Fatah and Hamas agree that Abbas will lead Palestinian unity cabinet
The leaders of Fatah and Hamas yesterday agreed that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas could head an interim "unity" cabinet to pave the way for fresh future elections in Gaza and the West Bank.The accord signed by Abbas and Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashal in Qatar cleared one important obstacle standing in the way of the...Longtime attorney Harb to run for Wayne County Circuit Court Judge
DEARBORN — The 2012 elections are expected to have a big impact both locally and nationally, and one of the most competitive races on the horizon could be the one for Wayne County Circuit Court as up to three spots for judges are expected to be open. The married father of three girls ran for Dearborn 19th District Court Judge 2006 and...Egypt: Massacre on the soccer field
At least 74 killed in clashes between rival Egyptian soccer fans following in Port Said Officials said that at least 74 people have been killed in clashes between rival fans following a soccer match in the Egyptian city of Port Said on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Scores were injured as fans - reportedly armed with knives -...Ron Paul demands repeal of NDAA in post-primary speech
When the results of the Florida primary came through Tuesday night, the remaining Republican contenders each addressed supporters by insisting that their fight for the party’s nomination was far from over. Voters in the recent Florida primary only endorsed Texas Congressman Ron Paul enough to put him in fourth place, but announcing...Poll: Most voters oppose fees, fuel taxes for road upgrades
DETROIT — A new WXYZ-TV/Free Press poll shows that 58% of people oppose raising fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees to fund road and bridge improvements.Those in favor voted at a 36% rate according to the poll. Among those opposed, 41% said they were strongly against it. The overall pool of respondents was 600 people from Jan....Michigan redistricting gets go ahead from U.S. Dept. of Justice
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has essentially opened the path for Michigan's new redistricting maps for House and Senate and Congress to go forward after they ruled that the changes don't violate the Voting Rights Act.Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette asked for the changes originally, with many believing they favor...Obama Leads Romney, Gingrich in latest Michigan poll
LANSING — A new poll commissioned by the Detroit Free Press and WXYZ-TV Channel 7 finds Barack Obama leading both Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. These results came three days after Obama gave his State of the Union Address.The EPIC/MRA Survey of 600 likely voters found Obama was favored over Romney in a head to head match, with 48...Rival Libyan militia groups wage gun battle in capital city
TRIPOLI — Officials say that rival groups of Libyan militias have begun waging gun battles in the city, signaling that post-revolution divisions remain a threat to peace. Exchanges of fire were heard and plumes of smoke seen coming from a district known as Tariq Al Shat in central Tripoli, eyewitnesses said. A BBC reporter...
UN’s Ban Ki-moon showered with shoes in Gaza over Israeli bias
February 3rd, 20120 GAZA CITY — Angry protesters threw shoes at UN chief Ban Ki-moon as he visited the Gaza Strip on Thursday, condemning him for failing to meet the families of Palestinian prisoners. Ban was pelted as he crossed into the Palestinian territory, where a crowd of around 50 demonstrators tried to block his convoy as it entered Gaza.As some...
Showdown looms at UN over Syria
January 27th, 20120 Syria rejects Arab League plan as UN showdown looms, signs arms deal with Russia A huge poster of President Bashar Assad hangs over government supporters during a pro-regime rally in Damascus on 26 January 2012 . Syria slammed on Monday an Arab League plan for President Bashar al-Assad to transfer power to his deputy and form a national...
Ron Paul starts campaign to end the TSA
January 26th, 20120 Ron Paul has long opposed the TSA and has campaigned for its abolishment for years. Following an episode on Monday that left his son, Sen. Rand Paul, stranded in a Nashville airport, the presidential hopeful is asking for help to finally end the TSA. Sen. Rand Paul (R) of Kentucky, speaks about being detained by the TSA at the airport in...
