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List of words released that the government monitors on social media sites
After a failed FOIA request and a lawsuit, the Department of Homeland Security finally released a list of words that it uses to monitor online media and social networking sites. Some words are understandably listed, and include Al Qaeda, assassination and attack, but others are more simple such as agriculture, San Diego and smart....AFPD to host reception for Governor
The Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers is hosting a reception for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder at its headquarters in West Bloomfield, 5779 West Maple Road from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday June 11. Seating for the event is limited, and registration is required. General reception admission is $500, and if you are interested in a VIP...Schools hold fundraisers in support of Cipriano family
DEARBORN — Two separate fundraisers will be held in June to raise money for the Cipriano family. In April, Dearborn Public School Administrator, Robert Cipriano was brutally beaten with a baseball bat by his son Tucker Cipriano. Two other family members were severely injured in the attack. The motive behind the attack was allegedly to...Arizona State University students divest from Israel
TEMPE, AZ - The student body Arizona State University has become the latest Western institution to back divestment from companies involved with the Israeli army. Arizona State University's student union unanimously passed a bill demanding the university divest from and blacklist companies that continue to provide the Israeli army with...Rima Fakih to appear on FOX dating show
Former Miss USA winner Rima Fakih is scheduled to appear on the FOX dating show, "The Choice," which premiers on the network Thursday, June 7.In a similar concept to NBC's singing competition show "The Voice," the show takes four celebrities with their backs turned to the stage and gives them the option to press their button if they like...Wayne County Commission officially reprimands Ficano
The Wayne County Commission officially reprimanded Robert Ficano June 7, holding him accountable for what they believe is corruption on his behalf. The censure was passed by a vote of 14-1. Commissioner Laura Cox voted no in protest that the motion was not severe enough. The resolution originally called for Ficano to resign,...Local pregnant woman arrested for drunk driving with infant in vehicle after crash
Rania HiijaziSOUTHFIELD — Rania Hiijazi, a local woman who is eight months pregnant was arrested for being intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle with her 10-month-old baby in the car as well.According to reports, Hijazi, 37 was arrested by Southfield Police after she crashed her vehicle into a street sign on Southfield Road near...Diane Webb receives support of community leaders in re-election campaign
Wayne County Commissioner Diane Webb, who has officially launched her re-election campaign to continue representing the citizens of Dearborn Heights and Redford Township on the Wayne County Commission, has received the endorsements of the chief elected officials in both communities. Webb is being challenged by Democratic State...Romney: Going negative, subtly
Republican presidential challenger, Mitt Romney was given credit last week for refusing to endorse a proposed ad campaign that sought to link President Barack Obama with the controversial sermons delivered by his former pastor Jeremiah Wright. In doing so, Romney appeared to be demonstrating the same streak of decency that wouldn't allow...Israel, not Iran, feels isolated
JERUSALEM — As a result of the diplomatic momentum geared to disarm international suspicions over the explosive issue of Iran’s nuclear program, the one country not directly party to the two-track negotiation process feels more isolated than Iran. Iran nuclear talks in Baghdad on May 23, 2012. Following the putative breakthrough...Nine years after Saddam’s fall: Human rights in Iraq still face ‘serious problems’
BAGHDAD — Iraq still has "serious problems" in terms of human rights and the situation remains fragile, despite authorities voicing support for addressing shortcomings, a UN report released on Wednesday said. The document expressed concern over the still-high level of civilian casualties, arbitrary arrests and prolonged detentions,...Egypt: Brotherhood marches on toward presidency
CAIRO - Results of the first post-Mubarak presidential election last week have left most Egyptians stunned, with Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi coming in first and Ahmed Shafiq - ousted president Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister - coming in a close second. The two are now slated to face off in a hotly-contested runoff vote...U.S. hawks push for arming Syrian rebels
Clinton defuses military intervention talk on Syria U.S. Senator John McCain (L) speaks as Senator Joseph Lieberman (R) looks on during a press conferences at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur on May 31, 2012. U.S. hawkish senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman said Thursday it was time to arm Syria's rebels in the wake of last week's Houla...
