Life after Gaddafi: Libya a militia mess one year on
February 18th, 20120 Stability still evades Libya as heavily-armed militias run rampant one year after protests began to oust dictator Muammar Gaddafi and install democracy in the north African state. A member of the National Transitional Council forces wave the Libyan flag as they parade along a main street in Tripoli February 14, 2012. Friday marks the...Kuwait Parliament: Islamists seek shari’a amendment
Kuwait’s Islamist opposition and their allies won a major victory in the recent parliamentary elections that took place on February 2.Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah once again asked Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah to form a government. The latter began consultations on this matter immediately, while the Islamists began to make some very...
Guns and diplomacy: Militarizing the Syrian conflict
February 11th, 20120 Russia and China vetoed the latest UN Security Council resolution Saturday on the ongoing violence in Syria because it leaves out sanctions on the opposition alongside those on the Assad government, and leaves out Russian proposals. Moscow says it had no other option but use its veto right, claiming the draft didn't realistically...Dearborn’s Abbatt to run for 19th District Court this year
DEARBORN — Attorney Candyce Abbatt announced on Tuesday, Feb. 8 that she plans to seek eelction as District Judge in the 19th District Court of Dearborn in the upcoming 2012 election. Candyce AbbattAbbatt is a lifelong Dearborn resident and graduate of Fordson High School, The University of Michigan-Dearborn as well as Wayne State...Saleh plans Yemen’s return to vote in presidential polls
SANAA - Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in New York for medical treatment after agreeing to step down following months of protests, will return to vote in presidential polls, a member of his party and state media said Wednesday."He will return and the General People's Congress party wants him back to attend and supervise the...Egypt army deploys nationwide amid protest calls
Activists call for "civil disobedience" on February 11 to mark anniversary of Mubarak's ouster.CAIRO - Egypt's army on Wednesday said it will deploy troops across the country after activists called for "civil disobedience" to mark the anniversary of Hosni Mubarak's ouster, state media reported."The Armed Forces decided to deploy their...
Poll: Romney’s lead fading as Paul surges into second nationally
February 10th, 20120 Despite his strong showing in early state contests in the race for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's support nationwide has dipped slightly during the past month, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday. Romney was backed by 29 percent of Republican voters in the telephone poll conducted...
Republican Rick Santorum sets sights on Super Tuesday
February 10th, 20120 Santorum says his campaign is now organizing in each state after wins U.S. presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has hailed his hat-trick of caucus and primary wins, saying his campaign now has crucial momentum - and more cash. U.S. presidential hopeful Rick SantorumIn an interview with CNN, Santorum said he had raised $250,000 in one...Fatah and Hamas agree that Abbas will lead Palestinian unity cabinet
The leaders of Fatah and Hamas yesterday agreed that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas could head an interim "unity" cabinet to pave the way for fresh future elections in Gaza and the West Bank.The accord signed by Abbas and Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashal in Qatar cleared one important obstacle standing in the way of the...Longtime attorney Harb to run for Wayne County Circuit Court Judge
DEARBORN — The 2012 elections are expected to have a big impact both locally and nationally, and one of the most competitive races on the horizon could be the one for Wayne County Circuit Court as up to three spots for judges are expected to be open. The married father of three girls ran for Dearborn 19th District Court Judge 2006 and...Egypt: Massacre on the soccer field
At least 74 killed in clashes between rival Egyptian soccer fans following in Port Said Officials said that at least 74 people have been killed in clashes between rival fans following a soccer match in the Egyptian city of Port Said on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Scores were injured as fans - reportedly armed with knives -...Ron Paul demands repeal of NDAA in post-primary speech
When the results of the Florida primary came through Tuesday night, the remaining Republican contenders each addressed supporters by insisting that their fight for the party’s nomination was far from over. Voters in the recent Florida primary only endorsed Texas Congressman Ron Paul enough to put him in fourth place, but announcing...Poll: Most voters oppose fees, fuel taxes for road upgrades
DETROIT — A new WXYZ-TV/Free Press poll shows that 58% of people oppose raising fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees to fund road and bridge improvements.Those in favor voted at a 36% rate according to the poll. Among those opposed, 41% said they were strongly against it. The overall pool of respondents was 600 people from Jan....Michigan redistricting gets go ahead from U.S. Dept. of Justice
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has essentially opened the path for Michigan's new redistricting maps for House and Senate and Congress to go forward after they ruled that the changes don't violate the Voting Rights Act.Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette asked for the changes originally, with many believing they favor...Obama Leads Romney, Gingrich in latest Michigan poll
LANSING — A new poll commissioned by the Detroit Free Press and WXYZ-TV Channel 7 finds Barack Obama leading both Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. These results came three days after Obama gave his State of the Union Address.The EPIC/MRA Survey of 600 likely voters found Obama was favored over Romney in a head to head match, with 48......
