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ACC receives grant to provide medical services to refugees
The Arab American and Chaldean Council has received a grant from the State of Michigan Department of Human Services that will be used to provide medical services to newly arrived refugees in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne county.According to Kimberly Hassan of the ACC the grant is a three year contract that will serve refugees until Sep. 2014....
The Mother of All Immigrants: 111-year-old Chaldean woman becomes U.S. citizen
January 20th, 20120 Before passing away Warina Bashou’s husband wished her a long life. That wish came true beyond his greatest expectations. Bashou, 111, often tells others she hopes they live to be 100. Receiving a U.S. citizenship is something Bashou has wanted to accomplish since arriving in America. She’s enjoyed the U.S., but...
October football scuffle leads to questionable assault charges for four teens
January 20th, 20120 Motion to dismiss expected to be filed as parents, officials attempt to grasp situation DEARBORN — The physical, competitive nature of football leads to several on-field confrontations between players in most games, from the professional level on down to high school action. Hamadeh Educational Services Founder and CEO Nawal...
Russia warns against attack as Israel contemplates military action
January 20th, 20120 The Russian foreign minister has warned that a Western military strike against Iran would be "a catastrophe.”Sergei Lavrov said an attack would lead to "large flows" of refugees from Iran and would "fan the flames" of sectarian tension in the Middle East.Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak earlier said any decision on an Israeli attack...
Freight forwarder company ‘Seastar’ implements unique business model
January 20th, 20120 Fida Mourtada and his wife Zainab have been married almost as long as they have been in the transportation business together. Today, Mourtada and his wife run Seastar, a freight forwarding company that specializes in ocean, inland & air transportation. While the couple has been able to successfully manage their own business, the road...
Occupy Detroit meets local Arab leaders to discuss Jan. 25 Egyptian solidarity protest
January 20th, 20120 Occupy Detroit organizers discussing the upcoming rally. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNabDEARBORN - On Thursday Jan. 19 members of the Occupy Detroit movement and Arab community met at the Lebanese American Heritage Club to discuss plans for a protest expected to take place Jan. 25 starting 4:30 p.m. at Grand Circus Park in downtown...
“Largest online protest in history” held against Internet censorship bills nets favorable results
January 20th, 20120 A massive online protest extending from various social media platforms into some of the web's most popular sites against the pending Stop Online Piracy Act (HR 3261), and the Protect IP Act (SB 968) bills is being called the largest such protest in history and has reportedly caused numerous Congresspeople to rethink or change their...
NYPD and Pentagon to place mobile scanners on NYC streets
January 20th, 20120 New York City’s war on freedom could be adding a new weapon to its arsenal, especially if NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly has his say. The head of the New York Police Department is working with the Pentagon to secure body scanners to be used throughout the Big Apple. Terahertz Imagining Detection scanners can measure the energy that is...
Turfe appointed “Chief Judge,” announces re-election
January 20th, 20120 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Six years ago, David Turfe earned the respect and support of citizens across Dearborn Heights by waging an aggressive door-to-door campaign for District Judge. Judge David TurfeHe was successful and has served with integrity as District Judge for the City of Dearborn Heights. Earning the support of voters, one at a...
Israeli agents posed as CIA to recruit terrorists
January 13th, 20120 The buddy-buddy relationship between American and Israel could falter as it is revealed that Mossad intelligence officers posed as CIA agents in order to recruit and train Iranian terrorists, all unbeknown to US authorities.American intelligence officials have come clean with details surrounding Israel’s attempt to infiltrate the...4 Tips to weather the winter with psoriasis
Fire up the furnace and unpack your parka—winter is here. And for many people with psoriasis, so is an increase in bothersome symptoms. The dry air in heated homes and offices can cause itching. Heavy jackets and scratchy sweaters can lead to skin irritation. And shorter days mean less exposure to the sun’s beneficial rays. But...Romney flies into dogfight with third victory in sights
Limbering up for what is likely to be the most bruising phase yet in his bid for the Republican nomination Mitt Romney last week Mitt Romney fired a fusillade at his foes from both parties who would paint him as a corporate raider because of his former role as CEO of the venture capital firm Bain Capital.Speaking on board his...“London River” depicts Islamophobia on the big screen
Academy-Award® nominee, Brenda Blethyn, plays Elizabeth who befriends Ousmane (Sotigui Kouyaté). She's a Christian and he's a Muslim. An unlikely bond is created when both are looking for their missing children after the July 7, 2005 terrorist attacks in London. DEARBORN —"London River," a film directed by three time Academy...Three Dearborn residents arrested after daytime break-in
Ahmad I. HazimeDEARBORN — City police arrested three men accused of breaking into a house on Friday in the 5100 area of Reuter Street who allegedly stole numerous items.Those arrested were Ahmad Ibrahim Hazime, age 21, Hussein Faycal Hazime, 18, and Mohamad Hassan Chokr, 18, who were each charged with a second-degree home invasion...Obama administration brings undocumented residents relief with new policy changes
DETROIT — Recently the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes that will allow the undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens who are eligible for a green card to file their applications for family unity in the United States and stay in the country while they are processed. Ascencio and his family......
