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Bahrain Support Conference raises awareness, rallies support for demonstrators
November 28th, 20110 DEARBORN — Of all the peaceful Arab World revolutions, the one that first began in Bahrain in February of this year has been met with perhaps the most brutal resistance from government forces, with media attention and justice neither anywhere to be found. Dr. Yathreb Alaali of Bahrain Bahraini Americans, their many supporters, and...Palestinian Freedom Riders protest Israeli apartheid on U.S. Civil Rights anniversary
Earlier this month, President Barack Obama was honored by the American civil rights movement's Freedom Riders at the National Women's Law Center 50 years after their historic, peaceful protest against segregation on interstate buses. Officers responded by beating and jailing the demonstrators, but the demonstrators' sacrifice helped...Protests flare anew in Saudi Arabia
Two men shot dead in gunfight between police, gunmen who "infiltrated" funeral of another protester in Qatif.RIYADH - Two men were shot dead during renewed Shi'a protests in Saudi Arabia, as police exchanged fire with gunmen who "infiltrated" the funeral of another protester, the interior ministry said Thursday.It said the new deaths...
Lebanon: Mikati to quit if STL funding fails
November 28th, 20110 BEIRUT - Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Thursday night he would resign if the Cabinet failed next week to approve the payment of Lebanon’s share to the funding of a U.N.-backed court, in a dramatic move that would plunge the divided country into further political turmoil.Mikati warned that failure to fund the Special Tribunal...
Militarization of Syria revolt would lead to war, analysts say
November 28th, 20110 A militarization of the anti-government revolt in Syria, an option favored by some within the opposition, would inevitably lead to civil war, analysts warn."For now, the majority of the protesters want the movement to remain peaceful but after months of repression there is a risk of militarization," said Agnes Levallois, a Paris-based...Latest Detroit ATM theft continues troublesome pattern
DETROIT — Last week, thieves rammed a stolen green pickup into a BP gas station at Warren and I-75, missing the ATM and then leaving after they were unable to haul it away.Store owner Obi Ali, one of many Arab American business owners in the city, said that about $20,000 worth of damage was done according to the Detroit Free Press. The...
Saudi brokered deal grants Saleh ‘immunity’
November 27th, 20110 SANAA — Yemen's autocratic leader agreed Wednesday to step down after months of demonstrations against his 33-year rule, pleasing the U.S. and its Gulf allies who feared that collapsing security in the impoverished nation was allowing an active al-Qaida franchise to step up operations.President Ali Abdullah Saleh is the fourth leader...Leaked UN report reveals torture, lynchings and abuse in post-Gaddafi Libya
NEW YORK — Thousands of people, including women and children, are being illegally detained by rebel militias in Libya, according to a report by the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Many of the prisoners are suffering torture and systematic mistreatment while being held in private jails outside the control of the country's new...
Hizbullah claims ‘victory’ over CIA
November 27th, 20110 Hizbullah boasts it has succeeded in exposing CIA operatives in Lebanon, urges government to take measures against U.S. embassy.BEIRUT - Hizbullah boasted last Wednesday that it has succeeded in exposing CIA operatives in Lebanon and urged the government to take immediate measures against the U.S. embassy near...
