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Category: Spotlight

Did Islamic terrorists crash the Malaysian plane MH370?

Posted on March 25, 2014April 13, 2019 By Ali Younes 1 Comment on Did Islamic terrorists crash the Malaysian plane MH370?

Did Islamic  terrorists crash the Malaysian plane MH370? By Ali Younes and Sadallah Mahmoud The answer to that question in the minds of many, is Yes. But now that the mysterious disappearance of Malaysian Airlines MH370 is declared resolved  after search efforts have found evidence of wreckage  debris in the southern Indian ocean, the real…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

My Palestine

Posted on March 25, 2014April 13, 2019 By Lilas Taha 1 Comment on My Palestine

 My Palestine  by Lilas Taha She lounged lazily under an olive tree one warm afternoon, digging her bare toes in the rich soil under her feet. Glorious vibrant hair danced in the light breeze, spreading her earthly scent in all directions. She threw back her head in rapturous song, her voice saturated with love as…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Spotlight

Exclusive: “They murdered my son in cold blood” grieving father of Judge Raed Zeiter declares

Posted on March 23, 2014September 24, 2018 By Ali Younes 1 Comment on Exclusive: “They murdered my son in cold blood” grieving father of Judge Raed Zeiter declares

Exclusive: “They murdered my son in cold blood” grieving father of Judge Raed Zeiter declares Witness accounts contradict claims by Israel and demand stronger response from Jordanian Government By Ali Younes In an exclusive interview with the Arab Daily News, the father of Raed Zeiter said his son was murdered by Israeli soldiers on March 10…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, News, Spotlight

USS Liberty: 47 Years of Lies

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By Joe Meadors 2 Comments on USS Liberty: 47 Years of Lies

USS Liberty: 47 Years of Lies By James Ennes SINCE JUNE 8, 1967, when Israeli air and naval forces deliberately attacked the American intelligence ship USS Liberty, Israel and its American supporters have lied about what happened. The facts are simple and straightforward. Israeli forces reconnoitered the ship for hours in daylight with unlimited visibility,…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

Syrian Refugees, We Will Be Back, After Awhile

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Syrian Refugees, We Will Be Back, After Awhile

Syrian Refugees: We Will Be Back, After Awhile By Abdennour Toumi Special correspondence from Şanliurfa, Turkey  In April, 2011, the first Syrian refugees crossed the border into Turkey. Now, three years later, the most recent UNHCR estimates, dated March 18, 2014, 841, 889 Syrians have registered in Turkey, according to AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight, Syria

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite By Nijma Darwish Jareesh (sometimes referred to as Jareesha) is amazing in its simplicity; with just a few ingredients you can enjoy a ridiculous rich taste and a meal large enough to feed a village. It’s easy to prepare, but like many Arab dishes requires a bit…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Food, Spotlight

Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican

Posted on March 18, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican
Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican

Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican By Ray Hanania When I was in college in the early 1970s, the world wasn’t much different than it was today. Today’s conflicts in the Middle East were matched by conflicts in Eastern Europe. Today’s “Arab Spring” was replaced back then by the Cold War. Today’s wars…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Against All Better Judgment: A Book Review and Current Events

Posted on March 17, 2014August 20, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on Against All Better Judgment: A Book Review and Current Events
Against All Better Judgment: A Book Review and Current Events

Against All Better Judgment: A Book Review and Current Events By Eileen Fleming Exclusive to The Arab Daily News On Sunday from Tel Aviv it was reported, “Israel’s supporters in Congress are pushing legislation to bolster aid, advanced arms, export licensing exemptions and augmented in-country stockpiles of US weapons.” The US-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Entertainment, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys”

Posted on March 13, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys”

Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys” By Reyad Ajour I could hear her breathe five feet away. Time is passing and there is complete silence– which you don’t hear very often in radio station offices. She seemed nervous, pissed, and lost. I couldn’t help but notice the disappointment on her face. She was…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, Spotlight

Eileen Fleming, American Dreams, Radicals and Reporters

Posted on March 13, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Eileen Fleming, American Dreams, Radicals and Reporters

