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Guns fall silent in Lebanon’s Tripoli as army moves in
October 31st, 20140 BEIRUT — The Lebanese army took the last position held by militants in the northern city of Tripoli on Monday, Oct. 27, ending two days of battles that marked some of the worst fighting to spill over into Lebanon from the Syrian civil war next door.Guns fell silent as the army issued a statement saying fighters who had fled should...Story about fear and destruction: Palestinian artist captures Gaza pain in clay
Iyyad Sabbah's sculptures in the Shejaiya district of Gaza City.GAZA CITY — Among the mountains of rubble littering Gaza after a deadly summer war, clay outlines emerge of men, women and children with a story to tell about fear, flight and destruction.Through his sculptures, which are made of fiberglass and covered with clay, Iyyad...Gov. Snyder urged to condemn Dave Agema for racist comments
MICHIGAN — Republican national committeeman Dave Agema referred to Arabs as "camel jockeys" in a Facebook post on Oct. 19. This is not the first time Agema, a former state legislator, has smeared Arabs and Muslims. Last year, the Republican politician questioned Muslims' contributions to the nation in a Facebook post. In January,...“Islamic State” executes 220 tribesmen
BAGHDAD — "Islamic State" militants executed at least 220 Iraqis in retaliation against a tribe's opposition to their takeover of territory west of Baghdad, security sources and witnesses said.Two mass graves were discovered on Thursday containing some of the 300 members of the Sunni, Muslim Albu Nimr tribe that "Islamic State" had...Israel closes, reopens Al-Aqsa mosque for Muslim worshipers
JERUSALEM — Israel decided late Thursday to reopen Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound to Muslims on Friday, hours after ordering its closure and following Arab and U.S. calls."It was decided to restore (the compound) to normal," police spokeswoman Luba Samri told AFP, adding that because of a fear of unrest at Friday midday prayers,...Sweden recognizes Palestinian state
STOCKHOLM — Sweden on Thursday became the biggest Western European country to recognize a Palestinian state, prompting a strong protest from Israel, which swiftly withdrew its ambassador from Stockholm.The move by Sweden's new left-leaning government reflects growing international impatience with Israel's nearly half-century control of...Michigan flood aid tops $110 million
WARREN — State and federal officials report more than 92,000 Michigan residents affected by the August floods have been approved for more than $110 million in federal disaster assistance. Survivors are strongly encouraged to register for federal assistance before the Nov. 24 deadline.Homeowners are eligible to apply for SBA...Palestinians, Israeli forces clash in Jerusalem after “hit-and-run” incident
Palestinian protesters set fire to tires during clashes with Israeli forces in Ramallah, West Bank on Oct. 21.JERUSALEM — Renewed clashes broke out early Thursday in East Jerusalem following the death of a Palestinian suspect who rammed his car into Israeli settlers Wednesday, injuring six and killing one.Israeli forces and...
AAPAC fires up voters, honors state leaders at annual gala
October 24th, 20140 AAPAC honors former congressman John Dingell. DEARBORN — Following the organization’s 17th annual banquet on Wednesday, Oct. 22, members of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) voted to endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer. Both Schauer and Gov. Rick Snyder had sought...Britain’s Real Promise to Israel; “Symbolic” Vote on Palestine
A pro-Palestine supporter wears a Palestinian and Union flag outside the Houses of Parliament in London Oct. 13.The text of the letter was short and precise, leaving no room for any misinterpretation in the “promise” made by Britain’s Foreign Secretary, Arthur James Balfour, to a powerful representative of the Jewish community in...AAPAC dinner was a success that should be continued by voting on Nov. 4
On Wednesday night, Michigan's top political leaders showed their appreciation for the local Arab American community by attending and speaking at the 17th annual dinner of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC). U.S. congressional leaders, national, state and local candidates, mayors, judges and activists from all around...U.S. tightens Ebola monitoring for West African visitors
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the United States imposed new constraints on on people entering the country from three nations at the center of West Africa's Ebola epidemic, mandating that they report their temperature daily and stay in touch with health authorities.President Obama expressed cautious optimism about the situation in the...