Rival Libyan militia groups wage gun battle in capital city
TRIPOLI — Officials say that rival groups of Libyan militias have begun waging gun battles in the city, signaling that post-revolution divisions remain a threat to peace. Exchanges of fire were heard and plumes of smoke seen coming from a district known as Tariq Al Shat in central Tripoli, eyewitnesses said. A BBC reporter...
UN’s Ban Ki-moon showered with shoes in Gaza over Israeli bias
February 3rd, 20120 GAZA CITY — Angry protesters threw shoes at UN chief Ban Ki-moon as he visited the Gaza Strip on Thursday, condemning him for failing to meet the families of Palestinian prisoners. Ban was pelted as he crossed into the Palestinian territory, where a crowd of around 50 demonstrators tried to block his convoy as it entered Gaza.As some......
Showdown looms at UN over Syria
January 27th, 20120 Syria rejects Arab League plan as UN showdown looms, signs arms deal with Russia A huge poster of President Bashar Assad hangs over government supporters during a pro-regime rally in Damascus on 26 January 2012 . Syria slammed on Monday an Arab League plan for President Bashar al-Assad to transfer power to his deputy and form a national...
Ron Paul starts campaign to end the TSA
January 26th, 20120 Ron Paul has long opposed the TSA and has campaigned for its abolishment for years. Following an episode on Monday that left his son, Sen. Rand Paul, stranded in a Nashville airport, the presidential hopeful is asking for help to finally end the TSA. Sen. Rand Paul (R) of Kentucky, speaks about being detained by the TSA at the airport in...
Arab Spring gives way to military chill
January 26th, 20120 Egypt's military has prolonged the transition to civilian rule Demonstrators take part in a protest marking the first anniversary of Egypt's uprising, along a street in Cairo January 25, 2012. Tens of thousands massed in Cairo's Tahrir Square and other Egyptian cities on Wednesday, a year after an uprising erupted that toppled Hosni...
Yemeni Americans scorn Saleh deal, angry at U.S. refuge
January 26th, 20120 A group representing Yemeni Americans demanded on Wednesday the prosecution of outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh and the freezing of his assets as the dictator flies to the U.S. for treatment.“(The Yemeni-American community) stands completely with the legitimate demands of the Yemeni people: to prosecute Saleh for war crimes and......
Russia says it will stand firm with China on Syria
January 20th, 20120 Russia will offer Washington no explanation for arms deliveries to Syria and together with China will prevent the UN Security Council from approving any military intervention in the conflict-torn nation, its foreign minister said on Wednesday. Lavrov says nation will stand firm with China on Syria, warns Western attack on Iran would be...Egypt’s Brotherhood nominates its secretary general as parliament speaker
CAIRO — The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, which won a crushing victory in Egyptian legislative elections, on Monday nominated its secretary general to head the new parliament. Saad al-Katatni, secretary general of the the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, attends a news conference at the headquarters of......
Voter registration deadline is Jan. 30 for presidential primary
LANSING – Residents have until Jan. 30 in Michigan to register for the Feb. 28 presidential primary, during which polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Applicants must be at least 18 years by Election Day and be U.S. citizens as well as residents of Michigan. Voters may register by mail, at their county, city or township clerk’s...Somers, supporters collecting signatures for 2012 Third Circuit Court run
DEARBORN — Judge Mark Somers of the 19th District Court has been on the bench for over nine years, but now the longtime city resident is preparing to make a run for Wayne County's Third Circuit Court in the 2012 election. Judge Mark SomersSomers said he came to the decision over the holiday break at the end of 2011 after......
