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Report: Iraq, Afghanistan wars will cost U.S. 4-6 trillion dollars
WASHINGTON (IPS) — Costs to U.S. taxpayers of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will run between four and six trillion dollars, making them the most expensive conflicts in U.S. history, according to a new report by a prominent Harvard University researcher.While Washington has already spent close to two trillion dollars in direct...
Syria lurches toward ‘war of the rebels’
April 5th, 20130 BEIRUT - As Syria's civil war grinds on, major differences are emerging between Islamist and secular rebel forces, raising fears that the defining conflict will be a showdown between these forces rather than battling the Damascus regime.There are growing fears that the country will be divided in a war between north and south, a split...Turkey’s unsustainable politics in the Middle East: Israel vs. the rest
'Confused’ may be an appropriate term to describe Turkey’s current foreign policy in the Middle East and Israel in particular. The source of that confusion - aside from the appalling violence in Syria and earlier in Libya – is Turkey’s own mistakes.The Turkish government’s inconsistency regarding Israel highlights earlier...Washington Post pushes for Syrian war
Just when it seemed we could move beyond the anniversary-related armchair refighting of the Iraq War, we get from Jackson Diehl of the Washington Post editorial staff another mis-aimed salvo from a proponent of that war. Diehl’s more immediate subject is the current Syrian civil war, into which a U.S.-armed intervention has been a...
Retrial sought for imprisoned man with mental instability
April 5th, 20130 DEARBORN — Local attorneys and community leaders are pushing for a re-trial for Hassan Ibrahim Bazzi, a man who they believe suffers from a mental illness, but was arrested and convicted of assault with intent to murder in 2012 ,and now faces a 9 to 20-year-sentence in prison.Bazzi, now 40, was operating a vehicle on Schaefer Rd. in...Obama opts for Syrian ‘regime change’
Following President Barack Obama’s address to an audience of Israeli students in Jerusalem last month, progressive commentators in the United States hailed the speech as “a passionate appeal for peace” that “placed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict squarely back on his agenda.” But those intoxicated by Obama’s rhetoric will...National Security Agency whistleblower: How much freedom must we sacrifice for security?
DEARBORN — Two former whistleblowers from the National Security Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigations spoke about the ongoing threat of American civil liberties being jeopardized in the name of national security on Mar. 23 at the Muslim Legal Fund of America Michigan chapter’s first gala. The event was hosted at the Adoba...New Arab-owned businesses hope to contribute to region’s economic stability
Dearborn Hills Pharmacy WEST DEARBORN — The unique services offered by one new Arab American family owned and operated business is what distinguishes it from others of its kind.Dearborn Hills Pharmacy is a state of the art, premier pharmacy that includes a spacious lounge and consultation room. Since their grand opening this past...Mariam Bazzi re-elected as AAPAC president; begins planning for local elections
DEARBORN — The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has selected Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Mariam Bazzi as the organization's president for a fourth term, as they look to spark some momentum in the community ahead of this year’s municipality race. All AAPAC members in good standing were eligible to vote for...‘Living room garages’ to be addressed at upcoming commission meeting, resident asks for support
DEARBORN — Last month The Arab American News published a story regarding living room garages, which have become a common feature among homes in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. Many of these garages have sliding doors, furniture and electronics, which the city began issuing tickets for in 2012, citing safety hazards that were against...Ficano meets community leaders, discusses county affairs
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano held a meeting with Arab American community leaders and representatives of various community organizations last Monday at Al Ameer Restaurant. Ficano explained the reasons behind the current financial problems that the county is facing. He told community leaders that...
