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Man who plotted to bomb Dearborn mosque being moved
SWANTON, VT. — Roger Stockham, the man who plotted to bomb the Islamic Center of America (ICA) in Dearborn is reportedly being moved to a community facility that treats people who suffer with severe mental illness. Stockham, 65, is an inmate at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton, Vermont. He has a history of...
Huffington Post names Dearborn mosque one of Michigan’s most spiritual places
June 6th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Islamic Center of America, located on Ford Rd., was named one of Michigan’s most spiritual places by the Huffington Post in an article entitled, “This Is The Most Spiritual Place In Your Home State."The article features a complied list and photos of the most spiritual places in all 50 states. The Huffington Post...
TAAN publisher to appear on WXYZ
June 6th, 20140 Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News will appear on the WXYZ Channel 7 program Spotlight at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, June 8. The show is hosted by WXYZ Editorial Director Chuck Stokes. In addition to Siblani, Bankole Thompson senior editor at the Michigan Chronicle and 7 Action News investigator Jim Kiertzner will also...
Innovative ideas lead to new businesses in Dearborn
June 6th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Arab American News is continuing to keep track of community entrepreneurs who are launching new businesses in Metro Detroit and contributing to the region’s economic growth and stability. Below is a preview of three new atypical businesses in town. MashawiiIn 1983, Dean Hachem opened Mr. Shish Kabob, one of the first...Poetry corner: With a Beiruti
As a part of its continuing effort to share a portion of the literary wealth of Arabic poetry with the English reader, The Arab American News translates a poem by the legendary Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani.With a Beiruti Nothing remains except us in the restaurant,Nothing except the shadow of two heads leaning on each other...Nothing...
Local dentists raise oral hygiene awareness
June 6th, 20140 Patients wait to meet with the dentists. PHOTO: Synergy Design and MediaDEARBORN — On Saturday May 31, more than 125 people waited outside of Contemporary Dentistry in Dearborn for an opportunity to receive free dental treatments that included cleanings, fillings, extractions, and x-ray screenings.This marked the dental office’s...
Dearborn Heights residents enjoy Spirit Festival
June 6th, 20140 This year, Dearborn Heights is holding its 28th annual Spirit Festival, with the theme “Mustang Fever — 50 Years of Rockin’ the Road."The festival, sponsored by Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, a local tradition with carnival rides, family games, and live music, entertainment, ethnic foods and special events, will run through Sunday,...
Thirteen prominent Arabs and Chaldeans named “American dreamers” by Crain’s Detroit Business weekly
June 6th, 20140 DETROIT — Crain's Detroit Business has included 13 Arab and Chaldean American achievers among the "American Dreamers," a list of 38 successful immigrants in Southeast Michigan.On Sunday, June 1, Crain’s published profiles of every first-generation immigrant on the list, highlighting the nominees' achievements, the year they...
Increased Arab and Chaldean presence at casinos spirals into addiction
June 6th, 20140 A local Muslim woman seen at MGM Casino playing the slot machines.DETROIT — For a bankrupt Detroit, the gaming industry has been a steady source of income and tax revenue over the last decade, despite an unstable auto industry.But while the establishment of MGM Grand Detroit, Motor City Casino (MCC) and Greektown Casino have attracted...
Detroit’s Hispanic business community weathering time of economic crisis
June 6th, 20140 The Latino Press explored the effects of the current economic crisis in Detroit on the business environment of the Hispanic community. Mexicantown in Southwest Detroit is where the Hispanic community of the region is primarily settled. It is a vibrant community of neighborhoods, parks, schools, and churches. One of the anchors of the...State Department says U.S. citizen was suicide bomber in Syria
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department this week confirmed that an American citizen had carried out a suicide bombing in Syria. "The American citizen involved in the suicide bombing in Syria is believed to be Moner Mohammad Abu-Salha," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.The New York Times, which first...
