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US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate The U.S. Justice Department has issued an overview of steps that schools in the United States can do to prevent hate against Arabs, Muslims and Sikhs. Twenty Plus Things Schools Can Do to Respond to or Prevent Hate Incidents Against Arab-Americans, Muslims, and Sikhs Take Immediate Concerted…
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Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow Siniora Food Industries Achieved Net Profit of JOD 1.9 Million (USD 2.7 Million) in the First Half of 2017 Amman, Jordan/ Jerusalem, Palestine — Siniora Food Industries, a pioneer in the manufacturing of cold cuts, frozen meat and luncheon, announced its results for the first half of 2017. The results…
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Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe Stuffed lamb intestines and tripe are popular Mediterranean food recipes. Here is a simple recipe to prepare this Middle Eastern delicacy. By Ray Hanania Stuffed lamb intestines is a very popular Mediterranean recipe in the Arab World, in Greece and in the Mediterranean sea region. It’s a very simple recipe…
American Arab named to Cook County Illinois judicial post Samuel J. Betar III appointed to Cook County 13th Subcircuit vacancy to fill position held by Circuit Judge Ann O’Donnell. The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Associate Judge Samuel J. Betar, III, to a 13th Subcircuit vacancy that will be created by the upcoming retirement of…
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Jewish Voice for Peace denounces ADL Why did the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a self-described civil rights organization with a mission “to secure justice and fair treatment to all,” issue a scathing attack against JVP and our Deadly Exchange campaign— which aims to do exactly that? Our campaign challenges police exchange programs that have facilitated trainings…
Qatar’s credit rating drops dramatically Moody’s has today changed the outlook on Qatar’s banking system to negative from stable due to the weakening operating conditions and continued funding pressures facing Qatari banks. The outlook also captures the potential weakening capacity of the Qatar government to support the country’s banks. The outlook expresses Moody’s expectation of…
Israel wipes out non-Jewish village, replaces with Jewish only plans No non-Jews allowed: New Israeli town of Hiran, to be built upon ruins of Bedouin village, is open to Jewish residents only contrary to state’s representations before Supreme Court Hiran planned for construction in place of Bedouin town of Umm al-Hiran; state had earlier committed:…
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Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites Only 27% of Americans see Qatar as ‘US friend or ally’ according to a new Arab News / YouGov poll Survey marking two months since crisis began finds that most Americans aware of it identify terror accusations against Doha as main reason for rift. 69% either unsure if US…
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2017 Arab American Museum Book Awards 2017 ARAB AMERICAN BOOK AWARDS MARKS SEVERAL FIRSTS FOR WINNING AUTHORS Alameddine wins second award; Charara nominated in two categories Dearborn, Mich. (July 31, 2017) – After a detailed selection process, the winners of the 2017 Arab American Book Awards have been announced. The annual literary program honoring books…
US – Morocco celebrate 230 years of friendship Celebrating 230 Years of US-Morocco Friendship – A Lasting Partnership This week officially marked 230 years of friendship between the United States and Morocco, with the anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the longest-lasting treaty in US history. Morocco played a critical role in the…
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American Arab in race for California 39th Congressional district Former Obama Administration Official and Clean Energy Executive, Sam Jammal, Announces Run for Congress in California’s 39th District. Sam Will Challenge 24-year incumbent, Ed Royce in 2018 Midterm Election Sam Jammal, a former Obama Administration official and clean energy executive, announced Wednesday he is entering the…
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Peace activists urge Trump to prevent Jerusalem escalation Americans for Peace Now (APN) to Trump Administration: Help Prevent Further Escalation in Jerusalem Washington, DC – Alarmed at the flare-up of violence on and around Jerusalem’s Temple Mount / Haram al-Sharif, and extremely concerned about a further deterioration, Americans for Peace Now (APN) is calling on…
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American Arabs mourn passing of author Jack Shaheen A former consultant on Middle East Affairs for CBS Network News, Jack G. Shaheen was an accomplished professor of Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University who helped shatter stereotypes against Arabs, Muslims and other ethnic groups by exposing the biases of Hollywood and the American media. By…
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Muslim American enters Ogden, Utah City Council race A Muslim American married to an Iraqi immigrant has announced her candidacy for the Ogden, Utah City Council, running as a conservative and basing her candidacy on years of local activism. Mary Khalaf hopes to unseat an incumbent and is seeking support from the public for her…
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Muslim American enters California’s 48th Congressional district race Prominent Trial Lawyer, Engineer, FBI Advisor, and CIA Partner OMAR A. SIDDIQUI Launches 2018 Campaign for U.S. Congress Representing California’s 48th District. High-profile trial attorney, engineer, advisor and consultant to the FBI on issues of national security and counter-terrorism, and advisor and community partner with the CIA,…
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Israel to build 1,800 illegal Jewish settlements to block peace Jerusalem Regional Committee to Discuss a New Settlement in Sheikh Jarrah and Nearly 1,800 Housing Units in East Jerusalem Neighbourhood Settlements In the coming weeks the Jerusalem regional planning committee will discuss new plans for East Jerusalem, in both Israeli neighbourhood settlements beyond the Green…
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Baltimore United Church of Christ votes to support Palestinian children in Israeli jails Delegates at the 31st General Synod of the United Church of Christ in Baltimore, Maryland, voted overwhelmingly on Sunday night – 79% yes, 13% no, 9% abstain – in favor of a resolution which calls on the State of Israel to guarantee…
New Yorker Arrested for attempting to provide material support to ISIS Saddam Mohamed Raishani, a/k/a “Adam Raishani,” 30, of the Bronx was arrested last night at John F. Kennedy International Airport (“JFK Airport”) in Queens, New York. Raishani was charged by a criminal Complaint earlier today with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic…
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