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Analysis: “Cold War” with Iran heats up across Mideast
December 5th, 20110 Worries of Israel striking Iran might or might not be overblown but across the region the largely hidden "cold war" between Tehran and its enemies is escalating fast, bringing with it wider risk of conflict. An Iranian couple rests as they sit in front of an Iranian-made Zelzal missile at a war exhibition held by Iran's...
Obama’s approval rating dips below Carter’s
December 5th, 20110 The frontrunners in the 2012 election race like to label Barack Obama a one-term president, and new reports suggest that prediction might be more likely than ever. Obama’s approval rating is now lower than that of Jimmy Carter before he lost a second chance at the White House. ObamaUsing data on the...Arab Americans support Conyers’ 2012 run at fundraising dinner
DEARBORN – Supporters of Michigan Congressman John Conyers (D-Detroit) came out to Byblos Banquets on Monday, Nov. 28 for a fundraising dinner event in preparation for what could be a new challenge for the venerable 14th District representative.Some have said that his main competitor in the newly-redrawn 13th District, which he plans...
Michael Moore “honored” to visit Fordson, encourages political participation
December 4th, 20110 Moore said that he hoped the students would become more politically involved, as he was in high school, and said that people around the country are buzzing about the “Fordson” documentary movie. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNab/TAANDEARBORN — Academy-Award winning filmmaker Michael Moore spoke at Fordson High School on Thursday,...On freedom and imperialism: Arab Spring and the intellectual divide
The so-called ‘Arab Spring’ is creating an intellectual divide that threatens any sensible understanding of the turmoil engulfing several Arab countries. While it is widely understood that revolutions endeavor to overthrow political structures and aim to change the social order and power paradigm within any given society,...Neither Fatah nor Hamas can unite the Palestinians
Palestinian leaders Mahmoud Abbas and Khaled Mashal met in Cairo last week to try to resolve their differences. The outcome is not totally clear yet.Mr. Abbas is president of the Palestinian Authority and chief of Fatah, the mainstream political party. He administers a designated area in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. Mashal is chief...Just in case? Russian fleet to reach Syria in December
Speculation is growing whether Russian war ships heading to the Mediterranean will indeed anchor by the Syrian coast. And, despite military officials’ assurances, some expect it to disturb the balance of power in the region.Conflicting reports are coming from the Russian military on whether the Russian battle group of three vessels...Occupy L.A. raid results in almost 300 arrests, protesters vow return
LOS ANGELES – About 175 protesters returned to City Hall at 6 p.m. holding up signs saying, “It’s not over” following a raid on “Occupy LA” demonstrations overnight that netted 292 arrests. Protesters were planning their next moves after police had cleared out their long-time encampment downtown. ON Wednesday...
Senate bill passes, paves the way for indefinite military detention of U.S. citizens
December 4th, 20110 WASHINGTON - Senators compromised Thursday on a bill that attempts to spell out the military's right to detain Americans indefinitely, killing a bid to bar the practice but passing an amendment that says current laws on the matter stand. The provision in the National Defense Authorization Act aimed to codify a string of court cases and...
Assange: iPhone, Blackberry and more have become spying devices
December 4th, 20110 LONDON - Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, says that governments have been using electronic devices such as smart phones and computers to monitor what they're saying, where they are going and what they're writing. He spoke at a panel of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism at he City University in London on Monday.The panel...
Drones cleared for domestic use across U.S.
December 4th, 20110 WASHINGTON - According to the Los Angeles Times in an article published Tuesday, new unmanned drone planes could be used domestically soon for both law enforcement and agricultural sector officials, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The drones are currently used to fire missiles by the American military in...
The shadow war in Syria
December 4th, 20110 Target Syria - the strategic prize that outstrips Libya. The stage is set. The stakes couldn't be higher. Libya 2.0 equals Syria? It's more like Libya 2.0 remix. With the same R2P (''responsibility to protect'') rationale - starring civilians bombed into ''democracy''. But with no UN Security Council resolution (Russia and China will...
