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Arab League decision deepens Syrian divide, escalates tension
November 18th, 20110 WASHINGTON — Actions by the Arab League this week have given a regional seal of approval to Syrian opposition forces and could mark the beginning of the end of the Assad family which has ruled Syria for more than 40 years. Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani (L) and Arab League Secretary-General...
Obama administration announces pilot deportation relief projects
November 18th, 20110 According to The New York Times, the Obama administration plans to begin the implementation of long-promised relief from deportation for some "low-priority" immigrants. The pilot projects will begin in early December in Baltimore and Denver, and will test the case-by-case review process outlined by Immigration and Customs...
Europe bans x-ray body scanners used at U.S. airports
November 18th, 20110 As a ProPublica/PBS NewsHour investigation detailed earlier this month, X-ray body scanners use ionizing radiation, a form of energy that has been shown to damage DNA and cause cancer. Although the amount of radiation is extremely low, equivalent to the radiation a person would receive in a few minutes of flying, several research...Dearborn cab driver survives multiple stabbings by customer
DEARBORN — On Friday, Nov. 11, Oussama Abouarabi, a cab driver, was stabbed 16 times by a customer who was picked up at the city's Hyatt Regency Hotel. After sitting down in the backseat, the man reportedly said he wanted to go to Mexican Town but then said he didn't like the route that was being taken and told him to travel on...
Kuwaiti Emir orders firm security response to political turmoil
November 18th, 20110 Kuwait City — Kuwait's emir on Thursday ordered authorities to take all necessary measures to maintain security after angry protesters stormed parliament, but the opposition remained defiant. Protesters force open the door of the National Assembly Debate hall during a demonstration in Kuwait City November 16, 2011. Kuwait's emir...
Newly-signed mortgage fraud bills take aim at state epidemic
November 18th, 20110 Hammoud, Tlaib among those instrumental in new legislation HammoudLANSING – Earlier this year, the state of Michigan was listed as one of the top 10 states for mortgage fraud. But a new set of bills passed late last month will increase penalties and give more authority to the state to crack down on what has become a widespread, serious...
Authorities foil NY protest bid to shut Wall Street
November 18th, 20110 Scuffles, nearly 200 arrests as Occupy protesters march on NYSE NEW YORK — New York police prevented protesters from shutting down Wall Street on Thursday, Novemeber 17, arresting at least 177 people in repeated clashes with an Occupy Wall Street rally that drew fewer demonstrators than expected. Occupy Wall street demonstrators...
Community leaders meet, discuss FBI wrongful arrest of a community leader
November 18th, 20110 DEARBORN — The FBI Detroit field office issued a statement this week reiterating the innocence of Bint Jebail Cultural Center President Ali Hammoud, calling him a "respected community leader" and stating once again that he was not the person sought by the federal government after a Friday night arrest made by Dearborn...
Hypersonic bomb tested as Pentagon seeks ability to hit targets worldwide in one hour
November 18th, 20110 WASHINGTON - On Thursday, Nov. 17, the Pentagon reported that it held a successful test flight of a new flying bomb that travels faster than the speed of sound, giving commanders the ability to hit targets anywhere on the globe in less than an hour, AFP reported. The bomb was launched by rocket from Hawaii before landing on the...Poynter includes ethnic journalists in social media training
Working as a reporter for The Arab American News has opened the door to great opportunities. One of the most exciting occurred last month when I joined journalists and media professionals from across the country at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida to participate in the seminar Elections 2012: The Campaign for Social...La Marsa Cuisine: Mediterranean food and the American dream
As the home of the largest concentration of Arab Americans outside of the Middle East, the metro Detroit area has more than its fair share of authentic Mediterranean-style restaurants.But there are still many areas where a home-style plate of shish tawook or appetizers of creamy hummus and crisp tabbouli are hard to come by. As...
Militia warning as Libyan PM forms government
November 18th, 20110 TRIPOLI — A commander of Libyan former rebels has warned that his men could overthrow the incoming government if it fails to meet their demands for representation. Tripoli's revolutionary fighters take part in a military parade in Tripoli November 17, 2011. REUTERS/Mohammed SalemThe credibility of the threat, made by Tripoli...
