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Hizbullah says EU decision invites Israeli attack on Lebanon
BEIRUT - Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday, July 24, the European Union had given Israel justification to attack Lebanon by blacklisting the armed wing of his group, and would bear responsibility for any Israeli military action.The bloc agreed earlier this week to list what it described as the military wing of...
Ann Arbor transit system bans political messages on buses, after rejecting anti-Israeli ad
July 26th, 20130 ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA), a bus agency that falls under the public transit system in Ann Arbor, is not open to advertising anti-Israeli ads. That's what resident and activist Blaine Coleman learned back in 2011, when he made an attempt to purchase spots for an ad that included the statement "Boycott...Bouncing a little check can be a big problem
Being on the receiving end of a bad check can be an irritating experience. Most people would probably rather have someone avoid paying them altogether than to deposit a check, only to have their bank return it for non-sufficient funds or non-existent account. Under Michigan law, the writer (or “maker”) of a bad check...Workers call for politicians to raise minimum wage
DETROIT/LANSING – Michigan workers and community leaders joined a nationwide call to action for raising the minimum wage this week. “It seems like everything keeps getting more expensive, but my pay just stays the same,” said Sam Johnson, a local fast food worker and member of Michigan United. “A couple dollars more an...Darany Resolution offers well wishes for Ramadan
LANSING — State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) submitted House Resolution 191 to offer best wishes to Muslims in Michigan, and across the world, on the joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan. Darany.The resolution was adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives and recognizes the month in which Muslims...Bill allows charities to collect donations on the street
MICHIGAN — A new bill would allow charities in the State to collect donations, while volunteers stand, or walk on the street. The bill was proposed by State Rep. Terry Brown, after a dispute in the Thumb area. Brown says that the Sebewaing Village Council didn’t allow the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars to have...Temporary Protection Status re-designated for Syrian nationals
Lathrup Village — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), along with Congressman Gary Peters, are urging any eligible Syrian nationals and persons without nationality, who last habitually resided in Syria and are now in the United States, to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).On June 17, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and...Detroit City Council stands with NAACP on bringing federal charges against George Zimmerman
DETROIT — On Tuesday, the Detroit City Council passed a resolution, supporting a petition created by the NAACP that is aimed at getting federal charges brought against George Zimmerman. The legislation was sponsored by Councilwoman JoAnn Watson and led to a discussion on violence in the City. Councilman Kenneth Cockrel, Jr....Willow Run Airport receives $9 million grant for renovation
WAYNE COUNTY – The Wayne County Airport Authority will receive a $9 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to renovate runway 05R/23L at Willow Run Airport.“Willow Run Airport’s 24-hour schedule helps fuel the economic engine in Southeast Michigan,” said U.S. Sen. Carl Levin. “This funding for runway...Ford profits exceed expectations
Ford Motor Company’s profits in North America rose to $1.23 billion during the second quarter, an 18.6 percent increase from last year. In addition, the company's global revenues reached an all-time high of $38.1 billion, compared to $33.3 billion in the second quarter of 2012. The profit growth has exceeded the expectations of...Islamic House of Wisdom holds Ramadan iftar dinner
The Islamic House of Wisdom (IHW) hosted their annual Ramadan iftar dinner on Wednesday, July 24, in Dearborn Heights. Attendees included 19th District Court Judge Sam Salamey, Dearborn Police Chief Ron Haddad, Third Circuit Cour Judge Chris Dingell and Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly. Imam Elahi, spiritual leader of the IHW, was...Gov. Snyder reappoints Arab American to Michigan Board of Pharmacy
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder recently announced the reappointments of Dhafer Almaklani of Dearborn and Pamela Wyett of Charlevoix to the Michigan Board of Pharmacy. The 11-member board is responsible for regulating and inspecting the practice of pharmacy and drugs manufactured and distributed in the State."Dhafer and Pamela are two...Drunken Canadian arrested for swimming to Detroit
A drunken Canadian man swam across the Detroit River, to the United States, and almost made it back to Canada, before being arrested on Monday evening, July 22.A woman notified police around 11:30 p.m. that her friend John Morillo, 47, of Windsor, had gone swimming in the river and had not returned to Windsor. American and Canadian coast...Dearborn Heights Police investigate home shooting
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Police, this week, began investigating a home shooting near Telegraph Road. According to a report, at around 5 a.m. on July 23, an unresponsive man, between his 20s and 30s, was taken to Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn for treatment from a gunshot wound. Police say that the identity of the victim...Poetry Corner: The Tattoo
Muhammad Maghout was a poet, playwright and essayist, who spent a lifetime advocating for political freedom in an Arab World run by totalitarian regimes. He was born in Salamiya, a town near Hama in Syria, in 1934. He entered the literary realm after linking up with fellow Syrian poet Adonis in Beirut in the late 1950's. His......
