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Two West Nile virus cases confirmed in Wayne County
WAYNE — The Wayne County Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Wayne County. Both individuals, an adult female and male, were hospitalized with WNV meningitis. They have since been treated and discharged.West Nile virus is a virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The majority of individuals...United Church members vote for boycott of products from Israeli settlements
Canada's largest Protestant church denomination, the United Church of Canada, voted on Wednesday to boycott goods produced in Israeli settlements on the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The decision came on Wednesday after nearly six hours of contentious debate according to a report in the Toronto Star. The group named the Israeli...Judge sides with FBI in OC Muslim spying suit
A U.S. federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the FBI over the agency’s controversial practice of spying on California Muslims, arguing the disclosure of a potentially unconstitutional domestic spy program might reveal sensitive state secrets.District Judge Cormac J. Carney ruled that “the state secrets privilege may unfortunately...U.S. Census sets goals to expand on ethnic categories, including Arabs
WASHINGTON D.C — This week the U.S. Census Bureau made an announcement that they are in the process of working on expanding their ethnicity categories for the 2020 census. During the last count held in 2010, the Bureau sampled an alternative survey to a small group of people which gave them the opportunity to detail their ethnicity and...
Arab community questions Dearborn’s hiring practices
August 17th, 20120 DEARBORN — A group of local leaders consisting of businessmen, attorneys and civil rights groups under an umbrella called The Congress of Arab American Organizations of Michigan (CAAO) has come together to launch an investigation on the city of Dearborn regarding hiring practices and procedures. The investigation, which was announced...
Huge turnout for Al-Mabarrat annual iftar fundraiser
August 17th, 20120 Group launches its Islamic school project in Dearborn Thousands gathered at the H.Y.P.E Recreation Center in Dearborn Heights Aug. 11 for Al-Mabarrat’s 26th annual fundraising dinner. Guests made generous donations to support a new Islamic school in Dearborn anticipated to open in 2013. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — During its 26th annual...
Armed Lebanese tribes kidnap Syrians, Turkish national
August 17th, 20120 BEIRUT - A Syrian citizen in eastern Lebanon was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Thursday morning, taking to 11 the number of abductions inside Lebanese borders in one day. Masked gunmen from the al-Mokdad tribe, gather at the al-Mokdad family's association headquarters in the southern suburbs in Beirut. REUTERSThe man, who is believed...
Plans for Muslim Center in West Bloomfield face stiff resistance from residents
August 17th, 20120 WEST BLOOMFIELD — Hundreds packed the West Bloomfield Township Hall for a joint meeting Tuesday held by the city's planning commission and wetland review board to hear whether the Islamic Cultural Association's (ICA) request to construct a storm water managment system with a direct discharge to the Franklin Branch of the Rouge River,...
Washington sidelines Syrian National Council, reaches out to opposition inside
August 17th, 20120 ANKARA - The United States is backing away from the Syrian National Council and reaching out to opposition groups inside Syria in hastened attempts to foster a democratic political transition in the event of President Bashar Assad’s fall. Mohammad Sarmini, a Muslim Brotherhood-aligned SNC spokesman, said attempts were made to meet with...
Can Iran help on Syrian crisis?
August 17th, 20120 This past week, Iran hosted an international conference on the conflict in Syria, a conference that is more important than most Western media coverage conveyed.The conflict in Syria is not just a civil war; it has become a highly militarized proxy war, involving major regional and international powers (including the United States). In...
