Arab Americans on the census would help the federal government gather important data about the health needs of the community. Murthy met with Arab American researchers and medical...Students fight to keep affordable college from becoming extinct
My family's mantra is as American as apple pie and baseball: work hard, get an education and you'll succeed. It was clear, prescriptive and a fairly sound philosophy for those without great wealth or powerful connections. Like millions, I did what I was told. That recipe for success, however, comes with a very expensive price tag....
State attorney general joins anti-immigration reform lawsuit
February 19th, 20150 More than 150 community members protested Republican Congresswoman Candice Miller's stance on President Obama's immigration order, Feb. 19LANSING— A lawsuit signed by 26 Republican leaders nationwide has temporarily blocked immigration orders signed by President Obama. The immigration orders would protect up...Terrorism against Muslims
The horrific crime in North Carolina last week shocked our community. Did anybody expect it? Not really, as we thought , may be by illusion, that in we are safe in the U.S. Islamophobia is spreading in Europe. It has roots here, too. We did not expect that the words would translate to bullets so quickly, and the anger will shed...
A practical solution to Lebanon’s oil and gas dilemma
February 18th, 20150 Believe it or not, the window of opportunity to engage Lebanon in the new and vast oil and gas exploration frontier is narrowing and the ship of the International Oil Companies (IOC) is sailing away. As a geologist, I have studied (in depth) the GeoScience Offshore EMED. I have discussed the subject matter with Lebanon’s...
Man stabs two in Southfield after asking if they are Muslim
February 17th, 20150 Terrence Lavaron ThomasSOUTHFIELD — A man stabbed two people at a bus stop on Saturday night in Southfield after asking them if they are Muslim, police said. The victims are not Muslim and the suspect is a self-proclaimed Muslim.Southfield Police Chief Eric Hawkins said people were awaiting the bus calmly when the topic of religion...Man stabs two in Southfield after asking if they are Muslim
SOUTHFIELD — A man stabbed two people at a bus stop on Monday night in Southfield after asking them if they are Muslim, the victims told the police. It the latest suspected hate crime in a wave of attacks against Muslims across the country.The suspect stabbed a 52-year-old man five times in the face, neck and back, according to police....
Court denies Rasmea Odeh defense retrial motions
February 16th, 20150 Rasmea OdehDETROIT — The judge in the case of Palestinian American community leader, Rasmea Odeh, denied defense motions for retrial and canceling the verdict of her conviction.Odeh, 67, is set to appear in a Detroit federal court for sentencing on March 12, after she was convicted of unlawful procurement of naturalization in...Suspected arson burns down Houston mosque
HOUSTON — A homeless man has been arrested and charged with arson for a fire that destroyed a building at an Islamic institute in Houston, fire officials said on Monday. The blaze early on Friday at the Quba Islamic Institute destroyed one of three buildings there, but no one was injured. Fire officials said Darryl Ferguson, 55,...
Muslim family attacked while shopping at Dearborn Kroger
February 13th, 20150 DEARBORN - A Muslim man and his family were attacked inside of the Dearborn Kroger located at 15255 Michigan Avenue, at the corner of Greenfield Rd., while they were grocery shopping on Thursday, February 12.The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. when the Arab man and his children were inside of the store purchasing ice cream. Two...
Hamtramck community leader Dr. Abdul Algazali dies
February 13th, 20150 Dr. Abdul AlgazaliHAMTRAMCK — Former Hamtramck councilman and mayoral candidate Dr. Abdul Algazali died on Friday, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was suffering from cancer.Algazali was a chiropractor and a businessman, who owned commercial properties. He was a prominent leader in the Yemeni American community and founded a...
Muslim community emotionally torn by Chapel Hill murders
February 13th, 20150 DEARBORN — In the wake of the murders of three Muslims in a quiet neighborhood in North Carolina, national and local organizations quickly released statements claiming the incident was a hate crime. “We reach out to the families of the victims and the communities in and around Chapel Hill to express our heartfelt sorrow for......
AK Steel fire renews pollution concerns about air monitoring data
February 13th, 20150 Black smoke from the fire could be seen in Dearborn's Southend neighborhoods. DEARBORN — Thick black smoke was spotted coming out of AK Steel’s Dearborn Works facility in the city’s Southend Monday, after a fire broke out. In a statement released exclusively to The Arab American News, Barry Racey, a spokesman for AK Steel,...
Hookah lounge ordinance passes at city council, ‘herbal’ debate surfaces
February 13th, 20150 DEARBORN — The City Council approved a new smoking lounge ordinance this week that will require a state tobacco exemption for businesses to operate within city limits and also enforces a strict 18 and over age limit among several other policies. The council approved ordinance No. 15-1455 at the meeting on Tuesday, February 10, by......
City of Dearborn Heights addresses lack of snow plowing, flood complaints
February 13th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights is responding to complaints from residents who told The Arab American News that they were disappointed with lack of snow plowing services during the snow emergency that took place on February 1. Mayor Dan Paletko’s office told The Arab American News that it believes the city’s...
Attorney sues Iraqi government on behalf of refugees forced into exile
February 13th, 20150 Iraqis attending the informational session on Jan. 31 at the Chaldean Educational Center to learn more about how to join the lawsuit.DETROIT — A large number of Iraqi refugees have resettled in metro-Detroit following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The region is home to the largest concentration of Iraqi refugees in the...
Rachel Corrie remembered at PCRF-Toledo dinner
February 13th, 20150 Cindy and Craig Corrie with PCRF organizers.TOLEDO, Ohio — On Sat., Feb. 7, the Toledo chapter of the Palestine Children Relief Fund (PCRF) held its annual dinner and honored the memory of activist Rachel Corrie, who was killed by an Israeli bulldozer while trying to protect a Palestinian home from demolition in 2003. At the start of...Organizations offer free citizenship workshop
CLINTON TWP. — A free citizenship workshop will be held Saturday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert A. VerKuilen Building located at 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Several organizations will participate in the free regional citizenship workshop, including the New Americans Campaign, Welcoming......
Longtime City Councilman Doug Thomas dies
February 13th, 20150 BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. — Former Dearborn City Councilman and Dearborn native Doug Thomas passed away Feb. 6. He was 82. Thomas served on the city council for a total of 21 years. He was first elected in 1981, holding his seat until 1985 when he made an unsuccessful run for mayor. He was reelected to the council in 1989,...
County to repave section of Warren Ave. in Dearborn Heights and Detroit
February 13th, 20150 DETROIT — The Wayne County Commission voted 14-0 Feb. 5 to approve a five-year intergovernmental agreement with the city of Dearborn Heights for more than $1.4 million in improvements to Warren Avenue, between Telegraph Road and Outer Drive West in the city’s north end. The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the......
Home Depot to hire 1,500 in metro Detroit
February 13th, 20150 DETROIT — Home Depot stores in metro Detroit are expected to hire 1,500 new employees. The home improvement retailer has plans to hire about 80,000 people nationwide as the spring season draws near. Most of the positions are temporary or part time, while others are permanent. Home Depot pays above minimum wage. You can apply online...
Reportedly missing 19-year-old Dearborn student is in jail
February 13th, 20150 Hassan Alfatlawi.DEARBORN — After reports that a 19-year-old Henry Ford College student was missing circulated on social media for hours on Thursday, The Arab American News learned that the man is actually in the Calhoun County Jail. Sources at Dearborn's 19th District court told The Arab American News that Hassan......
