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Algeria’s Bouteflika expected to win presidential re-election
ALGIERS —Algerians voted on Thursday, April 17, in an election President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is expected to win after 15 years in power, despite speaking only rarely in public since suffering a stroke in 2013.With the dominant National Liberation Front (FLN) party, allied movements and unions behind him, many Algerians believe...Yemen’s al-Qaeda leader vows to attack America
SANAA — The leader of al Qaeda's wing in Yemen has vowed to attack the United States, in a video apparently showing a gathering of the group celebrating a mass jailbreak of fighters.In February, attackers mounted a bomb, grenade and gun assault on the main prison in Sanaa in which 29 inmates, including 19 jailed for terrorism-related...Saudi spy chief and architect of Syria policy relieved of his duties
RIYADH — Saudi Arabian intelligence chief Prince Bandar bin Sultan, the architect of Riyadh's attempts to bring down Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has been removed from his post, state media reported on Tuesday, April 15.His departure, months after he was quoted warning of a "major shift" from the United States over its Middle...
Dearborn cafes offer stadium-like experience to soccer fans
April 18th, 20140 DEARBORN — When Barcelona FC plays Real Madrid, we behold soccer's greatest rivalry. One does not have to cross the Atlantic Ocean to witness the intensity of the competitiveness between the teams' supporters. On Wednesday, April 16, during the final of the Spanish cup, the fierce contention between the fans could be observed among...Syrian troops retake Maaloula, three Lebanese reporters killed
DAMASCUS — Syrian soldiers backed by Hizbullah fighters recaptured the town of Maaloula, north of Damascus, on Monday, April, 14, further squeezing rebels' supply routes through the Qalamoun mountains into Lebanon.Islamist fighters, some from the al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, had taken over part of the ancient Christian town in December...
CAIR-MI encourages American Muslims to fight Islamophobia at annual banquet
April 18th, 20140 LIVONIA — The Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan (CAIR-MI) celebrated its 14th annual banquet, "Faith in Freedom," on Sunday, April 13 at Burton Manor in Livonia. CAIR has chapters across the United States and is the largest Muslim civil liberties organization in the country. About 800 people attended the event,...Law corner: GM covered up deadly defects, but now seeks to go free on technicality
Since General Motors announced the massive ignition switch defect recall of millions of its vehicles on February 7, a tremendous amount of information has been made public. The recall began with a couple makes and model years and has swelled into a recall of seven different makes and models of vehicles spanning eight model years....Detroit property owners establish fund to clean Business District
DETROIT—A group of property owners in downtown Detroit will establish a $4 million annual fund to provide additional street cleaning and landscaping improvements in the central business district.The program, Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), will replace Clean Downtown program and cover more areas of the city.BIZ will...Palestinian American activist Yusif Barakat seeks U.S. Senate seat
DETROIT—Despite his limited political experience and lack of campaign funds, Palestinian American activist Yusif Barakat is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate. And he thinks he can win. Barakat, 78, describes himself as an "idealist and a dreamer." He was elected in 1970 as Oakland County Commissioner and ran unsuccessfully for...Easter and America’s hope
They are holding on to the instilled American dream they saw in grandpa or even mom and dad. It's about the attainable dream of living securely with a job, a house, a car and trips to the grocery store. Don't forget a trip to the doctor when necessary. Many Americans can remember people in their family retiring at 55 - 65 years old....
Hundreds attend Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church “Eggstravaganza” Easter egg hunt
April 16th, 20140 DEARBORN—Hundreds of children and parents turned out to the Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church's "Eggstravaganza" Easter egg hunt last Saturday afternoon.The event had generated controversy and national media attention earlier this month when local parent and attorney Majed Moughni had complained about flyers being distributed at local...
$2 million legacy contribution pledged to Arab American Museum at ACCESS dinner
April 13th, 20140 DETROIT— Arab American entrepreneur Russell J. Ebeid announced a $2 million legacy contribution to the Arab American National Museum (AANM) at ACCESS' 43rd annual dinner at the Renaissance Center in Detroit on Saturday, April 12. ACCESS handed its "Arab American of the Year" awards to former Secretary of Transportation Ray...
