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What Russia fears in Syrian conflict
June 30th, 20120 MOSCOW — Russia's unyielding support for Damascus throughout the 16 months of Syria's escalating crisis has earned Moscow strong condemnation from Washington and other Western governments, but the reasons for Russia's implacable position have never been fully explained by Moscow or its critics. Washington's latest tension with Russia...
Dearborn Police Dept. gets $1,125,000 grant to hire new officers, CAAO urges diversity
June 30th, 20120 DEARBORN - The Dearborn Police Department received a grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program for more than $1,125,000 to put more police officers on the street. This year, the program has a unique requirement: all new officers hired under the grant must be military veterans...
Egyptian Americans willing to give Morsi a chance
June 30th, 20120 DETROIT - As the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi became Egypt's new leader June 24, defeating the country's former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq, in a historic presidential election, Egyptians around the world signaled relief over the end of an era consumed by tyranny, and the start of a new one that holds much promise. Ahmed...Human rights activist Metz passes away
Sol Metz, longtime Palestine rights activist ANN ARBOR — Sol Metz, a local longtime Palestine human rights activist lost his battle with cancer Monday in Ann Arbor. Metz was born May 15, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a faithful participant in the Palestine human rights vigils every Saturday morning on Washtenaw, in Ann...LAHC hosts youth leaders event
The LAHC hosted the Youth Leaders Committee gala on Thursday, June 21 at Byblos Banquets, and honored the work and achievements of the Consul of Lebanon in Detroit, Bachir Tawk. Tawk has served Lebanese expatriates in Michigan and surrounding states with commitment, respect and integrity during his tenure in metro Detroit, which was his...Arab American to help restore Hemlock basketball courts
This summer Arab American Husain Bazzi is taking on a project that involves restoring the Hemlock Basketball courts. Bazzi says the Hemlock Basketball courts are a staple in the community for safe and fun recreation, and due to city budget cuts, the condition of the courts has been deteriorating. He's taking on the project as part...Mohammed Morsi wins Egypt’s presidency
Mohammed Morsi, who's backed by the Muslim Brotherhood won Egypt's presidency today. His election marks a new era of hope for the country both politically and socially. His leadership comes after Egypt's former president, Hosni Mubarak who ruled Egypt with an iron fist for more than three long decades was ousted by his own people...Freezing funds is a common bank practice that’s generally illegal
It has become common practice for Wall Street and regional banks to close "suspicious" accounts. The banks claim that these accounts, usually involved in wire transfers and international business transaction, are high-risk accounts and they are taking necessary steps to protect their businesses. While it is clear that banks are not...Dearborn man receives prison sentence for basketball game murder
DEARBORN — Fadi Hassan Faraj, the 35-year-old Dearborn resident who fatally shot Hassan Zeidan, 23, at a pick up basket ball game last July, has finally been sentenced to serve 23-45 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder on June 18 at the Wayne County Circuit Court. Hassan Mustapha Zeidan's mother speaks in...Religious extremists, shrinking crowds cast a shadow on annual Arab International Festival
DEARBORN — The weekend of June 15-17 brought a mixed bag of emotions at the 17th annual Arab International Festival held on Warren Avenue in Dearborn. Visitors from surrounding areas looking to indulge in the Arab culture were instead left with a bad taste in their mouth after anti-Islamic protesters antagonized locals, causing several...Anniversary of Gaza Blockade: A state of siege
On June 14, fifty international organizations marked the fifth anniversary of the Israeli siege on Gaza by calling on Israel to end its blockade of the small, impoverished strip. "For over five years in Gaza, more than 1.6 million people have been under blockade in violation of international law. More than half of these people are...No rest for cyber activists
FLORENCE — One and a half years since the beginning of the Arab Spring, activists who guided their fellow citizens through the relatively uncharted terrain of social media activism feel their fight for human rights, democracy and transparency is only just beginning. Many of the leading social media activists in Tunisia, birthplace of...U.S. digs in Gulf, increases troop presence
The latest U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee report suggests the U.S. will seek to maintain its position as the only superior military power in the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf region for the time being.Despite the troop withdrawal from Iraq, the American military presence in the area is set to expand. The U.S. is planning to...Amer Bill heads to Washington
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Congressman John Conyers will be introducing the Federal Amer Act Bill in Washington this week. The bill was originated by Ahmed and Rehab Amer, two local Dearborn residents who were estranged from their children after they were put in foster care by Child Protective Services, following the accidential death of...
