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Egyptians head to polls to elect first post-Mubarak president
CAIRO — As Egyptians headed to the polls to elect the country's first post-Mubarak president, local analysts say that voting results — even on the very eve of the balloting — remain impossible to predict."Contrary to recent opinion surveys, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate led the expatriate vote," Amr Hashem Rabie, expert in...Obama looks abroad at NATO, with eye on voters back home
CHICAGO — President Barack Obama spent weekend summits trying to end one war in Afghanistan, prevent another in Iran and save the global economy, knowing that each crisis could impact on his reelection hopes. U.S. President Barack Obama holds a news conference after the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago at McCormick Place in Chicago,...U.S. Iran hawks in Congress in some disarray
WASHINGTON — Hopes by Iran hawks here to get the U.S. Congress to wield the threat of a U.S. military attack on the Islamic Republic on the eve of next week's critical negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program appear to have fallen unexpectedly short.While the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Thursday to reject "any U.S....Dearborn police looking for thieves on south end
DEARBORN – City police are looking for a man who was caught on camera breaking into two businesses on Dix Road, ComputerTec and Rasmia's Hair Salon. The man is described as white and in his 20s with a thin build. He broke into the computer store at 9700 Dix Road and also the salon next door, riding on a scooter during the incident...
Texas native wins Miss Lebanon Emigrants USA pageant in Dearborn
May 25th, 20120 Pascal Abi-samra waves to the crowd after being crowned Miss Lebanon Emigrants 2011. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNabDEARBORN - On Thursday May 24 Miss Lebanon Emigrants USA pageant was held at Greenfield Manor in Dearborn. Fourteen female contestants from all over the country participated in the pageant to represent Lebanon, including four from...AACC Board of Directors elects new chairman
DEARBORN — The American Arab Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected a new Executive Committee during its recent meeting May 17. Left: New AACC Chairman Ali Dagher with former Chairman Ahmed Chabbani "I am delighted to have gained the confidence of our Board in moving forward an agenda of growth and stability," newly elected...
Syrian crisis spills into fragile Lebanon
May 25th, 20120 Kidnappings spark protests as violence escalates A series of violent clashes, protests and kidnappings related to the current Syrian crisis have fueled sectrian tensions in Lebanon recently, leading to concerns about more outbreaks in the near future and the creation of a climate of fear among many residents. A Syrian...
Levin: Chinese companies flooding U.S. military with counterfeit parts
May 25th, 20120 WASHINGTON – A report released this week outlined more than 1,800 cases of suspected counterfeits coming into the U.S. Defense Department supply system, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) noted this week. The investigation was conducted by the Senate Armed Services Committee, of which Levin is the chairman. The counterfeits included...
NDAA: Indefinite detention stopped? Not so fast
May 25th, 20120 A U.S. judge ruled on Wednesday of last week that the indefinite military detention of American citizens, as allowed in the National Defense Authorization Act that President Barack Obama signed on December 31, 2011, is unconstitutional.For now, American citizens will be excluded from the NDAA’s nasty laws that allow the government to...
Woman gives back to her community by playing matchmaker
May 25th, 20120 Nearly everyday Theresa Sitto works passionately to enrich her community by helping people get closer to finding that special someone to spend the rest of their lives with. SittoSitto is the founder of MATCHaldean, a confidential matchmaking service available to anyone who's interested in dating a Chaldean, and seriously considering...
City council approves purchase of building for new Dearborn City Hall
May 25th, 20120 DEARBORN – Approval has been given for the city to purchase the current ADP building on Michigan Avenue, which is expected to be converted into a new Dearborn City Hall. The ADP building (pictured above) is 12 years old and has a much higher concentration of usable square footage according to the city, allowing for better...
