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Oxfam: 85 richest people as wealthy as half the world
The world’s 85 wealthiest people have as much money as the 3.5 billion poorest people on the planet – half the Earth’s population. That’s according to Oxfam’s latest report on the risks of the widening gap between the super-rich and the poor.The report, titled “Working for the Few,” was released Monday, and was compiled by...Israel is often viewed by Washington politicians as the most “stable” ally in the Middle East.
But stability from the American perspective can mean many things. Lead amongst them is that the “ally” must be unconditionally loyal to the diktats of the U.S. administration. This rule has proven to be true since the U.S. claimed a position of ascendancy, if not complete hegemony, over many regions of the world since World War II....The battle over Dr. King’s message
Most Americans know Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as one of the twentieth century’s most revered voices for racial equality, the charismatic leader of the American civil rights movement, who gave the famous “I Have A Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Perhaps they even know a thing or two about his role in the Montgomery Bus...Civil rights group challenges DHS “can’t ask, won’t tell” policy
DEARBORN — On Thursday, the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) held a press conference challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s “can’t ask, won’t tell” policy. The group has filed complaints against the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice and Terrorist Screening Center on behalf of local...Decades of sex abuse by Chicago priests outlined in documents
Chicago — The Chicago Archdiocese had a practice of moving priests accused of sexual abuse to new parishes, where they committed more abuse against children, according to documents released this week by lawyers representing the victims.The latest in a series of such abuse disclosures by Midwest church officials, the documents provided...U.S. safety regulators propose child car seat side-impact test
U.S. safety regulators have proposed upgraded standards for child car seats that will better protect children when the vehicle is struck on the side, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The regulator said it has determined that the improvement will save five lives a year.Car seat manufacturers will be given three...Arab American shot to death outside of tobacco store in Illinois
Bensenville, Ill. — On Sunday, January 19, Hussein Saghir, 36, was shot to death by two robbers in front of his brothers mini mart Sam's Tobacco and Food Mart, which faced its second robbery in under three months.Police released surveillance video Monday hoping to solve the murder of Saghir, who was a clerk at the smoke shop. The...Snyder asks U.S. government to issue 50,000 visas for new immigrants to live and work in Detroit
DETROIT — Detroit must harness the power of skilled immigrants to grow its economy, increase its tax base and reverse its population decline, Gov. Rick Snyder said today as he urged federal action on his proposal that increases employment-based visas for immigrants.“We want the world to know that Detroit is open for business,”...MLK’s Legacy: The impact on Arab Americans and the City of Detroit
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."DETROIT — “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” Martin Luther King Jr. once famously said. Five decades later, that statement is still imperative in a country that is deeply embedded in bigotry, inequality and resistance. After emerging as a...Iraq hangs 11 convicted of terrorism
BAGHDAD — Iraq hanged 11 people convicted of terrorist offenses on Thursday, Jan. 23, the justice ministry said, pursuing what a U.N. official has criticised as a "conveyor-belt of executions."All those executed were Iraqi nationals, justice ministry spokesman Haider al-Saadi said in a text message to Reuters, bringing the total number...Israel approves 381 more settler homes in West Bank
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — In the latest blow to the Middle East peace process, Israel has approved plans to build another 381 settler homes in the West Bank. The move brings the total number of planned units announced since the start of the year to 2,530."The Israeli Civil Administration, which falls under the Defense Ministry, has...
Local Syrians have low expectations for Geneva 2
January 24th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Syrian civil war has claimed more than 130,000 lives, displaced millions and fueled sectarianism in Syria, neighboring countries and across the Middle East. But as representatives from the country's government and opposition meet in Switzerland among a host of international foreign ministers, local Syrian Americans have...Oakland County executive under fire for offensive comments about Detroit
DETROIT — Stopping for gas at a Detroit gas station is "just a call for a carjacking," according to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, who also thinks that the solution to the city's financial problems is building a fence around it and turning it into an Indian reservation.Patterson has come under fire for demeaning comments...Iran’s Rohani: Free elections best solution for Syria
DAVOS, Switzerland — Iranian President Hassan Rohani said Thursday that fair elections would be the best way of ending Syria's civil war."The best solution is to organize free and fair elections inside Syria," Rohani told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "No outside party or power should decide for the Syrian people and...
Mayor O’Reilly shares thoughts on business, neighborhood growth and dispute over east Dearborn property
January 24th, 20140 DEARBORN — At a special meeting of the City Council on Wednesday, January 15, former American Arab Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nasser Beydoun engaged in a heated debate with Mayor Jack O'Reilly over the reacquisitionof a business property on the east side of the city that was previously owned by his brother-in-law Sam......
Arab American NFL coach prepares for Super Bowl
January 24th, 20140 DEARBORN — “It is unbelievable. This is a dream come true, and so surreal,” said Robert Saleh, speaking about the Seattle Seahawks advancing to the 2014 NFL Super Bowl. Saleh is a quality control coach for the Seahawks, who will square off against the Denver Broncos in football’s championship game, Sunday, Feb. 2 at...The Arab American News’ first issue came out 29 years ago
DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1985, 29 years ago, The Arab American News published its first issue. The lead story was an editorial outlining the goals and principles of the publication. "This newspaper is dedicated to this guiding purpose: communicating to and unifying all Arabs in North America," read the paper's first......
The surveillance state lives
President Obama has some nerve. He opened his speech on NSA spying by likening his surveillance regime to Paul Revere and the Sons of Liberty. How insulting! They were helping people resist government tyranny, and the British spied on them to put down the coming rebellion.In sizing up Obama’s “reforms” of the indiscriminate...New film “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” includes Dearborn terrorist plot
DEARBORN — In the new action thriller "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit," starring Chris Pine, a plot follows him in a post 9/11 era through his tour of duty in Afghanistan and into a career as the Financial Intelligence Unit of the modern CIA, where he becomes an analyst.The plot of the film features a story line in which terrorists are...Poetry corner: In Jerusalem
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 Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish.In JerusalemIn Jerusalem, I mean inside the old walls,I walk from an era to an era with no memory to guide me. Prophets...Thirteen charged in New York for ID theft from fuel pumps
New York City — Thirteen people were indicted for swiping credit card and ATM information from gas pumps in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina, and using the data to steal more than $2 million using ATMS and banks in New York, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced on Tuesday, January 21.Members of the alleged identity......
Detroit casino revenue falls in 2013
DETROIT — Detroit is counting on taxes from the city's three casinos to help it emerge from bankruptcy, but prized as the city's casinos may be, they had a down year in 2013, state regulators said.The city's total gambling revenue slipped 4.7 percent to $1.35 billion last year, according to figures released by the Michigan Gaming...Governor Snyder announces creation of office for new Americans
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder announced in his fourth State of the State address a bold vision for attracting global talent to bring more and better jobs to Michigan, and a growing group of more than 30 educational leaders, elected officials, business leaders, nonprofit groups and other community leaders offered their support for the......
Retirement planning programs offered at Henry Ford Centennial Library
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Library and TL Financial Group, a full service investment advisory firm, are partnering to offer two retirement planning programs to the public. Each program consists of two educational sessions. Erin Wozniak, a wealth management advisor at TL Financial group, will present the program entitled...Dearborn Police seek public’s assistance in apprehending larceny suspect
DEARBORN — On Jan. 13, a larceny occurred at the CVS located at 22060 Outer Drive. The suspect entered the store, selected numerous items for sale, and then concealed them in his long trench coat style jacket. The suspect quickly proceeded to the exit with the merchandise still concealed and exited the store without paying for the......