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Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities easier said than done? UN assembly adopts resolution, ratchets up pressure on Assad 'Underwear' bomber gets life in prison  Snap decision by judge prolongs suffering for Zeidan family One year on: Bahraini protesters left on an island
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Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities easier said than done?
By David Isenberg
Sunday, 02.19.2012, 10:07pm

WASHINGTON — Despite renewed media speculation regarding possible Israeli attacks against Iran's nuclear facilities as early as this spring, skepticism that such a campaign could actually be successfully carried out remains relatively high, raising the question of whether there is more bark than bite to Israeli threats.

UN assembly adopts resolution, ratchets up pressure on Assad
   'Underwear' bomber gets life in prison 
   Snap decision by judge prolongs suffering for Zeidan family
By Nick Meyer
 
 
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Bridge Card abuses placing pressure on local businesses to cheat, witnesses say
By Fatima Ibrahim
Sunday, 02.19.2012, 10:21pm

DEARBORN – Many local customers have created lasting friendships with the owners of the city's many locally owned shops, which stands as another example of the close-knit feel of the community. 
Fact-checking: Terry Jones’ worst enemy
Interfaith leaders meet with FBI Director to discuss training manual concerns 
Martin Luther King’s legacy shines at ADC scholarship reception
Byblos: Dearborn’s “generous” banquet hall
Wayne County officials federally charged, Ficano rejects call to resign
   
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Arab League rolls cultural red carpet for Bahrain

Sunday, 02.19.2012, 09:47pm

Despite the year-long crackdown on protesters, including opposition journalists and artists, the Arab League has designated Manama as the capital of Arab culture for 2012.
One year on: Bahraini protesters left on an island
The march to war against Syria: The long shadow of the 2006 Israeli war on Lebanon
Egypt to hold presidential poll in May
Nasrallah denies involvement in recent bombings, urges political reflection
Yemeni elections to be held in the shadows of Saleh
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U.S. says Russia-China UN veto "disgusting", "shameful", "deplorable", "a travesty" . . . really?

Friday, 02.10.2012, 01:54pm

A quick listing of the United States' record of veto use at the United Nation Security Council (UNSC): 1972–2011* 
U.S. official: Mossad hit-squads behind Iran scientists' murders
South Africa mulls BDS sanctions on Israel
Russia, China veto UN Security Council resolution on Syria
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu wins Likud leadership vote
BBC censors “Free Palestine” lyric in on-air performance 
   
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Report: Abuse, neglect of children costs U.S. $124 billion

Friday, 02.10.2012, 08:07pm

A new report estimates that $124 billion is the cost of child maltreatment, including physical abuse, psychological abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. That's according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as published in the Child Abuse and Neglect, The International Journal.
U.S. to cut Baghdad embassy staff?
Study: Radical U.S. Muslim terrorism a “minuscule threat” 
Poll: U.S. Favorable attitudes toward Egypt in sharp decline
NYPD document: Gather intel info at Shi'a mosques
NDAA indefinite detention provisions already being used
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GOP candidates need to revise approach toward Middle East
By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz
Sunday, 02.19.2012, 10:00pm

The leading Republican presidential candidates have a one-sided view of the Arab-Israeli conflict. During the Florida presidential debate, a Palestinian American asked the contenders how they would help bring peace to Palestine and Israel when most GOP candidates barely recognize the existence of Palestine or its people.
Dearborn's Abbatt to run for 19th District Court this year
Poll: Romney's lead fading as Paul surges into second nationally
Republican Rick Santorum sets sights on Super Tuesday
Longtime attorney Harb to run for Wayne County Circuit Court Judge 
Ron Paul demands repeal of NDAA in post-primary speech
   
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BDS: Power of the people at work
By Ramzy Baroud
Sunday, 02.19.2012, 09:58pm

The issue is not about hummus, chocolate bars or Dead Sea vacations. It is about civil society taking full responsibility for its own action (or lack of). The issue is not exactly about Israeli products either, but rather about how even a seemingly innocent decision like buying Israeli dates may enable the continued subjugation of the Palestinian people.
Landmark home loan settlement presents new opportunities for struggling homeowners
Israel vying for war: Attacking Iran will not repeat history 
White House gets it wrong on Palestine…again
Syria is used to the slings and arrows of friends and enemies
Egypt one year on: Stark message for Arab revolutionaries
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Kashou designs highlight Super Bowl show

Sunday, 02.19.2012, 10:12pm

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2012 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 5 was highlighted by Roman and ancient Egyptian themes, but what viewers may not have known while watching is the Arab American connection behind some of the designs.
Mormon university to launch Islamic art exhibit at its museum
Exhibit opens: Fighting for Democracy: Who is the "We" in "We, the People?"
Comedy, revolutionary hip hop unite at 'HaHa-HipHop' this weekend 
"London River" depicts Islamophobia on the big screen
‘London River’ opening in Dearborn
   
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Former Dearborn man charged in multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
By Natasha Dado
Friday, 02.10.2012, 07:20pm

DETROIT - In a detention hearing on Wednesday Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub ruled Ahmed Alabadi, a former Dearborn resident convicted of investor fraud poses flight risk, and ordered him to stay in jail.  
Thieves steal dozens of truck batteries from Garden Foods 
Unpaid parking tickets could delay license renewal 
NY man pleads guilty in crash that killed Detroit cop
Iraqi Dinar currency stolen from Waterford home
New bizarre twists emerge in Bashara murder case 
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U.S obesity rates unchanged

Friday, 01.20.2012, 03:34am

The prevalence of obesity in America seems to have plateaued, according to data released Tuesday.  The numbers show 35.7% of U.S. adults and almost 17% of U.S. children and teens are obese.
4 Tips to weather the winter with psoriasis
Study: Americans eat too much sugar
Arab world faces HIV epidemic
Europe bans x-ray body scanners used at U.S. airports 
Overcoming domestic violence: Arab women discuss their experiences 
   
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Former Dearborn man charged in multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
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