The Arab American News

Patriarch Rai in Detroit: Time for Lebanese to unite in love and diversity

By Natasha Dado

Friday, 05.18.2012, 04:17am

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Peter Rai pushed to form strong bonds between Muslims and Christians locally and abroad on nearly every stop he made during his historic visit to Southeast Michigan this week. In addition to visiting Maronite churches he made appearances at the American Muslim Center and the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, the largest mosque in country, on Monday.

Islamic Center of America celebrates 50 years, realization of founding imam's vision
By Nick Meyer

Syria rebels getting arms with U.S. help

NDAA is authorization to go to war with Iran

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AAPN celebrates success of outstanding Arab American professionals

By Natasha Dado

Friday, 05.18.2012, 04:50am

DEARBORN — The achievements of a select group of Arab Americans were highlighted at the American Arab Professionals Networks' annual "Celebrating Success" Banquet Wednesday at Greenfield Manor here.

	Arab American promoted to executive position in Wayne County Sheriff's Office
	ADC Goodwill Program gives tribute to select group of students
	Former city employee of Dearborn claims termination was an ambush
	Miss Lebanon Emigrants USA to be crowned on May 24
	LAHC hands out scholarships, highlights diversity at 24th Annual Gala

Arab World

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Palestinian prisoners strike deal to end hunger strike

Friday, 05.18.2012, 12:39am

RAMALLAH — Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike agreed with Israel on Monday to end their fast in return for improved conditions, officials on both sides said.

	Palestinians starve for freedom as Nakba anniversary approaches
	Syria holds elections as bombs rock Damascus
	Calls mount for stronger U.S. stance as Bahrain resists reform
	Egypt clashes over army rule leave up to 11 dead
	Peace lost in the Libyan desert

World

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United Methodist Church's shameful failure to divest from injustice

By Susan Abulhawa

Friday, 05.18.2012, 04:45am

This week, amidst the incredible ongoing mass hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners, some of them on the brink of starvation, the United Methodist Church failed to pass a resolution to divest from three major beneficiaries of the most incendiary human rights abuses and colonial crimes of our time.

	Former CIA analyst: U.S. media prevents justice in Mideast
	The real reason for moving Israeli elections up
	Israeli dissent lessens threat of Iran strike
	Women of the world unite for rights
	Renewed talks with Iran fuel both optimism and caution

U.S.A

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Ethnic minority youth lead new wave of student activism

By Gabriel Schivone

Friday, 05.18.2012, 04:44am

TUCSON (IPS) — In December 1985, The New York Times reported on what was believed to be the first anti-apartheid conference of U.S. high schools discussing divestment from corporations operating in South Africa.

	Arab American sergeant among those honored by Obama
	U.S. military school taught soldiers to wage a "total war" against Islam
	Commentary: NYPD Surveillance Revisited
	Americans renounced their citizenship in record numbers in 2011
	U.S.-Afghan pact won't end war

Elections

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Salamey campaign responds to Abbatt challenge in race for judge

By Samer Hijazi

Friday, 05.18.2012, 12:03am

DEARBORN — The 19th District Court Judge race for the city of Dearborn intensified last week when candidate Candyce Abbatt filed challenges against one of her opponents, Sam Salamey, in an effort to have his name removed from the ballot on the grounds that the nominating petitions filed by Salamey do not have the minimum number of 400 signatures of registered Dearborn voters.

	Florida report: Snyder could be Romney's VP
	Chaldean American competes in Michigan primaries, kicks off campaign with fundraiser
	Dingell kicks off campaign for reelection, meets with Arab leaders
	Adel Harb holds kick-off fundraiser for third circuit judge
	Dearborn resident announces launch of campaign for state's 12th Congressional District

Opinions

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Obama will need more than rhetoric to get re-elected

By Jamal Bittar

Friday, 05.18.2012, 04:48am

Every time I talk to a Democrat or see one on TV talking, I hear time and time again..."Obama has it in the bag." Democratic fundraisers, activists, supporters, and even politicians alike have somehow collectively lapsed into the sentiment that the president is going to be re-elected in a landslide victory.

	Abbas-Fayyad feud imperils PA
	Global intifada demands change in war on terrorism
	Palestinian Christians — A current exodus
	Symptoms of a war that must end
	Vietnam, Afghanistan, and The Pentagon's memory failure

Art & Culture

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Red Hot Chili Peppers urged to abandon Israel gig

Friday, 05.04.2012, 04:01am

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been urged to abandon a planned gig in Israel, after it emerged that they performed at a pro-Palestinian gig that raised over $500,000.

	Arab International Festival still on for 2012 despite debate
	Detroit Public Television debuts ‘Arab American Stories
	‘Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans’ event attracts diverse participation
	Henry Ford Community College presents "Grease!"
	HFCC professor Al-Tawil to host DIA lecture Saturday

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19-year-old arraigned after bringing gun to Crestwood High School

Friday, 05.11.2012, 01:41am

DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy has charged Robert Lee-Curtis Perkins a 19-year old Dearborn Heights Crestwood High School student from Inkster for allegedly carrying a loaded hand gun in his waist band on school property. On May 7, 2012, at approximately 10:45 a.m., a fellow Crestwood High School student received information that the defendant had a weapon.

	Slain store owner was “model for community businessmen” in inner cities
	Man accused of mosque threat takes plea
	Dearborn man convicted in counterfeit merchandise case
	New law makes it illegal to lie to police officers in Michigan
	Son charged with murder of Dearborn schools official Cipriano

Sahtak

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Free health expo at Cobo for uninsured on May 16

Friday, 05.11.2012, 01:49am

DETROIT – A health expo for the uninsured will be offered at Cobo Center's Riverview Ballroom in Detroit on Wednesday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., offering enrollment for various programs, health services and screenings, and a nutrition seminar among other programs. Among the screenings are dental, diabetes, and overall health checkups.

	American Heart Association and Oakwood Healthcare System team up for National Walking Day
	Free cancer screenings to be held on April 9
	Second bone marrow drive brings out more than 600 potential donors
	U.S obesity rates unchanged
	4 Tips to weather the winter with psoriasis