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3 Days of Exposition and Networking – One Stop Jewelry Source at Riyadh iiGlobal has recently announced its Royal collaboration for the upcoming show “Saudi Arabian Jewelry & Watch Show” (SJWS). The show is going to be held in Riyadh under the Official Royal Patronage of His Majesty the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…
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Americans for Peace Now supports Israel’s Peace Now in condemning Netanyahu government’s expansion of settlements, issues statement Washington, DC – Americans for Peace Now (APN) joins its Israeli sister organization, Israel’s Peace Now movement, in strongly condemning the Israeli authorities’ decision to proceed with an East Jerusalem construction project that has triggered deep disapproval among…
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Loyola University punishes non-Jews who tried to sign up for “Birthright Israel” program Loyola University Chicago students affiliated with the student group Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) will attend an administrative hearing scheduled Thursday, October 30 to respond to allegations made against the group after Palestinian students lined up on September 9, 2014 to try to register…
New book by Norman Finkelstein explores Israel’s assault on Gaza Method and Madness: The hidden story of Israel’s assaults on Gaza “Mr. Finkelstein[‘s] … research is certainly thorough. His characterizations, too, can be brilliant, and he spares nobody …” —The Economist Perceptions about the Israeli-Palestine conflict are changing. The UK recently voted…
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Life Run Releases Wireless Technology Designed for Round-The-Clock Senior Safety LifeRun Releases a Wireless Technology Medical Alert System that allows the user to speak and listen through a pendant, giving way for round-the-clock senior safety and supervision. LifeRun’s new, innovative technology has come to light just in time for the vastly growing senior citizen population….
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Holy Christian Ecumenical Foundation forges coalition to Help Holy Land Christians (WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/23/14) – A group of American Muslim and Christian organizations today announced the formation of an interfaith coalition to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Arab countries and to promote peaceful coexistence. Leaders of major Muslim and Christian organizations, religious leaders…
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Podcast: Jewish Voice for Peace activist Seth Morrison on peace Seth Morrison of Jewish Voice for Peace talks about the challenges facing the movement to bring peace to Palestine and Israel through compromise during an interview Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 on Talk of the Town Radio on WCEV 1450 AM radio and www.YahalaVoice.com. Morrison explains…
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Hundreds of Israeli public figures urge British Parliament to recognize the State of Palestine Gush Shalom, Israel. Press Release, October 13, 2014 Embed from Getty Images 363 Israeli public figures have signed a letter to the Members of the British Parliament, calling upon them to vote in favor of British recognition of a Palestinian State, to be…
Hanania publishes new book, PoweR PR, offering communications strategies for Minorities Veteran syndicated columnist and former award winning Chicago City Hall political reporter Ray Hanania released his newest book this week called “PoweR PR: Ethnic Activist’s Guide to Strategic Communications & challenging the biased Mainstream Media” intended to help minorities and ethnic groups that have been marginalized and excluded from the “Biased Mainstream…
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PLO Ashrawi urges Britain to recognize Palestine State A few days ahead of the British parliamentary vote on the recognition of the State of Palestine, PLO Executive Committee member, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, met with correspondents from British media outlets in Palestine to reiterate the official call of the PLO for all states to recognize the…
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AHRC expresses serious concern regarding case of Palestinian-American activist Rasmea Odeh The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) expresses its serious concern regarding the government proceedings against Ms. Rasmea Odeh, a long- time Arab- American community activist. Ms Odeh is a well known and well respected Arab American leader and activist who served the community in…
Hanan Ashrawi & Archbishop Atallah Hanna headline HCEF 16th Annual Conference Full Program of Events has been finalized!!! You are all invited to register for the Conference & Awards Banquet! The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation is proud to share the complete program for the 16th international Conference! We are optimistic that 16th International Conference: “Together in Faith for the Common Good” will…
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Annual Taybeh OktoberFest forced to cancel, organizers say Taybeh Brewing Company, Taybeh, Ramallah, Palestine Taybeh Oktoberfest Press Release; Nadim Khoury / David Khoury October 3, 2014 The Taybeh Brewing Company regrets to announce that the harsh conditions of Palestine have led to the decision to cancel the 10th Annual Taybeh Oktoberfest 2014. The Taybeh Beer family expresses…
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AHRC welcomes the 26th Global Report on Fighting Impunity The American Human rights Council (AHRC) welcomes the publishing of the 26 Global Report on Fighting Impunity prepared by International Rehabilitation Center that was released on Monday September 29, 2014. The UN General Assembly proclaimed June 26 as the annual “International Day in Support of Victims…
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New Book: “The Vanunu Legend: Israel’s Nuclear Whistleblower’s Struggle for Freedom” New Book by Eileen Fleming, correspondent for The Arab Daily News is a FREE Ebook New York born Eileen Fleming began documenting the saga of Mordechai Vanunu in 2005, after meeting Israel’s Nuclear Whistle-blower during her first of eight investigative journeys to both sides…
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AAI launches voter drive in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day Organizations in key states will participate in the Arab American Institute’s Yalla Vote campaign in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day on September 23 to register voters and engage the public on issues important to our community. AAI Executive Director Maya Berry, says American…
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Kuwait Donates $1 Million to ANERA to help Palestinian Children ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid) is pleased to announce a donation of $1 million from the government of Kuwait to fund ANERA’s work with Palestinian communities. The generous contribution enables ANERA to support a range of significant projects serving Palestinian communities in the West Bank…
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Shishapresso: It’s all in your head “With its unique capsules, Shishapresso is an easier way to enjoy your hookah experience.” NEW YORK, New York – Shishapresso®, has worked hard to create this unique and innovative solution which eliminates the mess and hassle involved with the preparation of a Shisha. The Shishapresso® capsule is filled with…