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Arab rappers in solidarity with uprisings in Arab world
Many prominent Arab hip-hop artists inspired by uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have released music in solidarity with protesters in the region. Though the messages of these new songs are not necessarily new to Arab hip-hop, the urgency and relevance of this new music has gained these artists increasing...Saudi money wins Obama’s mind
Twice during the past week senior United States officials have let it be known that the Barack Obama administration has chosen to adopt a highly selective approach to the ferment in the Middle East. The U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton couched the message in appropriate diplomatic idiom in Washington last Tuesday in a...Obama resists allied pressure for escalation in Libya
A rebel fighter walks beside a Grad multiple rocket launcher on the front line along the western entrance of Ajdabiyah April 19, 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah DalshWASHINGTON (IPS) — Even as the conflict in Libya appears increasingly stalemated, the administration of President Barack Obama seems determined to resist growing allied...
Murder of international peace activists raises questions, anger
April 23rd, 20110 Members of Hamas' security forces carry the coffin of Italian activist Vittorio Arrigoni in Gaza City April 18, 2011. Friends of the Italian activist Arrigoni arrived in Gaza to escort his body to Italy via Egypt. Hamas found his body after he was killed by al Qaeda sympathisers in the Gaza Strip. REUTERS/Ismail Zaydah RAMALLAH...Palestinians ask Subaru to act against spoof ad
The new Israeli ad imposed this scene in which a settler injured two boys, with the slogan: "See who will stand in your way." JERUSALEM — The Palestinian Authority Wednesday called on the Israeli branch of Japanese automaker Subaru to take action after an apparent parody advertisement showed one of their cars hitting...Former Canadian ambassadors discuss ‘Arab revolution’ at WSU
DETROIT — Interest in pro-democracy movements in the Arab world has continued to grow, especially on college campuses, including Wayne State University, which hosted an event titled "The Arab World: Changes and Challenges After Tahrir Square," on Monday, April 18. A four-man panel of former international Canadian...
Dearborn rejects extremism
April 23rd, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Monaco"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Jury finds Jones a threat to peace Interfaith community stands in solidarity...Relay for Life comes to Dearborn next week to raise funds for American Cancer Society
DEARBORN – The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Dearborn will host a 24-hour event on Saturday, April 30 to raise funds for programs and research offered by the society. The event was created by volunteers and will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in the city....Recall effort launched against Gov. Snyder over emergency managers
The Michigan Citizens United group filed a proposed recall petition wording with Washtenaw County election officials according to local news reports, seeking to remove Snyder from office as Michigan's governor. The group will need 807,000 valid signatures in order for the recall petition to appear on the ballot in November....HFCC student who started Amnesty chapter wins prestigious award
Saad (L) with HFCC Honors Program Director Nabeel AbrahamDEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College student Batool Ali Saad of Dearborn was selected as one of just 20 community college students across the United States, and the only one from Michigan, to the 2011 All-USA Community College Academic Team. The prestigious honor was...5,466 members of Detroit Federation of Teachers to receive layoff notices
DETROIT — Recently, Robert Bobb, the emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools, notified teachers he would use new powers granted to him under a state law to alter provisions in their union contracts. He says he would use the powers to modify or terminate collective bargaining agreements. The statement was made...Real estate appraisal executive obtains CCIM designation
Dearborn — Jumana Judeh, president and CEO of Deaborn-based Judeh and Associates, a real estate appraisal and consulting firm providing real property market valuation for property taxes, asset management, property management, corporate repositioning and probate, is now a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). ...
Rev. Jackson joins interfaith leaders in condemning Jones
April 22nd, 20110 'This type of psychological terror is morally wrong and all people of conscience must speak out against it'DETROIT/DEARBORN – Prominent civil rights activist and Rainbow PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) Coalition Founder Reverend Jesse Jackson joined interfaith and community leaders in Dearborn at the Islamic Center of America...
Victims of ICE abuses share shocking stories
April 22nd, 20110 AIR Director Ryan Bates (left in suit) speaks during a press conference at the Detroit Hispanic Development Center about the recent abuses by ICE agents. ...
Order of the Dragon cancels own protest
April 22nd, 20110 Jammie Bothwell (L) and Frank Fiorello of Order of the Dragon at a press conference in Dearborn on Saturday, April 16.DEARBORN — During a private meeting with a diverse denomination of religious leaders on Apr. 16 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, members of the Port Huron-based Order of the Dragon announced the......
Dearborn rejects extremism, nation should follow lead
April 22nd, 20110 History was truly made here in Metropolitan Detroit this week. As "Pastor" Terry Jones flew into town from Gainesville, Florida to demonstrate in front of the Islamic Center of America, an unprecedented show of interfaith unity and solidarity closed in around the Muslim community. The various interfaith events held to...
U.S. denies trying to undermine Assad
April 22nd, 20110 Syria's President Bashar al-AssadWASHINGTON (IPS) — As anti-government protests in Syria showed no sign of abating, the U.S. State Department Monday denied that it was seeking the regime's ouster. "No, we are not working to undermine that government," said spokesman Mark Toner in response to a front-page report in Monday's...Will a Palestinian autumn follow an ‘Arab spring’?
With much of the Arab world experiencing uprisings in recent months, there has been one resounding question among Palestinians: why not us? It is a sad irony that the Palestinians, under Israeli occupation for nearly 44 years, watch from the sidelines as other Arabs shake off their repressive shackles by pouring into the streets...Engineer wins cherished SAE award
DETROIT — The Society of Automotive Engineers awarded Dr. Badih Jawad his SAE Fellow Grade Award at Cobo Hall this past week. The Fellow Grade of Membership is the highest grade of membership at SAE, which recognizes and honors long-term members who have made a significant impact on society's mobility technology through......
Hizbullah challenges Bahrain government
BEIRUT (IPS) — Hizbullah's hardening stance in the Bahraini crisis has sowed discord between Lebanon and the Gulf island, currently home to about 5,000 Lebanese expatriates. As the situation escalates, many fear that the status of other Lebanese in the rest of the Gulf could come under threat. In recent weeks, some 16...
Terry Jones’ gun accidentally discharged outside Fox 2 News studio
April 22nd, 20110 A gun reportedly belonging to highly controversial Pastor Terry Jones of Gainesville, Florida went off outside the Fox 2 studio late Thursday night. Jones is in town for a protest against what he terms "shari'a law" and "radical Islam" and is currently seeking court approval for a permit to hold his protest in front of the Islamic......
Customer declines lead to Dearborn Postal Station closure
DEARBORN — The Telford postal station in Dearborn will close on June 25th because of customer declines from private companies like FedEx and UPS cutting into business. Internet shipping is also having a big impact as is a struggling economy leading to a massive drop-off in the amount of mail being sent from last year. No...Customer declines lead to Dearborn Postal Station closure
DEARBORN — The Telford postal station in Dearborn will close on June 25th because of customer declines from private companies like FedEx and UPS cutting into business. Internet shipping is also having a big impact as is a struggling economy leading to a massive drop-off in the amount of mail being sent from last year. No......
