WEST BLOOMFIELD — The first ever General Chaldean National Conference hosted its opening session on Wednesday at the Shenandoah Country Club, attracting nearly 450 participants. 

For anyone who has been critical of the Western narrative on Syria, the ongoing diplomatic circus begs a very basic question: How can the countries that have bankrolled and armed the insurgency honestly broker a meaningful peace deal? Well, they can’t.

NEW YORK - The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon has protested to Israel after it observed increased violations of Lebanese air space by Israel, which carried out raids in Syria to target what it claimed were Iranian missiles bound for Hizbullah.

WASHINGTON — Washington's top tax official was fired on Wednesday, as President Barack Obama sought to stem a rising tide of criticism over the Internal Revenue Service's improper targeting of conservative groups for special scrutiny.

DETROIT — For nearly 100 years, since 1918, Detroiters have been electing their entire city council, which serves as the City's legislative body, at large. However, this year, as a result of the passage of the City's new charter, seven members of the nine-person council will be elected by district. 

Well, it’s that time of year.  It’s the day when we Palestinians commemorate the establishment of the State of Israel.  They call it “independence,” and we call it “Nakba,” which basically means “catastrophe,” or “calamity.”

A new cookbook titled, Sitto's Kitchen: A Treasury of Syrian Family Recipes Taught from Mother to Daughter for Over 100 Years features century old Syrian recipes. It includes original recipes from the author's grandmother along with contemporary cooking tips and memories associated with each dish.

DEARBORN — Hussein "Sam" Nazzal, a Dearborn businessman, and Edward A. Schneider, a local attorney, were both found guilty this week by a federal jury for multiple counts of fraud and commercial bribery.

Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to go public about her double mastectomy has shone a spotlight on the issue of women at risk of cancer who have healthy breasts removed.