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Two Americans die fighting for “Islamic State” in Syria
Douglas McAuthur McCain.DAMASCUS — On Wednesday, a day after news broke that Douglas McAuthur McCain, a 33-year-old man reared in Minnesota, died fighting for the "Islamic State," a coalition of Syrian opposition groups announced that its forces had killed another American in battle.The second American was identified Abdirahmaan...Egypt queries Morsi over documents “leaked” to Al Jazeera
Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is seen behind bars during his trial at a court in Cairo May 8.CAIRO — Egypt is investigating jailed ex-president Mohamed Morsi in connection with documents that judicial investigators say were leaked to the Qatar-based Al Jazeera satellite news channel, security sources said on...Dental Office Shooting in Dearborn
DEARBORN — On Aug. 28 at approximately 9:10 a.m. Dearborn Police officers responded to a report of gunshots fired at the Advanced Dental Clinic located at 14639 Ford Road in Dearborn. The suspect, a 73 year old male Dearborn resident, was quickly taken into custody by responding officers. It was determined that the suspect entered...Time to strengthen the United Nations
Sometimes, amid the heated political debate about what should done by the U.S. government in world affairs, a proposal cuts through the TV babble of the supposed experts with a clear, useful suggestion.That proposal came on August 17, when Pope Francis told journalists how he thought the world should cope with the challenge posed by...Dept. of Education offers tips on getting a good start to the school year
Summer is over and school is beginning again. It’s time to put away the video games and iPods and bring out the books and pencils.Preparing for another school year requires the cooperation of both the students and parents. Today, there is more then just buying new school supplies that goes into getting students ready for...Saudi Arabia, Iran hold “constructive” talks
RIYADH — Iran's deputy foreign minister said he held "positive and constructive" talks with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Tuesday, where Islamist militancy in Iraq was one of the topics discussed.Hossein Amir Abdollahian was in Jeddah for the first high-level bilateral talks between the two countries since Hassan Rouhani was...Clashes erupt between army and militants in east Lebanon
BEIRUT — Gunmen opened fire on a Lebanese army position at the border with Syria on Thursday near a town seized by "Islamic State" insurgents earlier this month, triggering an exchange of fire, a security source said.The fighting, which erupted before dawn, was still raging in late afternoon, with troops shelling the gunmen who had...
Muslims condemn ISIS, say terrorist group doesn’t represent Islam
August 26th, 20140 DEARBORN—Muslim Americans gathered at Dearborn City Hall Monday to condemn ISIS, and honor all the victims of the terrorist group including American journalist James Foley. Last week a video was released of Foley being beheaded by a member of ISIS in retaliation for American airstrikes on Iraq that were...
Health concerns, frustrations grow in flood aftermath
August 22nd, 20140 DEARBORN — The contents of 40 percent of Dearborn's basements are now on its streets in piles of trash bags and disposed furniture. unprecedented rainfall on Aug. 11 caused sewage backups that turned 8,000 basements across the city into swamps of filthy water.Thousands of basements in Dearborn have been converted into living spaces...Detroit native Paul Elia inspiring youth to pursue their dreams
Elia.DETROIT — When metro Detroit native Paul Elia moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting he inspired others to follow their passions. Elia, a Chaldean American, is often approached by people asking for advice about taking risks and pursuing their dreams. It is not common for Chaldeans to go after careers in the...
Local group returns from Ferguson, demands justice
August 22nd, 20140 DETROIT — Members of the National Action Network (NAN) returned to Detroit Monday after visiting Ferguson, Missouri over the weekend. Speaking at a press conference this week following the visit, Rev. Charles Williams II of the NAN said residents in Ferguson are protesting peacefully and accused anarchist groups of inciting...Detroiters encouraged to make payments before shut-off moratorium expires Monday
DETROIT – City residents are encouraged to attend the Cobo Water Fair this Saturday to make payment arrangements and access help before the shut-off moratorium expires on Monday.Mayor Mike Duggan and City Council President Brenda Jones, in conjunction with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), will present the Water Fair at...