City council passes resolution to eliminate paid parking in west Dearborn
October 24th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, October 21, Dearborn's city council passed a resolution that authorized the elimination of paid parking in West Dearborn after years of persistence from local business owners and residents who were claiming the system had a negative economic impact on the city. The move is expected to go into effect...Inkster man charged with supplying ‘Cloud 9’ synthetic drug
Bassam Honeini. DEARBORN – An Arab American Inkster resident was charged this week with supplying the Cloud 9 synthetic drug to retail distributors across metro Detroit and Macomb County. Bassam Honeini, 41, became the first person to be charged with the possession or delivery of the drug since local authorities issued an...
Former Taylor Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand passes away at 45
October 24th, 20140 Jeffrey Lamarand. TAYLOR — Former Taylor Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand passed away Sunday, Oct. 18 at his family’s new Dexter home. He was 45. The cause of death is still unknown, but police have ruled out the possibility of foul play. He is survived by his wife and two children. The former mayor was first elected to City......
Van used to break into Dearborn Secretary of state office and steal ATM
DEARBORN — An ATM machine was stolen from a Dearborn Secretary of State office on Sunday night after thieves used a van to break into the building. As of Monday, police said they were close to identifying the van used in the crime. A van they’d located after the fire had been set on fire. When the incident occurred,...
Dearborn resident wins women’s race at Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon
October 24th, 20140 DETROIT — Courtney Brewis of Dearborn won the women’s race at the 37th annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon on Oct. 19. Brewis, who used to run track at Grand Valley State University, said the victory came as a surprise. The 23-year-old has considered competing in a marathon since high school. She also competed in the......
Iraqi American wins first place in national body-building competition
Haider Ali. DEARBORN — Haider Ali, an Iraqi American and Dearborn resident, won first place in the Central States Championships on Saturday, Oct. 18. Ali thanked his coach Imad Alabdly, friends, family and supporters for his victory. Ali is a longtime professional pro-bodybuilder. ...
Oakland County Commission candidate is diversity champion
October 24th, 20140 Dr. Phyllis A. Noda. DEARBORN — Throughout her career, Dr. Phyllis A. Noda, an Arab American Democratic candidate for the Oakland County Commission, has been a relentless advocate for diversity. Noda has embraced her Arab American identity while campaigning for the position in a county that historically has not had adequate...
Yemeni-American among those running for Hamtramck School Board Elections
October 24th, 20140 Saad Almasmari.HAMTRAMCK — Saad Almasmari, a candidate for the Nov. 4 Hamtramck school board elections, is among the few Yemeni-Americans running the for board. Almasmari’s goals are to improve the transportation system, include bilingual options and improve the quality of the public education system. Hamtramck, which is...
Judge Mark Somers fires back at Mayor O’Reilly’s open letter
October 24th, 20140 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers. DEARBORN — The race for 19th District Court Judge between incumbent Mark Somers and former city magistrate Tony Guerriero took a turn this month after Mayor Jack O'Reilly distributed an open letter that threw his support behind Guerriero.O'Reilly, who had publicly endorsed Somers in the past,......
Michigan Supreme Court candidate Bill Murphy: A seat on the court should not come with a ‘for sale’ sign
October 24th, 20140 Michigan Supreme Court Candidate William (Bill) Murphy. DEARBORN — Michigan Supreme Court Candidate William (Bill) Murphy criticized the amount of money being poured into the judicial elections."The seat for the supreme court should not come with a for sale sign," he told The Arab American News in an interview last...
Canada Parliament gunman had planned to travel to Syria
October 24th, 20140 Ottawa — The gunman in Wednesday's attack on Canada's capitol had a criminal record and recently applied for a passport, planning to travel to Syria after undergoing a "radicalization process," police said on Thursday.Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, 32, was a Canadian who may also have held Libyan citizenship, said Bob Paulson, commissioner of......
Lebanese army kills three terror suspects
People inspect damage in a apartment following a raid by the army in Asoun, Oct. 23.BEIRUT — The Lebanese Army killed three gunmen during a raid in north Lebanon Thursday and arrested a local “terror” suspect accused of recruiting young Lebanese to join the "Islamic State" – including a relative involved in the beheading of a...Gitmo force-feeding manual reveals gruesome practices
Last week the U.S. government submitted to the District Court in Washington, D.C., the most recent standard operating procedures (SOPs) for force-feeding in the Guantánamo Bay detention facility. What remains of the documents, after redactions, is a shameful exercise in doublespeak that attempts to disguise what is really happening in......