Eileen Fleming, American Dreams, Radicals and Reporters By The Managing Editor The Arab Daily News’s only non-Arab reporter, Eileen Fleming will be live on the air at 7 PM EST on March 20th with Mike Palecek and Chuck Gregory on their The New American Dream an Internet Radio and YouTube Show discussing Mordechai Vanunu’s struggle…

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American Arabs, Eileen Fleming, Features, Spotlight

Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community

Posted on March 12, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community

Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic Families to move to their community By Ray Hanania JOBS – JOBS – AND MORE JOBS:  While many Arabs are facing discrimination, job losses, harassment and racial profiling in many communities throughout the United States, one American City is bucking the trend and encouraging Arabic Families to move to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Jordan government, King criticized for mishandling Israeli killing of unarmed Judge

Posted on March 12, 2014April 13, 2019 By Ali Younes 1 Comment on Jordan government, King criticized for mishandling Israeli killing of unarmed Judge

Jordan government, King  criticized for mishandling Israeli killing of unarmed Judge By Ali Younes Israeli soldiers shot and killed an unarmed Jordanian judge on Monday  at the Allenby crossing bridge between Jordan and the West Bank  after reportedly arguing with Israeli border guards on his way back to Amman from the West Bank. Official Israeli…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Spotlight

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights

Posted on March 10, 2014December 17, 2021 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights
Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights By Ray Hanania Joseph R. Haiek immigrated to the United States right after the 1967 Arab-Israeli war after his city, Jerusalem, was occupied by Israeli forces. But no American Arab has done more to embrace his newfound nation of America more than Joe Haiek, who in 2011…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, Tabboun

“From Palestine” echoes from Oscars to world

Posted on March 2, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on “From Palestine” echoes from Oscars to world

“From Palestine” echoes from Oscars to the World By Ray Hanania In 1978, I remembered the passion and the excitement when actress Vanessa Redgrave stood up powerfully to confront the “Zionist bullies” she denounced from the Oscar stage who protested against her solely because she had the courage to support the production of a Documentary…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Vegetarian Potato Kibbeh, Ziyad Brothers Importing recipe

Posted on February 24, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Vegetarian Potato Kibbeh, Ziyad Brothers Importing recipe

Vegetarian Potato Kibbeh, Ziyad Brothers Importing recipe Kibbeh, Kubbeh or Kibbi, all names referring to the same popular Arabic dish enjoyed by many across the world. Many families have claimed the recipe as their own by adapting it to their preferences and lifestyle.  The endless variations of this meal have included (but not limited to)…

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Food, Spotlight

Showtime unleashes “Mad Dog: Inside the Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi”

Posted on February 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 6 Comments on Showtime unleashes “Mad Dog: Inside the Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi”

Showtime unleashes “Mad Dog: Inside the Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi” Program offers a riveting chronicle of the Libyan Dictator’s tyrannical regime, but ignores the corruption of the West By Ray Hanania Everyone knew that Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi was a psycho, but no one could do anything about it. Gaddafi embraced good causes that…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, Features, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Shish Barak (meat dumplings in yogurt sauce)

Posted on January 21, 2014September 20, 2018 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Shish Barak (meat dumplings in yogurt sauce)
Shish Barak (meat dumplings in yogurt sauce)

Shish Barak (meat dumplings in yogurt sauce) Shish Barak (Beef Stuffed dumplings in jameed sauce) Gracing Arab tables for hundreds of years, Shish Barak is a warm and comforting meal that delights your taste buds with every bite. The stuffed meat dumplings in this traditional Arabic dish are bathed in a creamy and smooth yogurt…

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Food, Spotlight

Three Arab films receive Oscar Nominations: The Square, Karama Has No Walls and Omar

Posted on January 16, 2014January 9, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Three Arab films receive Oscar Nominations: The Square, Karama Has No Walls and Omar

Three Arab films receive Oscar Nominations: The Square, Karama Has No Walls and Omar No sooner did Netflix announce that it would be offering The Square among its popular movie selections but the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the film was a nominee for one of this year’s coveted Oscars. The Square is among…

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Entertainment, North Africa, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

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