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Muslim Americans reminded of legal rights, responsibilities before leaving for Hajj
MICHIGAN — Many American Muslims in metro Detroit are preparing to take part in the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj will take place in mid-October. Because of past profiling incidents, involving American Muslims at airports, those taking part in this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca are encouraged to remain aware of...Criticism looms over Detroit bankruptcy consultant fees exceeding $60 million
DETROIT — Consultants working on the Detroit bankruptcy case have already reportedly been paid more than $60 million. Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins says that she hasn’t seen any of the bills, nor has she been provided with an explanation of why consultants are paid so much. A fee examiner has been appointed by...$500,000 donated to DPS for enriching music, art and sports programs
DETROIT — Detroit Public Schools will receive a $500,000 donation that will be used to help enrich music, art and sports programs. The donation comes from the UAW-Ford National Programs Center, Ford Motor Company Fund and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. District-wide budget cuts have prevented students from participating...Belle Isle closer to becoming state park under lease signed by City, State
DETROIT — Belle Isle could soon become Michigan’s 102nd state park, under a planned partnership between the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. The signed lease, a 30-year term with two 15-year renewals, will relieve City financial pressures, revitalize the island park and improve the quality of life for City residents.“One...Wayne County prosecutor Kim Worthy endorses Benny Napoleon for Detroit mayor
DETROIT — This week, Wayne County Prosecutor Kim Worthy announced that she is endorsing Wayne County Sherriff Benny Napoleon for Detroit mayor, rather than Mike Duggan, the former CEO of the Detroit Medical Center and Napoleon’s opponent in the race. Political analysts say that the endorsement serves as a major benefit to...White House announces $300 million in aid to Detroit
DETROIT — The federal government announced that it would provide $300 million in aid to assist Detroit, which this year became the largest city in United States history to file for municipal bankruptcy. The money will be used to demolish blighted buildings and homes, advance public safety and improve public transportation....What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms. As it grows, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breast looks or feels. Symptoms may include:• New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit) • Thickening or swelling of part of the...Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s “Goes Pink” in statewide activities to support breast cancer awareness month
DETROIT — In October, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is “going pink” to increase awareness about the importance of breast cancer checkups during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as part of its three-month #kickcancer campaign. BCBSM will illuminate its downtown Detroit headquarters building, located at 600 E...Florida woman tricked into taking abortion drug, sues pharmacy
ORLANDO — Remee Jo Fleed is suing a Tampa-area pharmacy, after she claims her antibiotics were switched with abortion pills by her ex boyfriend, who obtained the drug, prescription bottle and fake label from the pharmacy.Days before taking the pills, her ex boyfriend's father, an obstetrician, had confirmed her pregnancy. Several days...Legal Matter: Preemptive military strikes are illegal under international law (Part 2)
Osirak – An Illegal Use of ForceThe 1981 Israeli bombing of the Iraqi Osirak nuclear reactor, on the other hand, was widely condemned by the international community. The Israelis sent a number of aircrafts into Iraqi airspace to bomb Osirak, which was near the final stages of construction. According to the Israelis,...Community mourns loss of Saadallah Goutimy, LAHC founding member
DEARBORN — The local community suffered a great loss on Tuesday, October 1, with the passing of Saadallah Goutimy, 77, a renowned professor and scholar, who helped bring the Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) to prominence in its early days. GoutimyGoutimy, who was born in Lebanon, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1959, had...Dearborn school board discuss grade advancements, bond proposal, and summer school project at meeting
DEARBORN — Board Trustees were divided at the last Dearborn School Board meeting over whether freshman students should be able to advance to the next grade level, even after coming short on credits. According to Superintendent Brian Whiston, under a guideline change, ninth-graders would now be considered sophomores, even if they...Upcoming seminars aim to educate public on enrolling in new health insurance marketplace
MICHIGAN — Over the next few weeks, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will be hosting seminars to assist consumers with understanding the changes that are taking place, as a result of the new healthcare law. The sessions will outline the basics of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including subsidy eligibility, ways to...
State Rep. Rashida Tlaib issues statement on ADC sexual harassment investigation
September 30th, 20130 Tlaib.State Representative Rashida Tlaib has issued a statement on the findings of ADC's sexual harassment investigation against former Regional Director of ADC-MI, Imad Hamad. The organization issued a statement on Friday, stating that there had been "insufficient evidence" in determining whether sexual harassment had been conducted by...
ADC: “Insufficient evidence to make a conclusive determination” in sexual harassment allegations
September 27th, 20130 DEARBORN-After a four month pro-longed investigation, the American-Arab-Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) announced on Friday that there was "insufficient evidence" to make a conclusive determination on whether ADC-MI Regional Director Imad Hamad, had sexually harassed several women at his workplace. Imad HamadHamad had......
Thousands rally against Tunisia ruling Islamists
SFAX, Tunisia — Thousands protested in cities across Tunisia on Thursday, Sept. 26, to call on the ruling Islamist Ennahda party to step down immediately, to make way for new elections to end a stalemate with its secular opponents.The North African nation that started the 2011 "Arab Spring" revolts has been caught in political deadlock...Qatar examining allegations of labor abuses
DOHA - Qatar government authorities are investigating allegations in the Guardian newspaper that dozens of migrant Nepalese workers have died in recent weeks, the committee managing preparations for the 2022 World Cup said on Thursday, Sept. 26.The Guardian report, published on Wednesday, said thousands of Nepalese workers were enduring...Arrested Moroccan editor to face terrorism investigation
RABAT — A Moroccan editor is being investigated on suspicion of helping militants after posting an al Qaeda video on his website, prosecutors said, in a case that rights groups say erodes press freedom. Anouzia.Ali Anouzla, editor of Lakome.com and known for his investigative journalism and columns, criticizing the kingdom's rulers,...Egypt shuts headquarters of Muslim Brotherhood newspaper
CAIRO — Egyptian authorities have shut down the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice newspaper in Cairo, the latest move aimed at crushing the Islamist movement, the Brotherhood said on Wednesday, Sept. 25."We the journalists of the Freedom and Justice newspaper condemn the security forces for closing down......
American in Bahrain sentenced to 10 years in jail
Manama - A U.S. citizen was jailed for 10 years in Bahrain on Tuesday, Sept. 25, on charges of attempted murder, during a disturbance related to anti-government protests, his lawyer said.The State Department confirmed the jailing of American-born Tagi al-Maidan for 10 years and said his lawyer would appeal the sentence.Maidan had earlier...Dozens killed, injured in violence across Iraq
BAGHDAD — At least 33 people were killed in attacks across Iraq on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that included a coordinated assault against local government and police buildings in the north of the country, police and medical sources said.Militant groups, including the Islamist extremists from al-Qaeda, have been regaining momentum in their......
Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia, Turkey have failed in Syria
BEIRUT - Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other regional countries backing Syria's rebels must acknowledge their failures to bring down the Syrian government, and join efforts for a political solution to end the two and a half year civil war, Hizbullah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah said on Monday, Sept. 23.In his first televised speech in...Cracks widen among Syrian rebels
AD-DANA, Idlib Province, Syria — Scorching flames from a makeshift oil refinery sting eyes and the fumes choke throats near the top of a hill in northwestern Syria, where Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters gather for fuel, coffee and phone calls as darkness falls.The population of the nearby town of Al-Dana has swelled by “tens of......