Houla Massacre deepens Syrian crisis, diplomatic divisions
June 1st, 20120 Europe talks of intervention while Russia and China firmly oppose itKillings ignite diplomatic frenzy against Syrian government A mass burial for the victims took place in Houla.UN monitors in Syria have confirmed that a horrific massacre in the village of Houla has left at least 116 people dead and 300 more injured, including...Starving and broke: Yemen’s renewed ‘War on Terror’
Yemeni forces continue to push against fighters affiliated with al-Qaeda. Their major victories come on the heels of the inauguration of Abd Rabbuh Mansur al-Hadi, who is now entrusted with the task of leading the country through a peaceful transition. A new constitution and presidential elections are expected by 2014. Faced with the......
Houla Massacre: Crocodile tears by West an obvious pretense
June 1st, 20120 Last Friday a massacre was committed against Syrian civilians in the village of Houla in the governance of Homs. More than a hundred were killed including 49 children and 39 women. UN Security Council meeting.It was an awful, heinous crime against the Syrian people, and exactly the kind of event this newspaper has been warning would...DOJ visits Dearborn Heights, hears concerns about Crestwood School District
DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice were at the Caroline Kennedy Library here on Wednesday where they came to hear more about the alleged patterns of discrimination that have been occurring for years against Arab American students in the Crestwood School District. Officials from the DOJ listening to......
Dearborn School District agrees to comply with civil rights laws after federal investigation of violations
The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday that its Office for Civil Rights has entered into a resolution agreement with Dearborn Public Schools to resolve a proactive enforcement action initiated at the district in April 2010. Following an investigation, OCR found that the district did not meet the requirements of civil rights...Motor City Wives cast member sparks national conversation about Chaldeans
Suzanne Lossia, a cast member from the new highly anticipated reality television show Motor City Wives is getting people around the country interested in learning about who Chaldeans are. LossiaLossia, a Chaldean American isn't missing any opportunity she gets to introduce the community to Americans. "No one really knows who the...Abbatt claims challenges filed are “normal election procedures;” Salamey campaign believes they exhibit “prejudicial overtones”
DEARBORN — 19th District Court judge candidate Candyce Abbatt has issued a response to the media in regards to the challenges she filed against her opponent Sam Salamey in the race for court judge this November, deeming that more than half of the nominating petitions signatures to run for city judge should not qualify. If her...Ronald Acho honored for community service and dedication
Attorney Ronald AchoWEST BLOOMFIELD — Attorney Ronald Acho was honored at the Chaldean American Bar Association's (CABA) annual honors and scholarship ceremony at the Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield on Wednesday. He received the Community Service and Dedication Award for his many years of legal service to the Chaldean......
Middle Eastern American from metro-Detroit competes in Miss USA pageant
Miss Michigan Kristen Samantha Danyal, 21, will compete on Sunday for the title of Miss U.S.A.The Miss Michigan contestant competing in this year's Miss U.S.A pageant is a Chaldean American from metro-Detroit. Miss Michigan Kristen Samantha Danyal, 21, is from Sterling Heights. She's a Chaldean American, and a student at the University...Former Michigan governor says voter ID laws are “un-American”
A new proposed voting law is upsetting many Michigan residents. Under its provisions potential Michigan voters are required to present a government issued photo ID or birth certificate in the process of registering. The law would also increase monitoring of third party registration organizations. Former Michigan Governor Jennifer......
STAT announces first annual college bus tour
Students Taking Action Today is proud to announce their first annual College Bus Tour. During the tour stops will be made at the following universities: Albion College, Michigan State University, Notre Dame University, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Purdue University, University of Cincinnati, and the...University of Houston launches new minor in Arab Studies
HOUSTON, TX — The University of Houston (UH) has launched a new minor in Arab Studies and named Emran El-Badawi as the first director of the Arab Studies Program. Beginning in fall 2012, UH students may declare the minor, which will be housed in the department of Modern and Classical Languages (MCL) within the College of Liberal Arts......