Stockham speaks in court about alleged ICA plot
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Memorials to be held for Qana victims
April 16th, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } DEARBORN — The Qana Al-Jalil Committee in cooperation with the Congress of Arab American Organizations in...Supporters of Yemen’s Saleh rally in Hamtramck
@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Monaco"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }HAMTRAMCK — Hundreds of Yemeni Americans participated in a demonstration on Joseph...Lebanese Collegiate Network celebrates success, culture at2011 convention
ROCHESTER HILLS — Over 200 students, professionals, and alumni from across the country descended on Oakland University from April 1-3 for the Lebanese Collegiate Network's 2011 annual convention. The event featured a host of different workshops and other events designed to help students reach their potential. Lebanon's...
Community plans appropriate response to erratic pastor
April 8th, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Monaco"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Interfaith vigil on Thursday, press conference and community gathering...Prayer breakfast will kick off 29th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day
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Arab American Gores reaches deal to buy Detroit Pistons
April 8th, 20110 Tom Gores, a half-Lebanese, half-Greek American Los Angeles-based financier along with his investment firm Platinum Equity, agreed on a deal to buy the Detroit Pistons NBA basketball franchise today according to various reports. Gores is the nephew of Flint businessman Tom Joubran. Terms of the deal were not disclosed....
Court approval of local anti-Islam ads raises questions
April 8th, 20110 Ads against Israeli war crimes canceled by Federal judge citing"threats" earlier this year This ads could soon appear on Metro Detroit buses after a district court judge ruled that the SMART system could not deny them on the basis of First and 14th Amendment Rights. DETROIT — A highly-controversial anti-Islam ad campaign has...Dearborn Police Department Youth Academy holds graduation ceremony
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Metro Detroit imams condemn Afghanistan killings
April 8th, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Afghan officials and members of the international community attend a memorial ceremony in Kabul April 5, 2011,...
HFCC celebrates new $15 million Science Center
April 8th, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Monaco"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } DEARBORN — A $15 million project is transforming Henry...
Judge approves highly controversial anti-Islam ads in Metro Detroit
April 2nd, 20110 DETROIT — A highly-controversial anti-Islam ad campaign has been approved on the basis of First and 14th Amendment rights in District Court. Judge Denise Hood granted a preliminary injunction against the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority's original rejection of the ads by ruling that the SMART bus system violated the...AAPAC elects 2011 officers at meeting
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Returning Bahraini woman recalls brutal attacks on protesters
A Bahraini American who just returned from the island country has been informed of numerous barbaric assaults against civilians since anti-government protests began. Contacting The Arab American News from out of state, the person requested anonymity to avoid potential threats against family living in Bahrain. The...Detroit protest focuses on brutality in Bahrain
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University of Arizona students erect largest mock border wall in U.S.
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Census 2010 reveals increase in Dearborn despite big loss in Wayne County
April 1st, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Data released from the U.S. Census Bureau for Michigan shows Dearborn's population has grown by 378 people, while...
Local religious leaders oppose Jones visit to Dearborn
April 1st, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Monaco"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }Despite strong opposition, extremist pastor Terry Jones still plans to protest in......
Heights school board member Golani accused of embezzling $750,000
@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A Dearborn Heights school board member has been accused of embezzling $750,000 by...
CAIR-MI spotlights accomplishments, current Muslim challenges at annual banquet
April 1st, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }The Council on American-Islamic Relations-Michigan held its 11th annual banquet on Sunday, March 27 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in......
Conyers initiates investigation of American Muslim border harassment
April 1st, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }DETROIT — On Friday, March 25, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee,...Snyder pushes budget despite objections
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