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Dearborn Police seek help finding Macy’s Jewelry thief
DEARBORN— On Friday Mar. 29 at approximately 10:45 a.m. a suspect in Macy’s Department store made off with a very large dollar amount in jewelry. The Suspect is described as a medium to light skinned black male approximately 6’4” tall, large build, between 30 to 40 years old. The...Arab League Summit: Doha calls the shots
DOHA — In its drive to bring about the downfall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Qatar succeeded in granting the opposition Syrian National Coalition (SNC) Damacus’ seat at the March 26 Arab League Summit in Doha.It didn’t matter that SNC president Moaz al-Khatib had resigned or the president of the opposition transitional...
Israeli army prepares for war on northern front
March 29th, 20130 TEL AVIV - An Israeli decision to transfer its military brigades from the Syrian border to the Lebanese suggests that Israel is preparing for a new war in the north.Israeli military sources told Haaretz that war exercises are currently focused on its northern front. With a Syrian army weakened, claimed Haaretz, the Lebanese border...
Government collapse throws Lebanon in deeper political crisis
March 29th, 20130 BEIRUT - The three Lebanese governments formed during President Michel Suleiman’s five-year term have all been forced into existence due to external pressures.The 2008 Fouad Siniora government was the result of the Doha Agreement. The 2009 Saad Hariri government saw the light of day due to a Saudi-Syrian reconciliation. The 2011 Najib...U.S. President visit reassuring for Israel, concerning for Palestine
JERUSALEM — On his visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, U.S. President Barack Obama laid out his vision for a revival of the long-stalled peace talks. Yet, it was clear from his statements that a settlement freeze is no longer an immediate requirement. And, he carefully avoided mentioning the pre-1967 lines as the basis for...Mortar attack kills 15 at Damascus University
A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 15 students on Thursday, state television reported, blaming rebels who have stepped up attacks in the heart of the Syrian capital. The broadcaster, blamed "terrorists" for the attack, using the regime term for insurgents.Previously, the television station had reported that several...
White House boosts support for Syrian opposition as Congress pushes for military intervention
March 29th, 20130 WASHINGTON — As the Syrian uprising enters its third year, the United States and its allies are preparing to materially increase their support of the armed opposition in Syria.Secretary of State John Kerry pledged an additional 60 million dollars in direct aid to the rebels, marking the first time Washington will directly supply rebel...
Children return home after judge’s decision, mother vows to help other families facing custody battles
March 29th, 20130 OAKLAND COUNTY — On Mar. 7 Oakland County Judge Lisa Gorcyca granted a American Muslim couple back custody of their two daughters. The girls, Sophia, 6, and Nadiya, two, were removed from their home and parents’ custody in May 2012 by officials from Child Protected Services after a neighbor witnessed Sophia playing...World Social Forum debuts in Arab world
Participants take part in a march to mark the start of the World Social Forum in Tunis March 26, 2013. The forum, which runs till March 30, will see activists gathered from around the world to discuss diverse issues including economics, human rights and the environment. REUTERS/Zoubeir SouissiTUNIS — The Tunisian capital...
Obama’s retreat to Neocon strategies
March 29th, 20130 With Syria and Iran, President Barack Obama faces getting mired in two wars that could set the entire Middle East aflame, and perhaps the rest of the Islamic world, too.Such an outcome would be in part due to Mr. Obama’s Middle Eastern policy, and the willingness of the current U.S. Congress to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...What we did to Iraq
The U.S. public was always carefully protected by its media from full knowledge of what the U.S. government did to Iraq. The networks had a rule, of never showing blood. They almost never showed wounded Iraqis with bloody bandages. Of course, they never showed dismemberment (bodies blown up, unlike in Hollywood movies, don’t just pile...
