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Kobani in less danger, airstrikes killed 521 militants, 32 civilians
Smoke and flames rise over a hill near the Syrian town of Kobani, Oct. 23.DAMASCUS — The Syrian border town of Kobani appears in less danger of falling to the "Islamic State," but the threat still remains, U.S. officials said on Thursday, offering a measured view of a key battle against the militant group.Officials at the U.S....MDCH launches website to address prescription drug misuse and abuse
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has developed a website to increase public awareness of the risks and potential harm associated with misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and to provide everyday steps individuals can take to address the issue in their families and communities. Do Your Part: Be...New ACA tools and payment models deliver $372 million in savings
DETROIT — On Sept. 26, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued quality and financial performance results showing that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have improved patient care and produced hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the program.According to a press release issued by United Outstanding...Dearborn schools’ superintendent: Millage renewal will not raise taxes
DEARBORN — The Hold Harmless Millage renewal, which will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4, will not raise or impose new taxes on residents, said Dearborn School District Superintendent Brian Whiston."It is only a renewal to hold funding at current levels," he said.The vote will extend the 20-year-old millage, which generates about $40...
Arab American and Chaldean Council moves headquarters to Troy
October 24th, 20140 TROY — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a premier nonprofit human service organization serving southeast Michigan, has relocated its headquarters to Troy from Lathrup Village. The new office is located at 363 W. Big Beaver Road, third floor. Administrative staff members will be housed in the new...Relatives of Iraq massacre victims demand death penalty for Blackwater guards
BAGHDAD — Four former Blackwater guards found guilty for their roles in the 2007 massacre of at least 14 civilians in Baghdad's busy Nisur Square should be executed, relatives of victims said Thursday.Their convictions followed a two-month trial that heard how they opened fire with sniper rifles, machine guns and grenade launchers in...Saudi Arabia jails mothers for preparing sons to wage jihad
RIYADH — Four women in Saudi Arabia have been jailed for preparing their sons to wage war and for supporting al-Qaeda, official media said, in the kingdom's latest "terrorist" convictions.They were sentenced to between six and 10 years in prison, the Saudi Press Agency reported late Wednesday following the verdicts.It said a court...Two Israeli soldiers wounded in attack along Egypt border
CAIRO — Gunmen in Egypt's Sinai peninsula opened fire on Israeli troops across the border on Wednesday, wounding two soldiers, the Israeli military said.Islamist militants are active in the lawless peninsula, which borders southern Israel, though assaults across that boundary are rare.The attackers fired guns and an anti-tank missile...Tunisian policeman killed in pre-election clash with militants
TUNIS — A Tunisian policeman was killed and another wounded on Thursday when security forces clashed with Islamist militants on the outskirts of Tunis, three days before parliamentary elections, which voters hope will advance the country towards full democracy.Police negotiators in the suburb Oued Ellil, to west of Tunis, were trying...TAAN publisher discusses speaks out against link being made to Ottawa, Canada attacks and Islam
There was a lot of talk tonight on Fox 2's Let It Rip about the link to Islam and the Ottawa, Canada attacks. Our publisher Osama Siblani made it clear that such acts of terrorism have nothing to do with Islam.He said religion was being used to radicalize people. "I have been a Muslim for 59-years," he said. Others weighed in on the...
UM-D students address debt concerns at panel with Debbie Dingell
October 17th, 20140 Administrators and democratic nominee for Congress Debbie Dingell discuss student loan debts at a panel hosted by UM-D.DEARBORN — In recent years, student loan debt has prevailed as a major issue at both the state and national levels. This week, the Arab Student Union and Student Government at the University of Michigan-Dearborn...
Dearborn Heights boy wins fourth championship belt
October 17th, 20140 Mashhadi.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Husam Mashhadi, a seventh grader at Riverside Middle School, recently won the National James Tony boxing tournament in Ann Arbor and secured his fourth championship belt. “We are so happy about and proud of our son,” said Mashhadi’s father, Ayad Mashhadi. Only 12-years-old, Mashhadi has...
Dearborn Fire Department honors Arab men who helped rescue victim
October 17th, 20140 Fire Chief Joe Murray honored brothers Abdullah Ali Baadani, 19, and Hassen Ali Baadani, 25 on Oct. 7 who came to the aid of a burn victim on Sept. 24.DEARBORN — On Tuesday, Oct. 7 Fire Chief Joseph Murray honored two Dearborn brothers who rushed to the aid of an injured man when a neighboring vacant house exploded. Murray...