UN ends Syria observer mission
August 17th, 20120 NEW YORK - The United Nations called an end to its observer mission in Syria on Thursday, while activists reported more bloodletting in an attack on civilians in the main battleground of Aleppo. A handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency shows United Nations (UN) observers visiting the northeastern town of...Dearborn Police warns residents to be more cautious at traffic lights
DEARBORN —This month the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments released information regarding traffic accidents related to the running of red lights, and Dearborn ranked fifth on the list. According to the council, between 2009-2011, 114 drivers in Dearborn were involved in accidents relating to someone crossing a red...Wayne County treasurer’s auctions assist distressed taxpayers in avoiding foreclosure
DETROIT — “In our July auction we were able to sell nearly 1,000 properties. Prior to that auction we sold approximately 600 properties to occupants. These transactions help to stabilize our communities and provide housing for our citizens,” announced Wayne County Treasurer Raymond J. Wojtowicz. The Treasurer is...Detroit Public Serious awarded $250,000 for new series called, “Arab American Stories-A National Dialogue”
DETROIT — The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded Detroit Public TV with a $250,000 grant that will be used to help dismantle negative stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Arab Americans. The announcement was made last week.The grant was given to the station in order for it expand on its 13 part series, “Arab-American...Study: Star Academy ranked in Michigan’s highest tier; Universal Academy also scores highly
In a July 2012 published study by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, over 684 Michigan high schools were examined and ranked according to their average academic performance on two key standardized tests, the ACT and Michigan Merit Examination. Among all schools, Star International Academy was honored with the highest rank and......
Upcoming St. Sharbel Church Festival to benefit child abuse victims
WARREN — A three-day festival will offer a rich sampling of Lebanese traditions including authentic Lebanese food made from the finest Michigan produce and ingredients. The festival features entertainment by popular American and Lebanese performers and disc jockeys providing an energetic venue for music and dance. Visitors...Western Union Ramadan 2012 campaign supports United Nations World Food Program
Consumers can play online game ‘Light the Lantern’ to help give up to 240,000 meals to children in needENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payments, recently announced its support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as part of the company’s Ramadan 2012 Campaign. The Campaign......
Arab American diabetes health fair approaches
DEARBORN — An "Arab American Diabetes Health Fair" is being held in collaboration with the University of Michigan Brehm Center for Diabetes Research, University of Michigan Health System, ACCESS, and Oakwood Hospital, the Brehm Scholars' Society. It’s free, and will be held at Fordson High School here on Sep. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2...Detroit Public Schools celebrates diversity during 1st Annual Taste of DPS Multicultural Expo
DETROIT — Students, parents and residents from across the district are invited to attend the first annual “Taste of DPS” Multicultural Expo where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the various cultures of DPS students including Middle Eastern, Bangladeshi, Hmong, African, African-American and Hispanic.The expo will...
Local Pastor: Church Vandalized in an Intentional and Hateful Manner
August 13th, 20120 DEARBORN-Windows outside the front of Mother of the Savior Church here were recently broken. The church’s pastor Father Rani Abdulmasih condemned the incident saying the church was vandalized in an intentional and hateful manner. “As a Christian Arab and Middle Eastern congregation we...Hearing delayed for four suspects in death of local man
DEARBORN — On Friday August 3rd, the four suspects attained for the murder of Dearborn resident Hassan Jaber appeared at the 19th District Court in front of a packed courtroom. The four suspects, Charles Jackson, 26, Zelda Taylor, 28, Iashia Knox, 28, and Kristen Holmes, 28, are facing charges of felony murder, armed robbery and......
Robert D. Foley, III named Special Agent in Charge of FBI Detroit Division
WASHINGTON - Director Robert S. Mueller, III has named Robert D. Foley, III special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit Division. Mr. Foley most recently served as the special agent in charge of the Administrative Division in the Washington Field Office. Foley replaces former FBI Special Agent Andrew Arena. Foley entered on...Several candidates endorsed by TAAN and AAPAC victorious in statewide primary races
A number of candidates who were endorsed by The Arab American News (TAAN) and the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) were successful in Tuesday’s statewide primary elections and will now move on to the general election in November. Below are election results for the races. TAAN endorsed every candidate who......
Moving closer to unnecessary war with Syria
Last week the House passed yet another bill placing sanctions on Iran and Syria, bringing us closer to another war in the Middle East. We are told that ever harsher sanctions finally will force the targeted nations to bend to our will. Yet the ineffectiveness of previous sanctions teaches us nothing; in truth sanctions lead to war more...Conservative hawks push for deeper Syrian role
Invalid reasons for getting more deeply involved in the Syrian civil war continue to be heard. One of the latest is in a front-page article in the Washington Post, which declares that America “increasingly is being viewed with suspicion and resentment for its failure to offer little more than verbal encouragement to the......