Local man arrested in Canada for first degree murder at Inkster apartments
INKSTER — A local man, suspected of a murder at the Cherry Hill Apartments in Inkster last week, was captured and arrested for first degree murder in Scarborough, Canada over the weekend.Ali Mohamed Elatrache, 25, was wanted for first degree murder, stalking, arson and a home invasion that had occurred on Thursday, July...Recipe Corner: Ramadan dishes
FattoushMakes 6 to 8 servingsCoating the toasted pita in olive oil prevents it from getting soggy when mixed with the vegetables and dressing.ingredientsDressing:4 teaspoons ground sumac, soaked in 4 teaspoons warm water for 15 minutes3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons (or more) pomegranate molasses2 small......
BCBSM honored for diversity management practices for third consecutive year
DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) has been named to DiversityInc’s 2013 Top 10 Regional Companies list for the third consecutive year and honored by DiversityInc, as one of the 2013 Top 10 Companies for Blacks. BCBSM was the only Michigan-based company recognized on both lists. BCBSM has also been ranked as...
Police arrest suspect in Family Dollar double homicide
July 25th, 20130 DEARBORN-- On Wednesday, July 24, police arrested a suspect in the murder of two Family Dollar Store employees that took place in Dearborn last week. Lavere Bryant, 34, was arraigned in front of Judge Sam Salamey, in the 19th District Court and charged with eight counts, including two for first-degree murder, one count of unlawful...
Helen Thomas, legendary White House correspondent dead at 92
July 20th, 20130 Legendary White House correspondent Helen Thomas died Saturday at her apartment in Washington D.C. She was 92. Thomas, who’s widely known for breaking gender barriers in journalism, emerged as one of the most prominent White House reporters at a time when the profession was dominated by men. Thomas, is Lebanese and...
Detroit files for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history
July 19th, 20130 Detroit filed the largest-ever municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history on Thursday, marking a new low for a city that was the cradle of the U.S. automotive industry and setting the stage for a costly court battle with creditors.The bankruptcy, if approved by a federal judge, would force Detroit's thousands of creditors into negotiations......
Flashing traffic light at busy and dangerous intersection raises concerns
DEARBORN — Dubbed as "Dearborn's most dangerous intersection," a flashing red traffic light at the crossing of Warren Ave. and Chase Rd. continues to be the source of traffic problems for local drivers, prompting many to question why the City has yet to enforce the standard green-yellow-red signal at this location around-the-clock.At...Syria war spills violence into Lebanon, Turkey
A convoy carrying members of Hizbullah was hit by a roadside bomb near the Syrian border on Tuesday, July 16. The bomb killed one Hizbullah security official and wounded two, security sources said.The conflict is spilling over Syria's northern border, where Turkish troops returned fire, after stray bullets from Syria struck the police......
Power woos critics with Pro-Israel charm offensive
WASHINGTON — Samantha Power, U.S. President Barack Obama’s nominee for the post of ambassador to the United Nations, made a strong case for her confirmation Wednesday with strong pro-Israel and interventionist statements that will appeal to many of the hawks in the U.S. Senate.Speaking at her confirmation hearing before the Senate...Report: CIA tips Hizbullah of bombing plot
BEIRUT — The CIA recently tipped off Hizbullah about a bomb plot, even though the two have been engaged in a feud, going back 23 years, Lebanese officials said.On March 8, 1985, at the height of Lebanon's civil war, a team of Lebanese hard cases, hired by the CIA, killed 80 people in a car bombing in the Hizbullah-controlled......