Syria rebels getting arms with U.S. help
May 18th, 20120 WASHINGTON — Syria's rebels have seen an influx of arms including anti-tank weaponry for their fight against President Bashar al-Assad's government, in an effort coordinated with the help of the United States, a report said Wednesday. Free Syrian Army fighters shout "Allahu Akbar" near Deraa in this still image taken from a video...
Palestinian prisoners strike deal to end hunger strike
May 18th, 20120 Israel agrees to return those in solitary confinement to general population, permit family visits from both Gaza Strip, West Bank. Relatives of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails celebrate after the signing of a deal to end the prisoner's hunger strike was agreed to, in Gaza City May 14, 2012. Palestinian prisoners in Israeli...
Salamey campaign responds to Abbatt challenge in race for judge
May 18th, 20120 DEARBORN — The 19th District Court Judge race for the city of Dearborn intensified last week when candidate Candyce Abbatt filed challenges against one of her opponents, Sam Salamey, in an effort to have his name removed from the ballot on the grounds that the nominating petitions filed by Salamey do not have the minimum number of 400...Palestinians starve for freedom as Nakba anniversary approaches
Is the mass Palestinian prisoner hunger strike the beginning of the Palestinian Spring? Palestinian Christians and Muslims praying together during a special service at the Dominican monastery of Saint-Etienne in occupied Jerusalem on May 8, 2012 in solidarity with thousands of Palestinian political prisoners, held captive in Israeli...Florida report: Snyder could be Romney’s VP
Synder (L) welcomes Romney to Michigan.LANSING – An article posted recently on Tampa Bay online suggested that Mitt Romney could pick Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder as his running mate should he receive the presidential nomination for November's election. The theory is based on the hotel assignments for state delegations visiting the...
Syria holds elections as bombs rock Damascus
May 11th, 20120 DAMASCUS — Syrians voted in a parliamentary election on Monday touted by authorities as a milestone of political reform but dismissed by the opposition as a facade while people are killed every day in an anti-government uprising. Syrians vote at a polling station for parliamentary election in Damascus May 7, 2012. Violence persisted...Calls mount for stronger U.S. stance as Bahrain resists reform
WASHINGTON — Citing growing violence and polarization along sectarian lines, human rights groups and independent experts here are urging Washington to exert more pressure on the government of Bahrain to free political prisoners and launch a serious dialogue with its opposition on major democratic reforms.While the administration of...Chaldean American competes in Michigan primaries, kicks off campaign with fundraiser
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Southeast Michigan's Chaldean community is significant with an estimated 121,000 residing in the region, but to date no Chaldean has reportedly served in the state legislature. That could all change if Wayne County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Klint Kesto is successful in his bid for republican state...Dingell kicks off campaign for reelection, meets with Arab leaders
DEARBORN – Congressman John Dingell (D-Dearborn), the longest-tenured member of the U.S. House of Representatives, officially announced the beginning of his 2012 reelection campaign on Wednesday, May 2. DingellThe incumbent in the 15th District will run in the new 12th District of Michigan as defined in the year's recently redistricted...Adel Harb holds kick-off fundraiser for third circuit judge
DEARBORN — Adel Harb kicked off his campaign for Wayne County Circuit Court Judge in Dearborn on Wednesday at the Byblos Banquet Hall. The fundraiser rallied up his supporters for the race that is viewed as one of the most competitive in the state as 12 candidates have announced they are running for the positions, with only three spots...Egypt clashes over army rule leave up to 11 dead
CAIRO — Eleven people were killed in Cairo on Wednesday, medics said, when armed men attacked protesters demanding an end to army rule, prompting several candidates to suspend presidential campaigns and heightening doubts on the transition to democracy. Egyptian riot police take their position as they separate anti-military protesters...Peace lost in the Libyan desert
KUFRA, Libya — The recent outbreak of violence between the largely segregated Zwai and Tabu tribes in Libya's remote Saharan town of Kufra shattered the uneasy calm that held since last February's clashes, resulting in more than 100 deaths. The clashes illustrate the challenges in building a new state.In the power vacuum following...Dearborn resident announces launch of campaign for state’s 12th Congressional District
DEARBORN — Karen Jacobsen, lifelong Michigan resident, mother, business owner and accountant announced her campaign to run for Michigan's 12th Congressional District and unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. John Dingell. On Thursday Jacobson was expected to hold a press conference at her home, with supporters, friends and family to discuss...Constan announces run for new 8th District seat on Wayne County Commission
DEARBORN HEIGHTS - State Representative Bob Constan last week announced his candidacy for the open 8th District seat on the Wayne County Commission, citing his vision for what he sees as the vital role of the Commission in Wayne County Government. Bob Constan“Our next Wayne County Commissioner must bring a new approach to the...