Use of torture confirmed by Bahrain commission
November 27th, 20110 WASHINGTON/Manama — The use of torture and the systematic mistreatment of detainees by the authorities have been confirmed by an independent commission set up by the government of Bahrain to look into the violence surrounding the rise and suppression of the Arab Spring movement in the Gulf state earlier this year.Mahmoud Cherif...AFPD distributes 5,100 turkeys to needy throughout Michigan and Ohio
FARMINGTON HILLS - The Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers (AFPD) with the help of its sponsors distributed 5,100 turkeys to different charities and religious groups. In Michigan 4,600 turkeys were donated and in Ohio the number was less at 500. Providing needy families with food for Thanksgiving is a part of the AFPD Annual...Arab Student Union continues holiday tradition of giving back
DEARBORN - In the spirit of giving and being thankful this holiday weekend, members of the Arab Student Union at Wayne State University gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 23 to package full Thanksgiving meals for local families as part of an annual tradition. The initative included the distribution of 30 turkeys donated by Dearborn Fresh...Protestors justified in efforts to remove Egyptian military, activists say
The number of causalities in the deadly clashes between Egyptian police and anti-government protestors reportedly reached more than 40 on Thursday. Initially the unrest was sparked days ago when thousands of anti-government protestors gathered in demonstrations demanding that Egypt’s military immediately transfer power to a...Occupy Detroit moving to building downtown, Godbee praises peaceful nature
DETROIT — The Occupy Detroit movement's residency permit expired this week after a five-week run, finishing up without a single arrest. Participants had stayed in Grand Circus Park in various tents while holding meetings at Central United Methodist Church and holding demonstrations at Bank of America and the Spirit of Detroit...Dearborn Civil Service Commission seeking board member
DEARBORN — After being preserved in a vote earlier this month, Dearborn's Civil Service Commission is now seeking applications from people interested in serving on the voluntary board, which generally sets the policies for hiring, promoting and terminating certain City of Dearborn employees.Under the City Charter, the four current......
Wygonik named new Dearborn 19th District Court Chief Judge
DEARBORN — Judge Richard Wygonik of Dearborn has been named as Chief Judge of Dearborn's 19th District Court by the Michigan Supreme Court for a two year term beginning on January 1, 2012.Wygonik will also serve as the presiding officer of the court and carry out its administrative duties beginning next year while representing the...ADC announces awardees for Annual Gala
DEARBORN — ADC-Michigan has announced award recipients to be honored at its Annual Awards Gala on Friday, December 9, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.This year's recipients include Kim Redigan and Rev. William Gepford for the Michigan Building Bridges Award. Kim is a long time Michigan Peace Team member who has been at...“Boycott Israeli Apartheid” ad rejection confirmed by Ann Arbor board
ANN ARBOR — At a meeting on Nov. 17, a vote from the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority affirmed its decision to reject a proposed advertisement from community activist Blaine Coleman. The American Civil Liberties Union has argued that restricting the ads are unconstitutional, however. The proposed ad features the phrases...
Romney Middle East advisor tied to brutal Lebanese militia
November 26th, 20110 Recently-announced Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Middle East advisory group co-chair has raised concerns after details about his role in Lebanon's brutal 15-year civil war have surfaced. Walid Phares is a college professor, author, and prides himself as a counter-terrorism expert, but hidden beyond the pages of his......
Karman galvanized Arab women in ‘Arab Spring’
November 26th, 20110 Tawakkul Karman, the first Arab woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, has achieved an important honor for all Arabs. This activist has worked tirelessly for years standing up for justice, freedom, human rights, and a better life for all Yemeni people. Karman has bravely faced the dictatorial regime (of Ali Abdullah Saleh), his police,...Click It or Ticket campaign begins this weekend
LANSING — Police all over the Midwest are planning to step up enforcement of seat belt and other traffic laws during Thanksgiving weekend.Michigan officers and others from neighboring states are mobilizing for extra enforcement during the holiday period, with the "Click It Or Ticket" effort running from Thursday through......
Police seek help identifying Arabian Village robbery suspects
DEARBORN — The Arabian Village Market located at 10040 Dix was the target of a break-in and robbery by two unknown males on Sunday, Nov. 13, in an incident captured on video.The video shows suspects entering the business after breaking the glass in the front door before exiting with stolen merchandise and fleeing before police could...Poll: Gingrich takes lead in GOP field, Romney drops to third
Both Romney & Gingrich in dead heat with ObamaUTICA, NY — Newt Gingrich has surged into the lead of the Republican field for President among primary voters with 32%, followed by Herman Cain at 26%, Mitt Romney at 14% and Ron Paul at 8%. In theoretical match-ups with Barack Obama among all voters, both Romney and Gingrich are......