Russia to West: Assad’s fate is for Syrians to decide
June 22nd, 20120 Britain and U.S. offer Assad clemency and a seat at a UN-sponsored conference on a power transfer The new Western tactic to creating an end to violence in Syria is, yet again, centered on ousting President Bashar al-Assad. Britain and the U.S. are ready to offer Assad clemency should he join a UN-sponsored conference on a power......
AAPAC endorsements: A powerful force in local elections
June 22nd, 20120 Gearing up for the August 7 Primary DEARBORN - It's uncertain whether anyone has won an election solely based off of receiving an endorsement from the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC), but the group certainly has had a history of influence in local elections during the last 14 years of its existence. It is a...
THE KING OF ISLAMOPHOBIA RETURNS: Muslim radicalization hearing attacked by ranking Democrat
June 22nd, 20120 WASHINGTON - House lawmakers split along party lines at a hearing Wednesday (June 20) meant to gauge Muslim responses to earlier hearings on the "radicalization" of American Muslims. Peter KingTestimony by four witnesses was overshadowed by Republicans who defended the four prior hearings and Democrats who questioned whether they were......
Showdown looming between Brotherhood and military in Egypt
A banner with a picture of presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy is seen at a makeshift sleeping area used by protesters during a sit-in at Tahrir Square in Cairo June 21, 2012. The Muslim Brotherhood called for a sit-in at Tahrir Square and other squares across the country to step up pressure against the military council as Egyptians...
U.S. , Israel military surveillance future: Drones now come in swarms?
June 22nd, 20120 A small insect or a mosquito over your ear may now be much more than simply annoying. They could easily be micro drones which now come in a swarm of bug-sized flying spies. An image from NetworkWorld.comIn an effort to create a hard-to-detect surveillance drone that will operate with little or no direct human supervision in out of the...
The Changing Face of America: Asians surpass Hispanics as fastest-growing immigrant group
June 22nd, 20120 WASHINGTON — Asia has surpassed Latin America as the largest source of new immigrants to the United States, according to a major new report that found that Asian-Americans also enjoy the highest incomes and best education of any racial group in the United States.The 214-page report, released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center, said...
Obama’s ‘Dream’ policy hailed by immigrants, but with caution
June 22nd, 20120 Many believe the Obama administration's recent change in immigration policy that prevents about one million undocumented young people who came to the country as children from being deported, is mistakenly being regarded as comprehensive immigration reform."It's only temporary, this is not a law. The passing of the Dream Act is something......
Satiric news decreases bias against Arab Americans and Al Jazeera
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Satiric news coverage—a format seen on programs such as "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"—decreases Arab American prejudice and bias against Al Jazeera English.A new University of Michigan study finds that Americans can change their views about Al Jazeera English, a global news network, depending on how it is...
Dearborn businesses caught selling tobacco to minors
June 21st, 20120 DEARBORN — Dearborn Police have issued citations to four local businesses in the city that were caught selling tobacco to minors during a compliance check on Tuesday. The tests were conducted by the Dearborn Police Explorers, which include minors who disguise themselves as adults in order to see if the businesses would I.D them and......
Dearborn professional receives national humanitarian award
Dr. Adnan Hammad speaks to the crowd during a recent event.The American Cancer Society announced that Dr. Adnan Hammad, Senior Director of the Community Health and Research Center and Chairman of the National and International Research Initiative at the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) has been named...
BDS Victory : Retirement giant drops $73 million in Caterpillar stocks
June 21st, 20120 According to the Jewish Voice for Peace, retirement giant TIAA-CREF has dropped all $73 million in Caterpillar stocks from their socially responsible investment fund. For Jewish Voice for Peace the move is a major victory since it's been campaigning for the change because Caterpillar bulldozers have been used to destroy thousands of......