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Jordanian Supreme Court imprisons journalist for criticizing corruption

June 18, 2015May 20, 2017 Ali Younes No Comments

Jordanian Supreme Court imprisons journalist for criticizing corruption By Ali Younes The Jordanian Court of Cassation made legal history yesterday when it reversed itself and convicted Jordanian journalist Husam Abdallat of trying to “ undermine the Jordanian regime” for his criticism of powerful government officials and close friends of King Abdallah II. The court which…

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Arabs miss boat on Brandon Saad Blackhawks win

June 18, 2015June 18, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

When an American Arab was celebrated as contributing to the professional hockey Stanley Cup championship of the Chicago Blackhawks, you would think American Arabs would have recognized it as an opportunity to showcase their contributions to America. Other communities would be celebrating Saad, who happens to be a proud Syrian American of immigrant parents. Yet…

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ZOA hypocrite Klein blasts Lufthansa for bias

June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The Zionist Organization of America’s Morton Klein has expressed racist, anti-Arab hatred in posts from the New York based organization office. This week, he exposes his hypocrisy by blasting Lufthansa, demanding to know why it “discriminates” against passengers to Israel, but not against Arabs. No mention in his letter is made of how El Al, the…

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BDS means different things to different people

June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The BDS movement (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) is a legitimate non-violent form of protest that most Israelis and American Jews should support. But the BDS movement itself is not defined and waffles between an extreme rejection of everything Israeli that calls for turning back the clock to 1948, to a focused campaign that targets Israeli extremist,…

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Israeli report on Children killed at Beach flawed

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Two leading Civil Rights organizations in Israel have challenged and condemned an internal investigation by the Israeli military that the killing of four children on a Gaza Beach on July 16, 2014 was not intentional but an “accident.” But eye witnesses say the Israeli soldiers intentionally targeted the four boys, aged 9 to 11 years…

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American Arab Saad helps Blackhawks win Stanley Cup

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab player Brandon Saad made a critical goal for the Chicago Blackhawks in the 4th game of the Stanley Cup Play-offs against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The goal helped the Blackhawks gain momentum to tie up the series and then go on to win two more games taking the championship Monday night By Ray…

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Healing Israel Palestine Requires Truth, Justice and Forgiveness

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

By Eileen Fleming Everything is connected and when it comes to Israel Palestine: America is deeply connected! The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.-Gandhi Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense and lets go of negative…

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Al-Fatah Palestine Stamps: remembering the revolution

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

In 1969, two years after Israel invaded and occupied all of Jerusalem and the remaining areas of Palestine, it was clear that the Arab World was incapable of recovering the lands stolen by Israel’s colonization in 1948. The Palestinians stood up on their own and began to defend themselves against Israel’s brutal aggression. To commemorate the event,…

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Gulf States among worst places for workers rights

June 14, 2015June 14, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are among the world’s top 10 worst places when it comes to worker’s rights according to a new study released by the International Trade Union Confederation, but Egypt tops the MENA region as 3rd worst in the world. Study shows rights violations in Israel, and that workers…

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In Turkish elections: Ağa Selahattin Dethrones “Sultan” Tayyip

June 13, 2015June 13, 2015 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Turkey’s Democratic elections show that the HDP opposition can win support, but not enough to oust the AKParti, the party President Erdogan founded. But now the HDP is a more formidable voice in defining Turkey’s Democratic future. The vote suggests Turkish voters may want a multi-party coalition leadership By Abbdenour Toumi Ankara, Turkey — In order to…

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Global support grows for hunger striking Palestinian prisoner

June 13, 2015April 13, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Global support for Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan grows as a Mass Solidarity Hunger Strike is organized to rally against Israeli civil rights violations and civilian abuses. Protestors target illegal policies of administrative detention and urge international support to free dissidents from Israel’s prison Gulag By Dezeray Lyn Members of the Palestine solidarity organization the International Women’s Peace…

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Peace in Israel, Palestine doesn’t come by building walls

June 13, 2015September 29, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

To normalize or not to normalize. How much is too much or too little? There is an in between called compromise.It’s clear that the direction most Israelis and Palestinians are headed is away from peace and actions that might help end the conflict. When the brutality of the Israeli occupation increases, the thought of reaching…

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Dearborn schools fail to include Arab among superintendent finalists

June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The Dearborn School District recently named four candidates to fill the position of Schools Superintendent. But in a school district where American Arabs are among the largest constituents, none of the four candidates are of Arab heritage. Michigan’s ADC Chapter protested to the district’s board president that the failure of including an Arab candidate could be…

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USS Liberty Survivor Onboard with FREEDOM Flotilla

June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 USS_Liberty Info 3 Comments

By Eileen Fleming USS LIBERTY survivor Joe Meadors is a former U.S. Navy signalman who exemplifies the USS Liberty Survivors’ Creed: I will never quit. My nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength…

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Islamic world to observe Ramadan beginning June 17

June 11, 2015June 11, 2015 rayhanania 4 Comments

The Holy Month of Ramadan for Muslims will begin June 17, or at the first sight of the new moon and will continue for 29-30 days depending on the complete cycle of the moon. It is a time of religious observation, recommitment to faith and a time of fasting for observant Muslims around the world….

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Desert Diplomat: Inside Saudi Arabia Following 9/11

June 11, 2015June 12, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Book Release: Former Saudi Ambassador Robert W. Jordan published a new book Desert Diplomat on Saudi Arabia after 9/11. An inside look at US-Saudi diplomacy at a crucial time in American history In the spring of 2001 George W. Bush selected Dallas attorney Robert W. Jordan as the ambassador to Saudi Arabia. After the attacks…

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Al Jazeera wins top honors at London Online Media Awards

June 11, 2015September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Al Jazeera English crowned ‘Outstanding Digital Team’ at Online Media Awards; Palestine Remix project wins outstanding digital team and best technical innovation; and, Al Jazeera wins best photography award for “Portrait of a yogi” Al Jazeera English online has won three awards at the prestigious Online Media Awards in London, for Best Technical Innovation, Best Use of…

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World sees Israel’s brutality in Occupied Palestine

June 11, 2015September 29, 2018 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Palestinian artists are helping to send the message that reminds Israel that the World sees Israel’s brutality, its destruction and the human trauma Israel has created in the Gaza Strip. A new generation of Palestine children see Israel for what it really is By Mohammed Asad The artwork of several foreign and local activists/artists who draw…

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