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US Congress: Reject Bill to Support Forced Israeli Displacement of Palestinians to Third Countries 

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on US Congress: Reject Bill to Support Forced Israeli Displacement of Palestinians to Third Countries 
US Congress: Reject Bill to Support Forced Israeli Displacement of Palestinians to Third Countries 

US Congress: Reject Bill to Support Forced Israeli Displacement of Palestinians to Third Countries  US Should Push Israel to End War Crimes, Accept Ceasefire The United States should oppose any Israeli actions that could result in the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, said Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN). The group urged Congress…

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B’Tselem and physicians for Human Rights caution disaster in wake of Israeli “revenge” atrocities

Posted on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on B’Tselem and physicians for Human Rights caution disaster in wake of Israeli “revenge” atrocities
B’Tselem and physicians for Human Rights caution disaster in wake of Israeli “revenge” atrocities

B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights caution disaster in wake of Israeli “revenge” atrocities Statement from B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories Physicians for Human Rights and B’Tselem: A humanitarian disaster in Gaza must be averted Ever since the horrifying war crimes perpetrated by Hamas on Saturday, Israel has…

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“Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life

Posted on October 22, 2022October 23, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on “Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life
“Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life

“Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life By Ray Hanania As a Palestinian writer in America, my lifelong ambition is to write a TV series that portrays Arabs to Americans as being “no different” than other Americans. If I were to script that show someday, I would call it “Everybody…

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Ethiopia-Egypt battle over GERD Dam focus on Ray Hanania Arab Radio show

Posted on July 25, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Ethiopia-Egypt battle over GERD Dam focus on Ray Hanania Arab Radio show
Ethiopia-Egypt battle over GERD Dam focus on Ray Hanania Arab Radio show

Ethiopia-Egypt battle over GERD Dam focus on Ray Hanania Arab Radio show Ethiopian Media specialist Omer Redi Ahmed joins Egypt Journalist Mohamed Elsetouhi to discuss the concerns that exist between Egypt and Ethiopia on the Ethiopian GERD Dam project. Ethiopia is filling up the reservoir and Egypt contends it is siphoning off significant water from…

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Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations

Posted on July 23, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations
Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations

Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations The Olympics offers a moment of pride for oppressed citizens of Palestine. The Tokyo Olympics will begin with a Flag Ceremony expected to last about 3 hours with each country represented by a male and a female athlete carrying their nation’s flags. The Arab World…

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US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts
US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts

US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts The US Arab Radio Network, the only weekly live radio talk show program in America that features a wide range of Arab American and Muslim hosts, announced this week it expanded its broadcast programming to include morning and evening shows. Currently the US Arab Radio Network broadcasts…

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African Author Mohammad Elsanour releases new novel “I Can’t breathe”

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on African Author Mohammad Elsanour releases new novel “I Can’t breathe”
African Author Mohammad Elsanour releases new novel “I Can’t breathe”

African Author Mohammad Elsanour releases new novel “I Can’t breathe” African Author Mohammad Elsanour & his novel “I Can’t breathe” and how to spread the peace all over the world. By Rania Salem Author & Novelist Mohammad Elsanour published his new novel Placebo after the success he had witnessed in his previous novel, Louise Membership…

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Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election
Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election

Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election Khaled Salem announced he is running against U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, who has been repeatedly denounced as a racist anti-Arab incumbent, in the upcoming 2022 election. Salem also demanded on Monday that foreign governments release all American detainees who are being held in their prisons…

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“Ramy” is entertaining, but does little to dispel Arab stereotypes

Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on “Ramy” is entertaining, but does little to dispel Arab stereotypes
“Ramy” is entertaining, but does little to dispel Arab stereotypes

“Ramy” is entertaining, but does little to dispel Arab stereotypes The Hulu comedy series “Ramy,” now in its second season, is entertaining, but it stops short of tackling the challenges most Arabs and Muslims face in America. The series still presents Arabs as all Muslim and in the context of a religious struggle rather than…

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Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception
Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception Hyatt Magazine will host a special dinner commemorating Arab American Heritage Month at the Paradise Banquets in Bridgeview on April 21, 2020. April is recognized in 18 American states as Arab American Heritage month and was designated in a special law adopted by the Illinois Legislature in…

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Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District

Posted on February 6, 2020February 15, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District
Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District

Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District Egyptian American University of Chicago Law student Sarah Gad says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need….