Board of Education selects new HFCC President, draws mixed reaction at meeting
April 5th, 20130 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Board of Education selected the next president of Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) on Wednesday evening, during a special meeting held at the college's administration building. Board members narrowed down the top five candidates to just one, with commotion accompanying the selection process.Dozens of...Customer at Dearborn gas station stops attempted robbery
DEARBORN — A local man in Dearborn stopped an attempted robbery at the Marathon gas station located on Ford Rd., in between Telegraph and Outer Drive last week. Surveillance footage of the incident was captured and aired on WXYZ Channel 7. The attempted robber, who appeared to be caucasian, had gone into the gas station and began...Suspicious object investigated at Detroit Metro Airport
DETROIT — At 5:50 a.m. April 1 a suspicious object was found at a TSA passenger screening checkpoint at one of Detroit Metro Airport’s terminals. TSA immediately notified Airport Authority Police who, out of an abundance of caution, moved all passengers and employees a safe distance from the screening checkpoint until the...Dearborn Police seek help finding Macy’s jewelry thief
The suspect is described as a medium to light skinned black male approximately 6’4” tall, large build, between 30 to 40 years old.DEARBORN — On Friday Mar. 29 at approximately 10:45 a.m. a suspect in Macy’s Department store made off with a very large dollar amount in jewelry. The suspect is described as a medium to light......
Police ask for help in Dearborn pharmacy break in
DEARBORN — Police have released photos from surveillance cameras that depict three suspects breaking into the West Village Pharmacy, located on Monroe street. The incident occurred on March 26 around 4:45 a.m.Surveillance cameras show the intruders trying to break into the store, which took about a minute. Once the suspects broke into...DHCO discusses Dearborn Heights issues with mayoral candidate
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — City councilwoman Janet Badalow met with members of the Dearborn Heights Community Organization at Cedar Garden here recently to discuss her candidacy for mayor. DHCO members talk with Badalow last week.Nearly 25 people attended the meeting where discussions on the city’s future took place, and Badlow,......
Locals react to Egyptian government’s stifling of free speech
The arrest of an Egyptian media personality this week made national headlines, and attracted attention from local Arab Americans who say they’re concerned about the case, which has led to questions about free speech in the north African nation. On Monday Egypt’s government was accused by the United States of tampering with free...Judge refuses to strike down lawsuit over dismissing Right-to-Work laws
An Ingham County judge this week refused to strike down a lawsuit against the state’s new Right-to-Work laws, that claims the laws should be struck down because the open meetings act was violated when hey were created because people were locked outside the Capitol for hours while the measure was debated. Circuit Judge William...CAIR-MI meets Dearborn Public School officials regarding prayer accommodations
DEARBORN — The Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan (CAIR-MI) staff recently met with Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Brian Whiston to discuss concerns from some parents regarding prayer accommodations in Dearborn Public Schools. Dearborn Public Schools has implemented a policy which fully accommodates...Mini World’s Fair celebrates ethnic diversity in Hamtramck
HAMTRAMCK — Welcoming Michigan continues efforts to bring together longtime Michigan residents and newcomers at the “Hamtramck Mini World’s Fair” held on Saturday, April 6 between 2-6 p.m. at People's Community Services, 8625 Joseph Campau Avenue, Hamtramck, MI 48212. Local residents are invited to learn about the many......
Dearborn Board of Education selects HFCC President
DEARBORN-The Dearborn Board of Education selected the presidential candidate of Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) on Wednesday evening, during a special meeting where board members narrowed down the top five candidates to just one front-runner. Stan Jensen.Board Trustee Hussein Berry made a motion to select Stan Jensen as the...Dearborn Police seek help finding Macy’s Jewelry thief
DEARBORN— On Friday Mar. 29 at approximately 10:45 a.m. a suspect in Macy’s Department store made off with a very large dollar amount in jewelry. The Suspect is described as a medium to light skinned black male approximately 6’4” tall, large build, between 30 to 40 years old. The......
Arab League Summit: Doha calls the shots
DOHA — In its drive to bring about the downfall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Qatar succeeded in granting the opposition Syrian National Coalition (SNC) Damacus’ seat at the March 26 Arab League Summit in Doha.It didn’t matter that SNC president Moaz al-Khatib had resigned or the president of the opposition transitional...
Israeli army prepares for war on northern front
March 29th, 20130 TEL AVIV - An Israeli decision to transfer its military brigades from the Syrian border to the Lebanese suggests that Israel is preparing for a new war in the north.Israeli military sources told Haaretz that war exercises are currently focused on its northern front. With a Syrian army weakened, claimed Haaretz, the Lebanese border......