UMD Faculty Congress votes down boycott and divestment resolutions
April 13th, 20140 (L-R) Philosophy Professor David Skrbina, Chair of Faculty Senate John Poster, UMD Chancellor Daniel Little. PHOTO: Ali Harb/TAANDEARBORN — The University of Michigan-Dearborn Faculty Congress voted on Monday, March 7 against a resolution that calls for forming a divestment committee to look into the human rights records of companies...Egypt court upholds jailing of leading pro-democracy activists
CAIRO — An Egyptian appeals court on Monday, April 7, upheld the jailing of three leading figures of the 2011 pro-democracy uprising, tightening a crackdown on secular activists opposed to the army-backed government.Critics see their case as an attempt to stifle the kind of political street activism common since the uprising that...Thirteen car bombs rip through Iraq
BAGHDAD — Attacks across Iraq, including 13 car bombs, killed at least 18 people Wednesday, April 9, highlighting the persistent danger from militants 11 years after American forces captured Baghdad.The latest violence is part of a protracted surge in nationwide bloodshed that has killed more than 2,400 people so far this year.Eight......
Arrest warrant issued for prominent pro-Syria leader in Lebanon
BEIRUT — Military Investigative Judge Riyad Abu Ghayda issued on Thursday, April 10, an arrest warrant in absentia for pro-Assad figure Rifaat Eid and 11 of his associates over their alleged involvement in clashes in the northern city of Tripoli.Abu Ghayda’s warrants are based on articles in the Penal Code, which could lead to the...The case of Jonathan Jay Pollard, traitor
PollardJonathan Jay Pollard, the convicted traitor and Israeli spy, is like a bad case of herpes that keeps popping up every time you are ready for a date. He and his venomous followers just won’t go away. Once again, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is trying to use him as a “bargaining chip” as a condition of continuing to talk...Irresponsible Free Press coverage misleads readers and misrepresent community
A Detroit Free Press article titled "Muslim parents upset over flyer promoting church's Easter egg hunt" was published on Thursday, April 3. After reading the story, however, one discovers that the “worry” expressed comes from only one Muslim father, Dearborn resident Majed Moughni.Niraj Warikoo, the article’s author, quoted only...Daughter denies wanting Iraqi-American mother dead
SAN DIEGO — The daughter of an Iraqi-American man accused of killing his wife in California in what was first investigated as a hate crime denied under cross-examination by a defense lawyer on Monday, April 7, that she ever said she wanted her mother dead.Fatima Alhimidi acknowledged telling an uncle's then-girlfriend that she......
Families of autistic kids sue Disney parks over policy on lines
LOS ANGELES — Families with autistic children have sued Walt Disney Co, alleging the company does not provide adequate access to theme park visitors with autism who have difficulty waiting in long lines for rides.In October 2013, Disney parks stopped offering autistic visitors a "guest assistance card" that let them and their families...House bill demands tougher line against Hizbullah
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill that demands a tougher line against Hizbullah was introduced in the House of Representatives Monday, April 7. The Hizbullah International Financing Prevention Act urges the Obama administration to turn the screws on financial institutions — including the central banks of Lebanon and other nations —......
Interfaith conference at IHW discusses marriage, family life and easter egg hunt controversy
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — More than 150 religious, social and business leaders, in addition to community members, gathered for a day long conference at Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights on Monday, April 7.Some national public speakers spoke during the conference and answered questions during the panel discussions, including...
Dearborn Easter egg hunt controversy becomes a national media frenzy
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN — What was supposed to be a quiet, traditional Easter egg hunt taking place on Saturday, April 12 at the Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church has now turned into a national media frenzy, after a local parent complained about flyers being distributed at local public schools.The chain of events began last Thursday, when the Detroit......
