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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

End the Silencing of Mordechai Vanunu and Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions

Posted on March 25, 2014September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming 2 Comments on End the Silencing of Mordechai Vanunu and Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions

End the Silencing of Mordechai Vanunu and Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions By Eileen Fleming Exclusive to The Arab Daily News The current restrictions that deny Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower, Mordechai Vanunu his RIGHT to leave Israel expire May 18, 2014.   However, this April 21st marks ten years to the day Vanunu emerged from 18 years…

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Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Palestine & Jordan

Free Vanunu: 3rd Annual Global Call for Public Actions

Posted on March 24, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Free Vanunu: 3rd Annual Global Call for Public Actions

Free Vanunu: 3rd Annual Global Call for Public Actions The Third Annual Global Call for Public Actions in support of a Free Vanunu , [Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower] began last week with the reminder to recall what Mordechai Vanunu said: “The French were responsible for the actual building of the Dimona. The Germans gave the…

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Activism, Eileen Fleming, Press Releases

Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan

Posted on March 24, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan
Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan

Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan By Ray Hanania Southfield Mayor Brenda L. Lawrence has won the backing and financial support of prominent Michigan Accident Attorney Joumana Kayrouz in her bid to become the next Congress woman representing the 14th District. The 14th District includes Pontiac, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Keego…

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American Arabs, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Head Of Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America Passes Away After 48 Years As The Head Of The Archdiocese

Posted on March 24, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Head Of Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America Passes Away After 48 Years As The Head Of The Archdiocese

Head Of Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America Passes Away After 48 Years As The Head Of The Archdiocese ENGLEWOOD, N.J., March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Most Rev. Metropolitan PHILIP Saliba, head of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America, died Wednesday, March 19, according to the church’s chancery in Englewood, New Jersey. Aged 83,…

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Activism, Obits, Press Releases

Obama Silent on 6th Anniversary of American Zack Shahin Dubai arrest

Posted on March 24, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Obama Silent on 6th Anniversary of American Zack Shahin Dubai arrest

Obama Silent on 6th Anniversary of American Zack Shahin Dubai arrest Legal team says U.S. State Dept silence is deafening as Shahin’s imprisonment without upheld conviction continues since 2008 The six-year anniversary of U.S. Citizen Zack Shahin’s imprisonment has come and gone, with nary a word from the U.S. Department of State suggesting any resolution…

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American Arabs, News

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

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

Remember the USS Liberty’s MD in honor of National Dr. Day 2014

Posted on March 23, 2014September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Remember the USS Liberty’s MD in honor of National Dr. Day 2014

Remember the USS Liberty’s MD in honor of National Dr. Day By Eileen Fleming Exclusive to The Arab Daily News In 1990, an act of Congress established every March 30th to be National Dr. Day; to recognize physicians, their work, and their contributions to society and the community. One reason, I ran for US HOUSE…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Palestine & Jordan

New American TV show fuels more anti-Arab stereotypes

Posted on March 22, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on New American TV show fuels more anti-Arab stereotypes
New American TV show fuels more anti-Arab stereotypes

New American TV show fuels more anti-Arab stereotypes By Ray Hanania In 1991, MGM in Hollywood produced a film that it called “Not Without My Daughter.” The movie is about an American woman who marries an Iranian man in the United States and, after having a young daughter, the husband convinces the wife to visit…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary

HP Printer problems: no such thing as a recall

Posted on March 21, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 2 Comments on HP Printer problems: no such thing as a recall

HP Printer problems: no such thing as a recall By Ray Hanania I purchased an Hewlett-Packard HP Photosmart 5520. It’s an inkjet printer that has four cartridges, blue, yellow, pink and black. I bought it because I wanted to be able to use wifi to print from my cell phone and iPads using my home…

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Business, Technology

Silverstein bill to censor critics of foreign country stymied in Illinois Senate

Posted on March 21, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Silverstein bill to censor critics of foreign country stymied in Illinois Senate
Silverstein bill to censor critics of foreign country stymied in Illinois Senate

Silverstein bill to censor critics of foreign country stymied in Illinois Senate By Ray Hanania Senate Bill 3017, introduced by State Sen. Ira Silverstein to protect Israel from American citizens expressing their constitutional rights to criticize a foreign country, failed to be called for a vote last week, suggesting that it might dies, opponents of…

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American Arabs, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Jay Cristol: Israeli War Crimes Apologist Par Excellence

Posted on March 21, 2014January 9, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on Jay Cristol: Israeli War Crimes Apologist Par Excellence
Jay Cristol: Israeli War Crimes Apologist Par Excellence

Jay Cristol: Israeli War Crimes Apologist Par Excellence by Joe Meadors Review of “The Liberty Incident Revealed: The Definitive Account of the 1967 Israeli Attack on the U.S. Navy Spy Ship” by A. Jay Cristol Just another day to spread more myths, half-truths and outright lies about the USS Liberty. Or — as Jay Cristol…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News

Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter

Posted on March 21, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter
Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter

Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter By Ray Hanania A memorial page honoring Raed Zeiter, the Jordanian Judge who was murdered by Israeli soldiers on March 20, 2014 at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the Israeli Occupied West Ban of Palestine, has been created to put pressure on…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago

Posted on March 21, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago
Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago

Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago By Ray Hanania “Meeting with Moroccan Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal highlights City’s strong partnership with Sister City Casablanca,” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from the Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago Thursday, to convey the City’s steadfast commitment…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

Hassles with WordPress plugins, again

Posted on March 21, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania 5 Comments on Hassles with WordPress plugins, again
Hassles with WordPress plugins, again

Hassles with WordPress plugins, again When I purchased WordPress, I expected a lot. I especially thought that everyone would be upfront about costs and services. I paid $50 to use the mobile app from WP Touch Pro 3, but was surprised to later learn it had to be renewed annually. At first, I was upset. But, I have…

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Ray Hanania, Technology

Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese leaders lament death of Metropolitan Philip Saliba

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese leaders lament death of Metropolitan Philip Saliba

Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese leaders lament death of Metropolitan Philip Saliba Funeral plans detailed Please, read the following urgent message from His Beautitude Patriarch JOHN X and the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese in North America regarding the falling asleep of His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP.  It includes special info, as well as funeral services and viewing info.  There are 3 important…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, religion, Syria

Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation
Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation

Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation By Ray Hanania In the face of growing legislation that would punish any company, school or organization that “boycotts” Israel, Loyola University became the first Jesuit University to approve a resolution to divest from any business that profits from the illegal and oppressive…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

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

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