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Department of Justice announces lawsuit against Arizona’s misguided immigration law
Washington — The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit this week intended to block the implementation of SB 1070, a law recently signed by Governor Jan Brewer (R–AZ) of Arizona. The law, widely criticized by civil rights groups, essentially codifies racial profiling and requires local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws...Heat wave causes increase in illness
DEARBORN — With a heat advisory in effect for Southeast Michigan from independence day weekend through Wednesday, Metro-Detroiters have had to work to stay cool throughout the work week. The intense heat was a result of a high pressure system moving east, allowing moisture to enter the area from the south, creating a...Hamas lawmaker: Gaza flotilla did more than 10,000 rockets could have
Who now doubts that strategic nonviolent action can transform the politics of the Israel/Palestine conflict? Not Hamas parliamentarian Aziz Dweik, The Wall Street Journal reports: "When we use violence, we help Israel win international support," said Dweik, a leading Hamas lawmaker in the West Bank. "The Gaza flotilla has done more for...Suits against city police filed in U.S. District Court
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Two Dearborn-based law firms have filed a complaint on behalf of two Dearborn Heights residents in the U.S. District Court's Eastern District of Michigan against the cities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights and their police departments. The federal lawsuit alleges persistent and "serious" civil rights...State representative objects to festival arrests, CAIR says missionaries broke the rules
DEARBORN — State Representative Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, called for an investigation by the attorney general's office on July 6 into the arrest of four Christian missionaries at the Arab American International Festival on June 18. The four missionaries were arrested for disorderly conduct when passing out flyers and speaking...Grandmother looking for bone marrow donor
A bone marrow drive and fundraiser was held at Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn for Dearborn resident Wadad Hadous Faraj, a grandmother of 23 children. Faraj is looking for a matching donor. PHOTO: Tariq Abdel Wahid/TAANDEARBORN — More than 500 people participated in a bone marrow drive and fundraiser for Wadad Hadous...18th Annual Concert of Colors features Arabic music master Simon Shaheen with the DSO
DETROIT — The 18th annual Concert of Colors is thrilled to welcome back music virtuoso Simon Shaheen. Internationally acclaimed for his mastery of the oud and violin, Shaheen will perform his Concerto No. 1 for Oud and Orchestra at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, July 18 at Orchestra Hall. Tito Muñoz will conduct the concert. Like all Concert...Turkey threatens to cut ties with Israel
JERUSALEM — Israel will never say sorry for defending itself, a senior government official said on Monday after Turkey demanded an apology for a deadly commando raid on an aid convoy to Gaza. "Israel will never apologize for defending its citizens," the official said. "Of course, we regret the loss of life but it was not the...BP oil spill spoils local dealers business
National boycott from oil spill hurting local BP gas stations despite private ownership DEARBORN — BP branded dealers across the nation, including many in the metro Detroit Arab American community, continue to experience profit loss as a result of the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that began in April. On...Report says U.S. tax breaks aiding illegal outposts in West Bank
According to The New York Times report, lenient American tax regulations allow funds to flow to settlement outposts that are illegal under Israel law as opposed to larger settlement blocks that receive money from the Israeli government, daily Haaretz reported Tuesday. The result is that it is easier to fund outposts from the United...Obama approval among Muslims falls
President Barack Obama Confidence in U.S. President Barack Obama has drastically dropped in the Muslim world, according to surveys released by the Pew Global Attitudes project. Among the seven countries surveyed with substantial Muslim populations the poll shows that more than eight out of ten people in Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan...Biden pushes for Iraqi deal
Joe BidenJoe Biden, the U.S. vice-president, has met Jalal Talabani, the Iraqi president, as part of an attempt to urge political parties to set aside their differences and form a government four months after elections. The talks with Talabani on Monday follow meetings with the leaders of the two political factions that polled...Israel creates new Gaza ‘blacklist’
Israel has eased restrictions on the import of consumer goods to the Gaza Strip, relaxing its blockade on the Palestinian territory while maintaining restrictions on the entry of construction materials. In a statement on Monday, Israel said all items would be allowed into Gaza except "weapons, war material and dual-use...New Muslim woman’s magazine encourages being ‘modest and fabulous’
SINGAPORE — Flip through the pages of Aquila Asia magazine and it soon becomes apparent that the publication is different from other glossy women's magazines sold across the region. Side by side with ads for expensive handbags and luxury cars are fashion spreads featuring professional models in Muslim headscarves — and articles on...Michigan may lose 90,000 unemployment checks
LANSING — If unemployment benefits are not extended by the U.S. Congress, an estimated 90,000 Michigan resident unemployment checks may be cut off. Congress is expected to reach a decision once a replacement for the late Democrat Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia is found. Any one receiving benefits for more than 26 weeks will be......
Iran admits sanctions could bite
Ali Akbar SalehiA senior Iranian official has acknowledged for the first time that sanctions against the country could slow down its nuclear program. Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Iran's atomic energy agency, told the ISNA news agency on Wednesday that the sanctions could have some impact. "Maybe they will slow down the work...Israel preparing to occupy Lebanon
Israel troops are conducting military drills to get prepared for being deployed in Lebanon, in a move Tel Aviv says is aimed at preventing "rocket attacks by Hizbullah," Israeli sources say. Israel is conducting drills at its Elyakim training base, near Haifa, to simulate attacks on Hizbullah targets in southern Lebanon, Haaretz...First city to oppose Arizona law on record
Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor is the first city in Michigan to go on record opposing Arizona SB 1070 that is supposed to prevent illegal immigration. On July 6. the Ann Arbor City Council proposed a 9-1 resolution that attacks the bill which is expected to take effect July 29. ...Miss USA comes home to Dearborn
DETROIT — Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih will be in Michigan celebrating her homecoming bash at the $200 million newly renovated Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, 9 p.m. Friday, July 9. On Saturday, July 10. Fakih will speak at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn beginning at 10 a.m. Dearborn Mayor John B.......
MSU to phase out Dubai program
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University is phasing out a 2-year-old undergraduate program in Dubai that had students there taking courses in programs such as business, building construction and engineering. MSU President Lou Anna Simon said that the program hasn’t met initial expectations and that it would add as many as 100...Tryouts being held for Chaldean Football League
West Bloomfield — Try-outs for the Chaldean Football League (CFL) are 9 a.m. Sunday, July 11. at West Bloomfield High School. Participants can't be younger than 18 years old. CFL, an American football league, has been around since 1981 and is among the most organized and competitive Chaldean sports leagues. CFL games are played every......
Maronite church to hold Middle East festival
FLINT — The Our Lady of Lebanon Middle East Festival is Friday, July 9. from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Saturday July 10. from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Flint. The festival will feature live music by Jad Soudah, dancing, beer tent, Arab American comedy show by Fady Asmar and Middle East...CNN’s firing of Octavia Nasr protested
July 9th, 20100 CNN’s firing of Senior Middle East News Editor Octavia Nasr has prompted an outcry from Arab-Americans, angry about what they see as a double standard when it comes to coverage of the Middle East in the American media. Octavia Nasr Nasr’s 20-year career at CNN ended Wednesday after a tweet mourning the death of Sayyed......