Joe Biden in Detroit: “America is committed to Israel”
November 18th, 20110 Biden spoke in Detroit at the Teshiva Beth Yehudah dinner in front of hundreds of people.DETROIT — Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Dinner in front of hundreds of people telling the crowd that President Barack Obama is committed to the continued support of Israel, calling it "unbreakable." The event was...
Arab American Civil Rights League set to launch in December
November 18th, 20110 DEARBORN — While some progress has been made, the challenges for Arab Americans in the civil rights and liberties arena continue to be, in a word, overwhelming. From discrimination to immigration issues, spying allegations against federal departments and everything in between, it seems there's no shortage of challenges to be...Poll: Majority believes U.S. government has too many regulations
UTICA, NY — Just 13 percent of those surveyed think Americans need more government regulations, according to a recent IBOPE Zogby International survey. More than half of adults (55%) say that, in general, they feel the federal government already has too many regulations, while a quarter (25%) say there is just the right amount.The......
“All-American Muslim” garners strong ratings, mixed opinions from first episode
November 18th, 20110 Moughnia DEARBORN — More than 1.7 million viewers tuned in on Sunday night to watch TLC’s premiere of "All-American Muslim," a reality show that follows five families from the city and chronicles their daily lives and viewpoints on practicing what is most likely the most misunderstood religion in the country. The series managed...“Bint Jbeil: Captured Memories” book release event held
DEARBORN?- More than 100 people attended a book release event on Tuesday, Nov. 15 featuring editors Dr. Yehai Al-Shami, Hassan Ali Baydoun and Wadah Jomaa for the new title "Bint Jbeil:?Captured Memories," which is published in both English and Arabic and includes historical images of the well known south Lebanon village from between......
Packing workers describe appalling conditions, file health and safety complaints
Pastor John Pitts, Interfaith Worker Justice Jose Salazar, Justice for Packing Workers Committee Tony Paris, Sugar Law Center.DETROIT — On Monday, members of the Justice for Packing Workers Committee and their supporters described appalling conditions at a local fruit packing plant, including workers being forced to stay on the job...Michigan anti-bullying bill passes with protection for religion, morality
LANSING — The state of Michigan passed a new anti-bullying law last week in the House, HB 4163, that is an amendment of the original anti-bullying law. The state is one of three that doesn't have an anti-bullying bill on the books. The newly-amended bill has the Section 8 "religious and moral exemption" removed. The...Inkster in serious financial trouble
INKSTER — The state Treasury Department announced recently that the city of Inkster shows it is in "probable financial stress" and is having trouble dealing with a multi-million dollar deficit. Governor Rick Snyder will likely appoint a review panel to determine if the city needs an emergency manager to help solve its budget problems,...Henry Ford Community College reported possible threat
DEARBORN — About 18,000 students received news of a possible threat earlier this week via text and email alerts.Campus officials were alerted to the possible threat of someone who was "possibly thinking about shooting some HFCC students" according to a report from WWJ. The report said that it was unclear how valid the threats......
Mullin ordered to give deposition
DETROIT — Turkia Mullin, the former Wayne County director of economic development and former countyAirport Authority CEO, has been ordered to give a deposition.The order stems from a lawsuit claiming Mullin and the Airport Authority violated an open meetings act as they searched for a new director. On Nov. 22, attorneys will be allowed...Rights group files multiple-state records requests on anti-Muslim law enforcement trainings
WASHINGTON — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 15 that 87 separate public records requests have been made through 15 of its chapters across the country into possible Islamophobic training of local, state, and national law enforcement personnel. The rights group seeks information about......
Oakwood director honored for diversity efforts
Dearborn — At Oakwood Healthcare, efforts to eliminate health disparities and language barriers have helped ensure patient safety and provide consistent, high-quality healthcare to all—and have been recognized as a model of innovation across the nation. Rustom's endeavors to reduce the language barrier have been numerous and nearly...Occupy Detroit granted extension, looking at large office space
DETROIT — A one-week extension has been granted for protesters and organizers at Occupy Detroit, which is based out of Grand Circus Park.Participants had expected to provide heating through late fall and early winter days in the eatly days of the movement, but they now are looking at possible plans to move into an office space on......