The phony war over which U.S. party loves Israel most
"No Aid to Israel?" wonders a recent Facebook ad sponsored by U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. "Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, and Newt Gingrich say they would start foreign aid to Israel at zero. Reject their extreme plan now!" the ad implores, directing people to sign a petition to that effect on my.barackobama.com ("Stand...Thousands of U.S. troops deploying to Israel
Hospitals reportedly built in Georgia for war with Iran TEL AVIV - Without much media attention, thousands of American troops are being deployed to Israel, and Iranian officials believe that this is the latest and most blatant warning that the U.S. will soon be attacking Tehran. Tensions between nations have been high in recent......
Aljazeera coverage: The revolution will be televised, and also manipulated
In the final days of the Libyan conflict, as NATO conducted a nonstop bombing campaign, an Aljazeera Arabic television correspondent's actions raised more than eyebrows. They also raised serious questions regarding the journalistic responsibility of Arab media — or in fact any media — during times of conflict. AlJazeeraUsing a...
‘Occupy AIPAC’ preparing large counter-protest to policy convention
January 13th, 20120 Following a successful protest in 2011 titled ‘Move Over AIPAC,’ over 100 groups across the country are preparing to launch another protest against the Israeli lobbying organization in March in a plan to capitalize on the momentum of the ‘Occupy’ movement across the United States. scenes from last year’s ‘Move Over...
Assad on the offensive: ‘The victory is near’
January 13th, 20120 DAMASCUS — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused "foreign conspirators" of efforts to destabilize the situation in Syria. Addressing the nation, he claimed that the international community's aim to cause 'psychological collapse' has failed and that victory is near. Syria's President Bashar al-Assad addresses his supporters...Pending bill would strip U.S. citizenship of anyone “engaging in hostilities”
WASHINGTON — The recently-introduced “Enemy Expatriation Act,” HR 3166, brought about by Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Rep. Charles Dent (R-PA), is the latest in a line of bills that have caused great concern among civil rights and constitutional advocates. The bill, introduced on October 12, 2011 but devoid of media......
Judge David Allen to receive prestigious award
Judge David AllenDEARBORN — Friends and family of the Honorable Kaye Tertzag will host the third annual Tertzag Tribute Dinner in his honor on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Judge Tertzag passed away on February 4, 2009, having established a legacy of integrity and service to the state of Michigan. Arab American judge David Allen...Wayne County to lay off 44 employees
DETROIT – On Monday, the Wayne County Executive’s Office announced a round of 44 layoffs, with the Health & Human Services Department among the departments affected.The cuts will save the county about $6 million over the next 20 months according to local reports. “I am still committed to making whatever cuts are necessary......
Henry Ford Community College offers free Computer Numerically Controlled training course
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College is offering a free, six-week Computer Numerically Controlled programmer training course from Feb. 6 to March 16, 2012.In the course, students will gain knowledge and experience in C.N.C. machinery, which includes various computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems, 2D programming, Solid Works...Dearborn Stars announce Sam Piraine as new head coach
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Stars Soccer Club announced the hiring of its new Head Coach Sam Piraine on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Piraine becomes the Stars' seventh head coach in the club's 30-year history. Sam PiraineThe Dearborn Stars Board of Directors led by its president, Dr. Ned Fawaz, held a thorough search. Piraine has been......