Renisha McBride’s family files $10M lawsuit against Wafer
August 22nd, 20140 DETROIT — On Tuesday, the family of Renisha McBride filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit against Theodore Wafer in Wayne County Circuit Court. McBride, a Detroit resident, was shot and killed by Dearborn Heights resident in November. The civil lawsuit seeks damages in the 19-year-old’s death. Earlier this month,...
Immigration conference to discuss profiling at border next month
August 22nd, 20140 DETROIT — The Northern Borders Coalition (NBC) Immigrants Rights Conference will take place Tuesday, Sep. 16 at the United Auto Workers Ford National Training Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event, entitled “From North to South: Civil Rights Along the Border”, will focus on the issue of profiling at the...
“Islamic State” denounced at interfaith candlelight vigil
August 22nd, 20140 BIRMINGHAM — On Thursday, Aug. 14, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh clergy members, among other religious leaders of various faiths, held an interfaith candlelight and prayer vigil at Shain Park in Birmingham and denounced the terrorist group IS. Representatives from human rights and civic organizations also......
Dearborn Scavengers to receive $500 ticket for going through residents’ trash after flood
August 22nd, 20140 DEARBORN — The Dearborn City Council on Wednesday approved an emergency ordinance that prohibits curbside scavenging of trash in the city. The punishment for violating the ordinance is a $500 fine and 93 days in jail. The emergency ordinance will expire in 61 days, unless the council takes further action. City ordinance...Closings, pay cuts proposed for Detroit schools
DETROIT – The Detroit Public Schools System will be cutting the paychecks of administrators and teachers in October. The 10 percent pay cut needs to be approved by state Superintendent Mike Flanagan before it goes into affect. The salary for the top DPS teacher would decrease from $66,000 to $59,400 per year. Part of the plan involves......
Wayne County: More than $340M in flood damages
DETROIT – Wayne County officials currently estimates that the August 11 storm that severely impacted parts of Southeastern Michigan resulted in more than $340 million in flood damages in the County. More than 35,000 private residences were impacted, resulting in more than $332 million in damages, with an additional $12 million in...Wayne County: More than $340M in flood damages
DETROIT – Wayne County officials currently estimates that the August 11 storm that severely impacted parts of Southeastern Michigan resulted in more than $340 million in flood damages in the County. More than 35,000 private residences were impacted, resulting in more than $332 million in damages, with an additional $12 million in...
Dearborn cleric owes $250K for fraud picture
August 22nd, 20140 DEARBORN — Dearborn cleric Ahmad Jibril, who according to reports is popular among supporters of the terrorist group IS, was ordered to pay $250,000 in restitution for fraud convictions. Back in May, a report by the British think tank International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence cited Jibril as an...
Brehm donates $17,000 to district choir program
August 22nd, 20140 DEARBORN — Ten years ago, William Brehm, a philanthropist and Fordson High School alumnus, founded the Brehm Scholars Program. While directly covering the costs of higher education for a select group of Fordson graduates, the program has also inspired many other Fordson students to reach goals that previously seemed unattainable.......
Dearborn company offering affordable after-school tutoring program
August 22nd, 20140 DEARBORN — The tutoring company EduCare Student Services has started an affordable after school tutoring program for students in grades K-12. Sessions will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9 and will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Dearborn Atrium Office Center located at 835 Mason...
Collision shops ‘flooded’ with vehicles, state issues warning against selling damaged cars
August 22nd, 20140 DETROIT – While thousands of residents across Southeast Michigan sustained damage to their homes from last week's record breaking rainfall, motorists were also severely impacted by the disaster.On Monday, August 11, thousands of motorists were trapped along streets and freeways during their commute home, when their vehicles stalled......
Newly-formed Yemeni American Chamber of Commerce holds first annual dinner
August 22nd, 20140 More than 200 people attended the Yemeni American Chamber of Commerce's first annual dinner. Members of the group are pictured here with 19th District Court Judge, Mark Somers; Wayne County Executive, Robert Ficano; Paul Abbate, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit Division; Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon;...Arab American woman pursing photography career
Jessica Kobeissi photographing BMG Chicago's signed model Miranda Cerny.DEARBORN – Photography is an art form that has been around since the 1800s and it continues to grow in the 21st century.It is a career that has become more accessible for everyone, but it remains a competitive field.Jessica Kobeissi is just one of the female Arab......