Arab Spring gives way to military chill
January 26th, 20120 Egypt's military has prolonged the transition to civilian rule Demonstrators take part in a protest marking the first anniversary of Egypt's uprising, along a street in Cairo January 25, 2012. Tens of thousands massed in Cairo's Tahrir Square and other Egyptian cities on Wednesday, a year after an uprising erupted that toppled Hosni...
Yemeni Americans scorn Saleh deal, angry at U.S. refuge
January 26th, 20120 A group representing Yemeni Americans demanded on Wednesday the prosecution of outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh and the freezing of his assets as the dictator flies to the U.S. for treatment.“(The Yemeni-American community) stands completely with the legitimate demands of the Yemeni people: to prosecute Saleh for war crimes and...
Russia says it will stand firm with China on Syria
January 20th, 20120 Russia will offer Washington no explanation for arms deliveries to Syria and together with China will prevent the UN Security Council from approving any military intervention in the conflict-torn nation, its foreign minister said on Wednesday. Lavrov says nation will stand firm with China on Syria, warns Western attack on Iran would be...Egypt’s Brotherhood nominates its secretary general as parliament speaker
CAIRO — The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, which won a crushing victory in Egyptian legislative elections, on Monday nominated its secretary general to head the new parliament. Saad al-Katatni, secretary general of the the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, attends a news conference at the headquarters of......
Voter registration deadline is Jan. 30 for presidential primary
LANSING – Residents have until Jan. 30 in Michigan to register for the Feb. 28 presidential primary, during which polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Applicants must be at least 18 years by Election Day and be U.S. citizens as well as residents of Michigan. Voters may register by mail, at their county, city or township clerk’s...Somers, supporters collecting signatures for 2012 Third Circuit Court run
DEARBORN — Judge Mark Somers of the 19th District Court has been on the bench for over nine years, but now the longtime city resident is preparing to make a run for Wayne County's Third Circuit Court in the 2012 election. Judge Mark SomersSomers said he came to the decision over the holiday break at the end of 2011 after...Outbreak of protests: Disillusioned Tunisians rise up against new government?
Women run during clashes with riot police in downtown of the capital Tunis January 14, 2011. A year after the ouster of Tunisian strongman Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali triggered pro-democracy protests in more than a dozen Arab countries, trading links remain damaged, billions of dollars in investments are frozen, and tens of thousands of...
Turfe appointed “Chief Judge,” announces re-election
January 20th, 20120 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Six years ago, David Turfe earned the respect and support of citizens across Dearborn Heights by waging an aggressive door-to-door campaign for District Judge. Judge David TurfeHe was successful and has served with integrity as District Judge for the City of Dearborn Heights. Earning the support of voters, one at a......
Romney flies into dogfight with third victory in sights
Limbering up for what is likely to be the most bruising phase yet in his bid for the Republican nomination Mitt Romney last week Mitt Romney fired a fusillade at his foes from both parties who would paint him as a corporate raider because of his former role as CEO of the venture capital firm Bain Capital.Speaking on board his...
Assad on the offensive: ‘The victory is near’
January 13th, 20120 DAMASCUS — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused "foreign conspirators" of efforts to destabilize the situation in Syria. Addressing the nation, he claimed that the international community's aim to cause 'psychological collapse' has failed and that victory is near. Syria's President Bashar al-Assad addresses his supporters......
Russian warships dock at Syria port as Arab observers stay put
January 12th, 20120 Russian warships led by the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov docked in the Syrian port of Tartous on Sunday, in what Syria's official news agency, SANA, considered a "show of solidarity" with the regime. Syrian Defense Minister Dawood Rajiha boarded the aircraft carrier, and lauded Russia's stance on the Syrian crisis that has largely...Iraq on the verge of plunging into a sectarian conflict
ISTANBUL — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on political and religious leaders in Iraq on Tuesday to stem sectarian tensions in the country."The last thing we want to see in Iraq is a fight between brothers," Erdogan said in televised remarks in a weekly address to his lawmakers in parliament. Iraqi policemen search......