“Threat” sends Fordson students home early
October 17th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Friday, October 10, the Dearborn Police Department contacted Fordson High School with a possible threat to school safety. The school, located at 13800 Ford Road, has the largest student body of the city's three high schools. As precautionary measure, students were evacuated from the building. After 45 minutes,...
Detroit police chief discusses safety initiative with gas station owners
October 17th, 20141 A Detroit gas station owner speaking to Chief Craig.DETROIT — Police Chief James Craig is encouraging more Detroit gas station owners to join Project Lighthouse, a neighborhood watch program. Addressing gas station owners and city officials during a meeting at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters on Wednesday, Craig said......
Local activist arrested at St. Louis protest
October 17th, 20140 Zena Ozeir at a protest in downtown St. Louis.DEARBORN — On Sunday, Oct. 12, around 2 a.m., a local activist was arrested in St. Louis while participating in protests against police violence towards African Americans.St. Louis police apprehended 17 activists— including Dearborn resident Zena Ozeir— for rallying in front of a...
Detroit auctioning homes starting at $1,000
October 17th, 20140 A home in west Detroit near Dearborn being shown to potential buyer, Oct. 11.DETROIT — The Detroit Land Bank Authority is auctioning off vacant homes in Detroit's neighborhoods, starting at $1,000. Bidding on each house is open for one day. The buyer must rejuvenate the property and bring it to habitable code within six months of the......
AAPAC to make endorsement decision on governor’s race after annual dinner
October 17th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) announced this week that it would delay its endorsement for governor until after the organization's annual dinner on Wednesday, October 22 at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center.The group decided to delay making an endorsement after meeting on Wednesday evening at The Arab...
Dearborn man charged with domestic violence, incident caught on camera
October 17th, 20140 DEARBORN — A local man was charged with domestic violence and child abuse after being caught on camera assaulting the mother of his childrent and driving off in her vehicle while she was being dragged along. The incident took place on Sunday, Oct. 12 in the area of Chase Road and Donald Street.According to police accounts, the woman...
City to inspect 55 garages following ordinance; two cases pending in court
October 17th, 20140 Dearborn resident Muheeb Nabulsy is challenging the city in court, arguing there is no justification for him to remove the sliding glass door in his garage. DEARBORN — This week, the city will begin inspecting garages as part of an ordinance passed earlier this year that outlawed residents from installing sliding glass doors and...Ebola scare hits Dallas, Cleveland and Atlanta
DALLAS — Several schools were closed and six airline crew members placed on leave Thursday following news a nurse with Ebola had taken a commercial flight, heightening anxiety over the spread of the virus and how authorities were handling the health emergency.In Washington, federal health officials will be questioned by lawmakers at......
Renowned author emphasizes diversity, Arab contributions at ACRL dinner
October 17th, 20140 (L): ACRL Chairman Nabih Ayad, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Samia Sareini and Rev. Wendell Anthony.DEARBORN — Dr. Michael Eric Dyson knows what it’s like to be an Arab.That’s what the Detroit-born African American Georgetown University professor, author and political analyst told the hundreds of attendees during his keynote address at...
Some Chaldeans’ misconceptions about Muslims cannot be ignored
October 17th, 20140 Imam Sayyad Hassan Al Qazwini of Dearborn's Islamic Center of America shakes hands with Chaldean Bishop Ibrahim N. Ibrahim as Chaldean Patriarch Louis Sako stands in the center.Being Chaldean and working as a reporter in Dearborn covering metro Detroit’s Arab and Muslim communities is not easy. It never has been. Over the years I......
Political engagement is crucial this election season
This election season, statewide candidates have given special attention to the Arab American community. Gov. Rick Snyder visited the Arab American National Museum and spoke at several apolitical events hosted by community organizations, including the Arab American and Chaldean Council and ACCESS. His opponent, Mark Schauer, has held...
Candidates are courting the Arab and Muslim vote
October 17th, 20140 There actually are a few places in America where pols court the Arab American vote. It’s nice, but it hasn’t translated into real power.Typically, news stories about American politicians and the Muslim community run along the lines of: “Republican Official Demonizes Muslims.” For example, recently we were treated to......