New York resident accused of plotting to kill U.S. soldiers
June 6th, 20140 Mufid Elfgeeh.BROCKPORT N.Y — The owner of a western New York food market faced accusations in court on Monday that he illegally bought guns to shoot and kill members of the U.S. military returning from Iraq, according to official documents.Mufid Elfgeeh, 30, of Rochester, was arrested by federal agents on Saturday on illegal weapons...Casey Kasem in stable condition in Washington
Kassem.LOS ANGELES — Radio personality Casey Kasem, whose family has been locked in a legal battle over his care, is in stable condition in a Washington State hospital, the spokesman for the deejay's children said on Monday.Danny Deraney, the spokesman for Kasem's children from his first marriage, said the family was still...Church group removes Alabama billboard quoting Hitler
BIRMINGHAM — A billboard featuring a quote from Adolf Hitler next to pictures of five smiling children was taken down on Tuesday in the city of Auburn, Alabama at the request of the church group that bought it after the sign drew criticism.The billboard message, purchased by Life Savers Ministries to promote the church group, quoted...Wisconsin girls, 12, charged with trying to kill classmate
Morgan Geyser (pictured) and Anissa Weier have been charged with attempted murder after they allegedly stabbed another 12-year-old 19 times, police said.WISCONSIN — Two 12-year-old Wisconsin girls were charged as adults with attempted murder on Monday after authorities said they lured a middle school classmate into the woods in a......
Anti-Muslim protesters’ visit to Dearborn an opportunity to show the positives
The Qur'an-burning "pastor" is coming back to Dearborn on June 14. He will be here to display the same old hatred, racism and xenophobia he has passionately upheld since he rose to infamy for burning the Qur'an in 2010.This time, the Florida-based pastor is bringing a gang of motorcyclists with him. They plan on protesting against...
Bashar Assad wins Syria presidential election in landslide vote
June 6th, 20140 Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma (R) cast their votes in the country's presidential elections at a polling station in Damascus June 3, 2014, in this handout released by Syria's national news agency SANA.DAMASCUS — Bashar al-Assad has won a landslide victory in the Syrian presidential poll with 88.7 percent of the......
Why I am running for state representative
June 6th, 20140 Berry.I am a candidate for the office of state representative in Michigan’s 9th House District – which includes portions of Dearborn and Detroit – because one of the most important aspects of a community—quality public education under local control— is under attack from Lansing.As president of the Dearborn Public School Board...UN: Nearly 800 killed in Iraq last month
BAGHDAD — Nearly 800 people were killed in violence across Iraq in May, the United Nations said on Sunday, making it the deadliest month so far this year.Of the 799 people killed, 196 were members of the Iraqi security forces, and the rest were civilians - often victims of attacks by insurgents who have been regaining ground and...Bahrain court jails 4 for life over 2012 bombing
MANAMA — On Thursday, June 5, a Bahraini court convicted and sentenced four activists to life imprisonment over the death of an Asian man in a 2012 bomb attack, according to an attorney for one of the defendants.The case centered on the death of an Asian man killed in a series of bombings that claimed two lives in the tiny Gulf...Yemen: 500 militants, 40 soldiers killed in clashes
SANAA — Five hundred al-Qaeda militants and 40 soldiers have been killed since the military launched an offensive against the group in April, Yemeni army spokesman. Colonel Saeed al-Faquih told a news conference on Thursday, June 4.Yemen's military mounted a campaign in the south of the country to try to crush the Islamist group that......
Prosecutor: Election of new Libyan PM unconstitutional
TRIPOLI — The election of Ahmed Maiteeq as Libya's new prime minister was conducted in violation of the country's temporary constitution, a prosecutor told the Supreme Constitutional Court on Thursday, June 4.The North African country is struggling with a political crisis as outgoing premier Abdullah al-Thinni has refused to hand...Egypt imposes tougher penalties for sexual harassment
CAIRO — Egypt approved new punishments Thursday, June 4, for sexual harassment, amid rising pressure on authorities to fight the rampant phenomenon.Until now, Egypt has not had a law defining sexual harassment, despite more than 99 percent of women being subjected to some form of abuse, according to a study by the United Nations......
Kerry calls for ‘fully empowered’ president for Lebanon
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam (R).BEIRUT — On Wednesday, June 4, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Lebanon's politicians to overcome their "deeply troubling" stalemate and elect a new president to help respond to the damaging fallout of civil war in neighboring Syria.Kerry, on...
Qur’an-burning pastor moves protest to city hall; city prepares security
June 6th, 20140 Jones.DEARBORN — Qur’an-burning Florida pastor Terry Jones is now scheduled to protest in front of city hall on Saturday, June 14, according to the city of Dearborn.Last week, Jones had announced that he and the anti-Islamic group "Stand Up American Now," had scheduled a visit to the city to protest "Sharia law" in front of the......