Lack of support for Palestine Office dims the light on annual Nakba dinner
May 25th, 20120 NawashDEARBORN — Last Sunday the Palestine Cultural Office held their annual ceremony for the commemoration of the Palestine Nakba that took place in 1948. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn and was co-sponsored by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Arab American Women's Community Network and...Arab American law enforcement officials receive promotions
Several Arab American law enforcement officials from Wayne County were part of the Reserve Division Promotional Ceremony on Monday at Byblos Banquet Hall in Dearborn where they received praise for their commitment and hard work from Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. Those who received promotions include Captain Joe Alcala,...Rotary Club of Dearborn awards 11 scholarships to graduating high school seniors
DEARBORN — The Rotary Club of Dearborn awarded a total of $16,500 in scholarships to 11 graduating high school seniors from Dearborn Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education Programs at club’s 24th annual Otto J. Rowen Awards May banquet.The annual awards are made possible through a trust established by Otto J. Rowen and...Historic library fountain may be removed
DEARBORN — The fountain in front of the Henry Ford Centennial Library is in jeopardy following a proposal that could see it demolished to make way for a smaller display, possibly a garden or a similar structure according to the Detroit News. The current fountain needs about $750,000 to be fully restored according Director of......
American siblings proud to represent Lebanon in 2012 Olympics
As one of the top up-and-coming fencers in the United States, Zain Shaito has long had his sights set on the 2012 Olympics. Zain Shaito is headed for the 2012 London Olympics for fencing this summer. Competition figured to be fierce, but there was also the question of what country he'd like to compete for, a question that was...HFCC President Gail Mee to leave institution after successful tenure
DEARBORN — Dr. Gail Mee, president of Henry Ford Community College (HFCC), announced that she will leave the College to pursue other opportunities at a Board of Trustees meeting on May 21. She has agreed to remain in her position until a new president is appointed.Dr. Mee joined HFCC as president in July 2006, and is well known......
Dearborn pools opening on May 26
DEARBORN — The outdoor pool season in the city will begin on May 26 beginning with two pool openings, and four others will open on June 16. Dearborn’s outdoor pool season begins May 26 with the opening of Dunworth Pool at Levagood Park and Ford Woods pool.Dunworth and Ford Woods will be open weekdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays,...AAPN celebrates success of outstanding Arab American professionals
DEARBORN — The achievements of a select group of Arab Americans were highlighted at the American Arab Professionals Networks' annual "Celebrating Success" Banquet Wednesday at Greenfield Manor here. Siblani (C) accepts his award from AACC officials. Photo courtesy of Mohamad Jaber/The Best Way Magazine This year’s recipients received...Obama will need more than rhetoric to get re-elected
Every time I talk to a Democrat or see one on TV talking, I hear time and time again..."Obama has it in the bag." Democratic fundraisers, activists, supporters, and even politicians alike have somehow collectively lapsed into the sentiment that the president is going to be re-elected in a landslide victory.I'm sorry to break the news to...United Methodist Church’s shameful failure to divest from injustice
This week, amidst the incredible ongoing mass hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners, some of them on the brink of starvation, the United Methodist Church failed to pass a resolution to divest from three major beneficiaries of the most incendiary human rights abuses and colonial crimes of our time.Among the heartbreaking collection......
Ethnic minority youth lead new wave of student activism
TUCSON (IPS) — In December 1985, The New York Times reported on what was believed to be the first anti-apartheid conference of U.S. high schools discussing divestment from corporations operating in South Africa.Sixteen independent schools met at St. James Episcopal Church in Manhattan to discuss the divestment question, which was...
Patriarch Rai in Detroit: Time for Lebanese to unite in love and diversity
May 18th, 20120 Maronite Patriarch Bechara Peter Rai pushed to form strong bonds between Muslims and Christians locally and abroad on nearly every stop he made during his historic visit to Southeast Michigan this week. In addition to visiting Maronite churches he made appearances at the American Muslim Center and the Islamic Center of America in......
Arab American promoted to executive position in Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
DETROIT — Wayne County Community College District was the site of a special ceremony on Friday, May 11 officially announcing the promotion of Ali Berri, 46, to Director of Classifications in the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Among those present were Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and Deputy Chief Mike Jaafar, who both spoke...
Islamic Center of America celebrates 50 years, realization of founding imam’s vision
May 18th, 20120 Today, the Islamic Center of America is one of the most recognizable buildings in Metro Detroit, a landmark for Dearborn and a source of great pride for all American Muslims who worship and learn at the largest center of its kind in the United States. A group of interdenominational religious leaders and their supporters gather......