UN accuses both sides in Syria of violating ceasefire
May 3rd, 20120 DAMASCUS — Both sides in the Syrian conflict are violating a ceasefire, a top UN official said, as a rights group on Wednesday accused the regime of committing atrocities in the province of Idlib.UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous said on Tuesday that Syrian troops have kept heavy weapons in cities, and that both the government and......
Newt Gingrich to drop out of presidential race
WASHINGTON — Newt Gingrich is expected to withdraw next week from the U.S. Republican presidential contest, CNN said on Wednesday, a day after Mitt Romney added to his commanding lead in the Republican race with primary wins in five states. Newt GingrichGingrich will keep his scheduled stops in North Carolina, planned for this week and...Syria blames opposition bomb factory for Hama blast
BEIRUT — Syria blamed "terrorist" bomb-makers on Thursday for an explosion that ripped through a building and killed 16 people in the restive city of Hama, where hostility to President Bashar al-Assad runs deep. Members of the first U.N. monitoring team in Syria, together with members of the Syrian Free Army, visit Homs April 21, 2012.......
Tunisian government walks fine line among diverse constituents
TUNIS — Thousands of center-left demonstrators violently clashed with police in street battles that completely shut down central Tunis last week, left scores seriously injured and underlined the persistent divisions in Tunisian society. Demonstrators wave flags and shout slogans during a protest in Tunis April 9, 2012. Police...Morocco clamors for justice
CASABLANCA — A government plan to reform Morocco's dilapidated justice system, the details of which are still a mystery to the general public, has become the subject of much skepticism, especially from justice professionals around the country. Demonstrators chant slogans during a demonstration called by the February 20 movement, in...Darany announces run for reelection in 15th District
DEARBORN – State Rep. George T. Darany is hoping to serve for another two years, as he announced on Tuesday that he will run for reelection as a representative for Michigan's 15th House District.Darany served on the Dearborn City Council for four years and has been active in community causes, and he has owned and operated the Classic...Syria and UN agree to monitoring deal
BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS —Syria and the United Nations signed an agreement on Thursday on the terms of a ceasefire monitoring mission, a witness at the Foreign Ministry in Damascus said. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C) and French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe (2ndL) attend a meeting "Friends of Syria" in Paris April 19, 2012.......
Obama campaigns in Dearborn, visits city for first time
April 20th, 20120 Obama touts “over-delivering” on his promise of change in DearbornDEARBORN — "In just three years, because of what you did in 2008, we've began to see what change looks like," President Barack Obama said speaking at the Henry Ford Museum here Wednesday. U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a democratic party fundraiser at the...Egypt’s barred Islamist candidate takes aim at military rulers
The powerful Muslim Brotherhood's Khairat al-Shater, barred from Egypt's first post-Arab Spring presidential election, accused the country's military rulers on Wednesday of seeking to stay in power and promised an anti-government protest.He spoke after the electoral commission confirmed that 10 candidates had been barred from standing,......
Remapped 14th Congressional District: Michigan’s hottest primary race
April 20th, 20120 Democrats square off for a seat in Michigan's remapped 14th Congressional District The four Democrats competing in the primary election for the 14th district include Congressman Hansen Clarke of Michigan's 13th congressional district, Congressman Gary Peters of Michigan's 9th congressional district, Southfield Mayor Brenda...Pro-regime militia attacks Bahraini civilians
Pro-regime supporters wielding knives and sticks attacked residents of Bahrain's villages overnight, witnesses and the opposition said on Wednesday. Dozens of pro-regime thugs nicknamed locally by activists as the Baltajiya appeared at the Alba Roundabout on the outskirts of the capital Manama and entered a number of predominantly Shi'a......
