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IHW honors life and work of Kay Siblani
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Sunday, Jan. 20 the Islamic House of Wisdom here honored the life and work of Kay Siblani, the longtime executive editor of The Arab American News since 1984, when the paper first launched. IHW members held a breakfast in honor of Siblani, who passed away on Jan. 1 this year. Following the recitation...
Dearborn Heights, HYPE Athletics spar over non-profit status
January 25th, 20130 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city has rejected a resolution to recognize HYPE Athletics as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization despite the federal government, the state of Michigan, and 12 other cities that have worked closely with it identifying it as such. HYPE Athletics CEO Ali Sayed has released a letter to the community,...The second inauguration and the Middle East
President Obama re-affirmed his commitment to the Jeffersonian principles of universal equality of all men and women, and that everyone is entitled to life, liberty and the opportunity for pursuit of happiness. President Obama did not claim that these rights are only for Americans but for all people; indeed the President stated that he...Gun crazy in America
We have a cockeyed national debate on gun violence in which some motivated by political expediency seek to dodge core issues, while others driven by political ideology work to misdirect the discussion diverting it away from the core issues.The President has now signed Executive Orders offering small but eminently supportable reforms. And...New hope for a second term
This year’s presidential inauguration on Martin Luther King Day finds us as a nation and people at a remarkable crossroads. We have the same daunting issues we have faced for years before us; and yet there is something different.There is a developing shift in our consciousness and responsibility. We are witnessing a new awareness of...New MDCH campaign focuses on consequences of obesity
LANSING – It’s hard to find the time to exercise and eat right, but the devastating impacts of obesity on people are avoidable with small lifestyle changes. On Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) launched the new MI Healthier Tomorrow campaign aimed at helping people make the changes to impact their...More Muslims urged to become certified foster parents with state
MICHIGAN — A local civil rights group has received a number of complaints over the growing concern about Muslim foster care children converting to different faiths, after being adopted by non-Muslim families. According to the Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan, there are far more Muslim foster children in the system than...Detroit News reporter accused of threatening to kill Andy Dillon’s ex-wife
DETROIT — Detroit News reporter Leonard Fleming, who covered city hall for the paper, has been removed from the beat after allegations that he threatened to kill State Treasurer Andy Dillon’s ex-wife, after the two reportedly had an affair together. Carol Dillon filed a Privacy Protection Order weeks ago claiming that Fleming, a...Groups demand Secretary of State grant young immigrants driver’s licenses
MICHIGAN — Immigrant advocate groups and people across the state are calling on Secretary of State, Ruth Johnson to comply with a federal mandate and grant young eligible immigrants the right to drive. In a telephone news conference on Wednesday, Reverend Jack Eggleston joined two young immigrants to demand that Johnson follow the...Victory close to defeat for Netanyahu
JERUSALEM — As expected, Benjamin Netanyahu has been ensured another term in office. Against all expectations, he could have been defeated. Now, he faces uncertainty over the kind of governing coalition he will lead and thus the kind of policies he will carry out. And he faces a lingering question: can any prospective coalition...Human Rights Watch: Syrian rebels burn and plunder religious sites
The Syrian opposition said on Monday it had postponed a decision on forming a government-in-exile at its meeting in Istanbul.Sources at negotiations in Istanbul said that the head of Syria’s opposition coalition has flown to Qatar to secure promises of financial aid for a transitional government.“It seems that there won’t be a...Tareq Aziz appeals for Pope’s help to end his misery
BAGHDAD — Tareq Aziz, the late Saddam Hussein's ailing former deputy premier now on death row, is suffering from depression and plans to ask the Pope to call for his speedy execution, his lawyer said Wednesday.Badie Aref said Aziz, a Christian, believed he was being treated well in prison, but was suffering from ill health and simply...Aid groups seek $716 million to battle humanitarian crisis in Yemen
DUBAI — Yemen needs $716 million in aid this year, or 22 percent more than 2012's requirements, UN agencies said on Tuesday, after improved security enabled a reassessment of the humanitarian situation. "We are hoping that we will be able to raise the whole amount so that we can comprehensively meet the needs and save lives," said...Gaza student wins first prize in international math competition
GAZA — Gaza’s children affirmed their place at the forefront of creativity and innovation last week, as a 14-year-old girl from Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza, took first place in an international math competition featuring the best young brains from all around the world.In recent years in Gaza, creativity and achievement has...Screenshots prove it: N.Y. Times altered headline to remove words “Israeli-occupied”
NEW YORK - A New York Times headline accidentally told the truth earlier this week about Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land, before it was ‘fixed.’ Before.The story was about this week's action by Palestinians to establish a village called Bab Al AfterShams on land that Israel has seized for construction of......
Morsi explains to U.S.: My comments on Israel taken out of context
CAIRO - Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said on Wednesday that comments on Israel attributed to him before he was elected, slammed as deeply offensive by the United States, were taken out of context."The president stressed they were taken from comments on the Israeli aggression against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and stressed the...Muslim funeral home director donates casket to slain 8-year-old Detroit girl
DETROIT — Two weeks ago Detroit residents were shocked to learn of the death of 8-year-old Tameria Greene, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her mother Semeria Greene, 26, in her Detroit home located on the 2200 block of East Larned Street, just east of Downtown.While the mother is being held at the Wayne County Jail and faces...Students now need to be five years old by Nov. 1 to start kindergarten
DEARBORN — Under a new state law the kindergarten entry date will gradually change over the next three years from Dec. 1 to Sep. 1. The new law takes effect this year meaning that for 2013 children must be five years of age by Nov. 1 in order to be eligible to enroll in kindergarten. However, parents with a child whose birthday...Dearborn Public Schools avoids teacher layoffs
DEARBORN — At Monday's Board of Education Meeting, Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Brian Whiston announced that a planned mid year layoff that would have seen over 20 teachers let go from the district was scrapped, after enough funding was allocated to cover costs in the district.The announcement of the expected layoff was made......
Digging for water, but striking oil
January 18th, 20130 ABU DHABI (IPS) — The volatile politics of the Middle East have long been dominated by the fluctuating fortunes of a single commodity: oil.But when the oil-blessed region runs out of water, there could be a change in the political landscape, triggering potential conflicts. The world’s future wars, experts predict, will be over water,...Former assistant secretary of defense under Regan Administration to speak in Dearborn
DEARBORN — The Democracy Institute at Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) will host Dr. Larry Korb, who will present “How Much for Defense? Foreign Policy and National Security on a Budget” in Room L-14 of the Liberal Arts Building, located on the main campus on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.It is free and open to......
Hamtramck doctor raided for prescription abuse, next door pharmacist speaks out
January 18th, 20131 HAMTRAMCK — On Wednesday, Doctor Basil Qandil of Hamtramck was arrested and charged for writing more prescriptions of controlled substances than any other doctor in the state. Only the University of Michigan had written more prescriptions, according to reports.The Qandil Family Medical & Urgent Care Center, where the doctor...Kay Siblani: A mentor, dedicated editor and passionate caregiver
Kay Siblani, the late editor of The Arab American News who succumbed to cancer Jan. 1, 2013 was widely known for her work with the paper, but she wore many other hats throughout her life. To her family, she was a passionate caregiver, who everyone could depend on when a health issue emerged. Siblani always went out of her way to......