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Coptic Orthodox communities in Eastern Canada welcome his grace Bishop Boulos

Posted on September 3, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Coptic Orthodox communities in Eastern Canada welcome his grace Bishop Boulos
Coptic Orthodox communities in Eastern Canada welcome his grace Bishop Boulos

Coptic Orthodox communities in Eastern Canada welcome his grace Bishop Boulos The newly ordained Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Ottawa, Montreal and Eastern Canada, His Grace Bishop Boulos will be welcomed by members of the Ottawa community this week. The Coptic Orthodox communities in Ottawa, will celebrate on Thursday, September 5th the arrival…

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UN and rights groups denounce Egypt’s abuse of Morsi

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on UN and rights groups denounce Egypt’s abuse of Morsi
UN and rights groups denounce Egypt’s abuse of Morsi

UN and rights groups denounce Egypt’s abuse of Morsi The United Nations Human Rights joins in denouncing the abuse of former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi who died in Egyptian custody after being held in solitary confinement for years following the military coup. Morsi had brought on his own troubles by seeking to amend the Egyptian…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Egypt, Middle East, News, Politics, Terrorism

Algeria: Egyptian Scenario will Fail 

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Algeria: Egyptian Scenario will Fail 
Algeria: Egyptian Scenario will Fail 

Algeria: Egyptian Scenario will Fail  There are some similarities between Egypt and Algeria. Both countries have armies that have been in power since they gained it, and both armies appointed presidents of their own. By Abdennour Toumi  Algerians are still marching, demanding the fall of what remains of the regime, while the country’s strongman, General…

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UN Human Rights group urges Egypt to release songwriter El Behairy

Posted on July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on UN Human Rights group urges Egypt to release songwriter El Behairy
UN Human Rights group urges Egypt to release songwriter El Behairy

UN Human Rights group urges Egypt to release songwriter El Behairy UN human rights experts* have urged Egyptian authorities to release poet Galal El Behairy, who has been detained since February for writing a song critical of government policies. Mr. El Bahairy wrote the lyrics to the song ‘Balaha’, performed by Ramy Essam, and released…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Egypt, Middle East, News

CPJ urges Egypt to release journalists on trial for false news

Posted on July 10, 2018January 9, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on CPJ urges Egypt to release journalists on trial for false news
CPJ urges Egypt to release journalists on trial for false news

CPJ urges Egypt to release journalists on trial for false news Washington, D.C., July 10, 2018–The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Egyptian authorities to drop the charges against a group of journalists held in pretrial detention for false news and release the journalists immediately. Cairo’s national security prosecutor on July 4 charged at least…

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Arab World, Egypt, Journalism, Media Bias, Middle East, News

70 years of Arab World failure needs new strategy

Posted on June 24, 2018June 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on 70 years of Arab World failure needs new strategy
70 years of Arab World failure needs new strategy

70 years of Arab World failure needs new strategy Palestinians should reject rejectionism and get out of the way of the Trump train wreck that promises to achieve little except open the door to more dramatic and widespread changes. The Arab World’s and Palestinian strategies of rejectionism has led us to this place of failure….

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Egypt, Gulf States, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns

Posted on May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns
Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns

Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns A study by one of the world’s largest PR companies, Burson-Marsteller, of Arab young people in 16 countries in the Levant, Gulf and North Africa offers disturbing insight into the regional concerns and the powerful influence of the mainstream Western news media. Not surprisingly, the further away Arab…

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