Elhasan officially confirmed as new Wayne County Corporation Counsel
December 3rd, 20110 Zenna ElhasanDETROIT – Attorney and former 20th District Court Magistrate Zenna Faraj Elhasan was officially confirmed as the new Wayne County Corporation Counsel on Thursday, Dec. 1 at a Wayne County Commissioners meeting at the Guardian Building in Detroit after receiving a majority vote from 14 commissioners. Elhasan will...
Pan-Arabism and the Arab Spring discussed at UM-Dearborn
December 3rd, 20110 The Arab American News publisher, Osama Siblani, spoke at UM-Dearborn on Tuesday about Pan-Arabism and the Arab Spring.DEARBORN — The Arab Student Union along with the Political Science Association and the Muslim Student Association at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invited the publisher and founder of the The Arab American News,...
Saudi Arabia accused of repression after Arab Spring
December 3rd, 20110 Saudi authorities are accused of of arresting people for demanding political and social reform; Clashes in eastern Saudi regionRIYADH - Amnesty International has accused Saudi Arabia of reacting to the Arab Spring by launching a wave of repression.In a report, the human rights group said hundreds of people had been arrested, many of them......
Arab women seek a place in the Spring
CAIRO (IPS) — As several countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) elect bodies to write new constitutions, women are looking to expand their rights through legislation.Tunisia's newly elected constituent assembly has begun a year-long process of writing a new constitution, and women's rights advocates greeted the inaugural...Lebanon agrees to fund UN court, averting Mikati government collapse
BEIRUT — Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Wednesday he had transferred Lebanon's share of funding to a UN-backed court probing the murder of ex-premier Rafiq Hariri, an issue that has threatened to spark the collapse of his government."This morning, I transferred Lebanon's share of funding to the Special......
Amendment to legalize torture appears to be defeated
WASHINGTON - On Wednesday afternoon, Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) took to the Senate floor to defend her amendment revoking President Obama's 2009 executive order restricting American interrogators to the techniques outlined in the Army Field Manual. "Our amendment in no way condones or authorizes torture," Ayotte said, insisting...
ACLU of Michigan files lawsuit over refusal of “Boycott Israel” ads
December 3rd, 20110 DETROIT — Charging a violation of First Amendment rights, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit on Monday, November 28 against the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority for refusing to allow a local activist to purchase a bus ad calling for the boycott of Israel and its apartheid system. Ann...Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Gary Brown: Immigrants are good for Detroit
DETROIT - Speaking at the event, “A Celebration of Immigrant Entrepreneurs” at the Compuware World Headquarters in downtown, Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Gary Brown highlighted the positive impact immigrants have on the economy.Brown spoke before a large crowd at the gathering held in collaboration between Global Detroit...HYPE Athletics and counseling center holding Sunday telethon for new facility
DEARBORN — Byblos Banquets will host the HYPE Athletics Telethon on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to midnight. Byblos is located at 7258 Chase Road in Dearborn.Donations from the event will be used towards the completion of the organization's new Wayne County-HYPE Recreation Center on Warren Avenue in Dearborn Heights. The......
Universal Learning Academy holds grand opening in Westland
WESTLAND — The new permanent site of the Universal Learning Academy from the award-winning Hamadeh Educational Services school system held its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 18, with dignitaries including Consul General of Lebanon to Detroit Houssam Diab, Westland Mayor William Wild, the school's board members, reps. from Bay Mills...HFCC launches CareerFocus magazine
DEARBORN — With the goal of highlighting programs and initiatives at the college to prepare students for new jobs and opportunities, Henry Ford Community College recently released the first issue of CareerFocus. a new career-oriented magazine that highlights programs and initiatives at HFCC to help prepare students and community......
Detroit City Council seeks 500 public safety job cuts, transit fare hikes
DETROIT — Among the budget recommendations from the Detroit City Council for cuts sent to Mayor Dave Bing are layoffs of 500 public safety employees, cutting executive salaries and a raise in fares for the People Mover and buses.Altogether, it amounts to about $68 million in cuts. It is not known whether Bing will accept any of the...Burglars break into Dearborn homes on Thanksgiving
DEARBORN — On Thanksgiving day burglars entered six homes in Dearborn. Police say the incidents occurred during the afternoon on the holiday. In every break-in the burglars opened or broke out a window in the back side of the homes. Items stolen included jewelry and electronics. Homeowners were not home during the break-ins.......