Benny Napoleon kicks off campaign for Detroit Mayor
March 29th, 20130 DETROIT — Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon announced his bid for Detroit Mayor on Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, where over 1,000 guests were in attendance to support his campaign kick off.Napoleon, 57, told the crowd that he would be the right person to lead a turn-around for the city. He criticized current...
Arab Americans raise funds for Detroit mayoral hopeful Duggan
March 29th, 20130 DEARBORN — Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan was at Byblos Banquet Hall Tuesday where a campaign fundraiser was held for him. Nearly 35 people attended, including several Arab American community activists. The event was organized by Attorney James Allen, Hassan Jaber, executive director of the Arab Community Center for...ASU holds 8th Annual Banquet
DEARBORN — The Arab Student Union (ASU) of the University of Michigan-Dearborn held their 8th Annual Empowering the Youth Banquet at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center on Friday March 22 with keynote speaker Reverend David Alexander Bullock. Also in attendance among the 600 guests were Congressman John Dingell, Dearborn Board Trustee...Arab American named Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College student Amir El-Aswad received a $1,500 scholarship and a special medallion as a Coca-Cola Gold Scholar. El-Aswad was one of 1,800 applicants. "I was absolutely surprised and delighted at the same time when I learned that I won this scholarship," said El-Aswad, of Bloomfield Hills. The......
Arab American CHS students receive prestigious U of M tuition-free scholarships
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Three Arab American students received special recognition Thursday at Crestwood High School here for their success both academically and in other areas. The students all received tuition-free scholarships for four years from the University of Michigan. Hassan Abbas, the president of the National Honor Society...Large influx of Iraqi refugees continue migrating to metro Detroit
According to a report, since the start of the Iraq War in 2003 roughly 30,000 Iraqi refugees have arrived in metro-Detroit. Some of the obstacles the refugees are dealing with include language barriers, driving, poor mental health, and not having the high education levels required to get employed among other serious issues. In 2012...Board seeks public input on Election Day for school bond
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Board of Education is seeking community input in regards to placing a $76 million bond proposal on either the August 6, 2013 Primary Ballot or the November 5, 2013 General Election Ballot. Anyone interested in sharing their opinion can take part in a quick and easy survey by visiting the district website,...Michigan Right-to-Work in effect, protestors express dismay around metro Detroit
DETROIT- Michigan’s controversial Right-to-Work law went into effect on Thursday with the backing of Governor Rick Snyder, who said it is a milestone that will bring jobs to Michigan. Protestors hold a peaceful demonstration outside a UAW meeting on Thursday evening.Protesters however expressed their dismay all over metro-Detroit.......
Biden to keynote Michigan Democratic Party’s annual event
Biden.LANSING — Vice President Joe Biden will serve as the keynote speaker for the Michigan Democratic Party’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner that will take place on April 20, 2013, at 6 p.m. at Cobo Hall, party officials announced Monday. “As we continue to fight against policies that hurt the middle class in Michigan, Vice...Local TV station hires Arab American multimedia reporter
Nima Shaffe.SOUTHFIELD — Today's young Arab Americans are pursuing career paths previous generations didn't generally take on, such as everything from journalism and high political office to entertainment. Arab American Nima Shaffe is one of local WXYZ channel 7 ABC affiliate's new multi-media reporters. There has been some......
Visually impaired Arab American to be honored for work in rehabilitation and disability
DEARBORN — Rabih Dow, Director of Rehabilitation Services and International Training and Fencing Coach at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, Massachusetts will receive the Excellence and Great Achievements Award for his work in rehabilitation and disability from the Lebanese American Heritage Club. "Although I lost my...Dearborn businessman, local attorney convicted of bank fraud, bribery charges
DEARBORN — Hussein "Sam" Nazzal, a Dearborn businessman, and Edward A. Schneider, a local attorney, were both found guilty this week by a federal jury for multiple counts of fraud and commercial bribery. Nazzal (L) and Schneider (R)Nazzal and Schneider were found gulty for conspiring to defraud Fith Third Bank between the years of......