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Statement by the Abandon Biden Campaign on the April 15 Global Strike and Recent Events in the West Bank

Posted on April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Statement by the Abandon Biden Campaign on the April 15 Global Strike and Recent Events in the West Bank
Statement by the Abandon Biden Campaign on the April 15 Global Strike and Recent Events in the West Bank

Statement by the Abandon Biden Campaign on the April 15 Global Strike and Recent Events in the West Bank #AbandonBiden movement urges public to participate in the Monday, April 15 Global Strike today The #AbandonBiden campaign condemns in the strongest terms the savage actions of Israeli settlers who have unleashed terror upon Palestinian villages across…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Election, Iran, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism, US Arab Politics

State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians

Posted on October 10, 2023October 11, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians
State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians

State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians By Ray Hanania The U.S. State Department hosted a press conference with reporters to reiterate President Biden’s total an unwavering support for Israel and it’s “right” to respond to terrorist attacks. State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller answered all questions regarding Israel’s “right” to attack Palestinians in…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Iran, Israel, Journalism, News, News Media, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania

Iran warns Arab nations against normalizing relations with Israel

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Iran warns Arab nations against normalizing relations with Israel
Iran warns Arab nations against normalizing relations with Israel

Iran warns Arab nations against normalizing relations with Israel (MENAFN) In a recent statement, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to Arab nations, cautioning them against normalizing relations with Israel. Khamenei’s prediction, delivered via Iranian state media, is that the Jewish state will ultimately face eradication. Khamenei expressed the Islamic Republic’s…

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Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims

Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims
Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims

Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims By Ray Hanania The terrorism of Sept. 11, 2001 was a horrific event that took the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans, mostly civilians who were not involved in any conflict, an act of horrific violence…

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Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts
Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts

Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts Buy any 2 cookbooks and get a surprise free cookbook As the holiday season approaches, I am excited to share with you our latest crop of international cookbooks from award-winning chefs, which have already received amazing pre-publication reviews. From Lebanese cuisine to Ukrainian, Chinese, Jamaican, African, Indian,…

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Arab World, Book Review, Entertainment, Features, Food, immigrants, Iran, Lebanon, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, recipe

Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters
Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters Iran’s highest military body instructed the commanders of armed forces in all provinces to “severely confront” protesters who took to the streets following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, Amnesty International said today (Friday…

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Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians?

Posted on February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians?
Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians?

Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians? As Russia invades the Ukraine committing war crimes against civilians in an attempt to expand the regime’s repressive Communist grip, Israel has offered to mediate the conflict between the two countries. No country understands the issues involved of “occupation,” of “refugees” and “extra-judicial” and war-…

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U.S. seizes illegal Iranian flow of weapons to Yemen

Posted on December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on U.S. seizes illegal Iranian flow of weapons to Yemen
U.S. seizes illegal Iranian flow of weapons to Yemen

U.S. seizes illegal Iranian flow of weapons to Yemen On December 20, the United States Navy 5th Fleet seized upwards of 1,400 AK-47 assault rifles and 226,600 rounds of ammunition from a vessel originating from Iran.  This ship was on a route historically used to illegally smuggle weapons to the Houthis in Yemen. The smuggling of arms from Iran to the Houthis represents a flagrant violation of the UN targeted arms embargo and is yet another example of how malign Iranian activity is prolonging the war in Yemen.   Iran’s support for…

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Arab World, Iran, News, Saudi Arabia

Video Podcast Arab Radio: Dearborn flooding, UAE peace deal July 7

Posted on July 7, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Video Podcast Arab Radio: Dearborn flooding, UAE peace deal July 7
Video Podcast Arab Radio: Dearborn flooding, UAE peace deal July 7

Video Podcast Arab Radio: Dearborn flooding, UAE peace deal July 7 The Ray Hanania Radio Show on #Arabradio Wed 8 am EST, July 7, featured two segments, one on Dearborn’s flooding problems, and the other on the UAE-Israel peace accord Segment 1: 8:AM EST We have Imad Hamad, the executive director of the American Human…

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Iran focus of interviews on The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Iran focus of interviews on The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2
Iran focus of interviews on The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2

Iran focus of interviews on The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2 Click this link to view the Facebook Video of The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2, 2021 which features Frank Kane, host of the weekly Arab News flagship program “Frankly Speaking” on the launch of his second season, and in the second segment…

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Russia: UN experts say Navalny poisoning sends clear, sinister warning to critics

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Russia: UN experts say Navalny poisoning sends clear, sinister warning to critics
Russia: UN experts say Navalny poisoning sends clear, sinister warning to critics

Russia: UN experts say Navalny poisoning sends clear, sinister warning to critics Two UN human rights experts today said an international investigation into the sinister poisoning of Alexei Navalny must remain a priority, stressing the urgent need to find the truth about what happened to the Russian opposition leader and to ensure accountability of those…

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Europe, Iran, News, Politics, Terrorism

Biden repeals Trump “Muslim Ban” from 2017

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Biden repeals Trump “Muslim Ban” from 2017
Biden repeals Trump “Muslim Ban” from 2017

Biden repeals Trump “Muslim Ban” from 2017 Text of the Executive Order issued by President Joseph Biden revoking the so-called “Muslim Ban” which was imposed by former President Donald Trump in March 6, 2017. Issued Jan. 20, 2021 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The United States was built on…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, immigrants, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, News, Politics, US Arab Politics

Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”
Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”

Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show” Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile will assess the impact of the November 3 Presidential election on the campaign to replace Iran’s religious dictatorship with Democratic institutions on The Ray Hanania Show on Live Detroit Radio Wednesday, Oct. 14,…

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Activists urge Iran to suspend death sentences on November protestors

Posted on July 13, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Activists urge Iran to suspend death sentences on November protestors
Activists urge Iran to suspend death sentences on November protestors

Activists urge Iran to suspend death sentences on November protestors Human Rights Activists Call for UN Human Rights Body to Intervene and Urge Iran to Suspend Death Sentences Issued to November Protesters After the recent prison and death sentences for Amirhossein Moradi, Mohammad Rajabi and Saeed Tamjidi imposed after grossly unfair trials which include allegations…

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Activism, Iran, News

Senate Approves Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Senate Approves Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
Senate Approves Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act

Senate Approves Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today released the following statements after the Senate unanimously approved S.712, the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act. Named in honor of…

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Arab World, Congress, Iran, Middle East, News, Senate, Terrorism

Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other
Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other

Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other Arriving in New York after fleeing the terror of the Islamic revolution in Iran, Soheila Adelipour and her family believed the worst was behind them. Life was great for a while; the kids went to college, worked hard and…

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American Arabs, Authors, Book Review, Culture, Features, Iran, Middle East, Spotlight

UN Human Rights officials condemn Iran for executing teenager

Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on UN Human Rights officials condemn Iran for executing teenager
UN Human Rights officials condemn Iran for executing teenager

UN Human Rights officials condemn Iran for executing teenager Two UN human rights experts today expressed their dismay that the Islamic Republic of Iran has again violated international human rights law by executing by hanging this morning child offender Shayan Saeedpour. The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran,…

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Iran, News

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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