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Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law

Posted on March 11, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law
Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law

Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law Southfield, MI – Michigan Legislative leaders expressed gratitude to prominent accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz for supporting two new laws that protects accident victims from unscrupulous attorneys known as “ambulance chasers.” The laws were sponsored by a bi-partisan coalition of legislators led by State Rep. Joseph Graves…

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American Arabs, News, Press Releases, Ray Hanania

Netanyahu vs Obama on US Iranian policy

Posted on March 10, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Netanyahu vs Obama on US Iranian policy

Netanyahu vs Obama on US Iranian policy By Ali Rizk The Israeli announcement of the interception of an alleged Iranian ship carrying advanced weapons destined for Gaza is another development in the series of Israeli stunts that began after the interim agreement that was reached between Iran and the P5+1 regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. After…

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Qatar’s Policy towards Egypt threatens Arab Gulf alliance

Posted on March 10, 2014September 24, 2018 By Ali Younes 1 Comment on Qatar’s Policy towards Egypt threatens Arab Gulf alliance
Qatar’s Policy towards Egypt threatens Arab Gulf alliance

Qatar’s Policy towards Egypt threatens Arab Gulf alliance By Ali Younes In an unprecedented diplomatic row between conservative Arab Gulf monarchies, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain have withdrawn their ambassadors from Qatar in protest of what they deemed as an “ interferences” by Qatar in their internal affairs. The move followed a stormy meeting last…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, News

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

Christian leaders condemn Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims in Palestine

Posted on March 6, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Christian leaders condemn Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims in Palestine
Christian leaders condemn Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims in Palestine

Christian leaders condemn Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims in Palestine By Ray Hanania A new Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims that was approved February 23, 2014 by the Israeli Knesset has drawn the ire of Christian leaders who condemned it as a political act intended to further weaken Arab rights in Palestine…

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Christian & Muslim, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Shadid falls short of election in Oklahoma City mayoral race

Posted on March 5, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Shadid falls short of election in Oklahoma City mayoral race

Shadid falls short of election in Oklahoma City Mayoral Race By Ray Hanania Ed Shadid joined the ranks of American Arabs who have fought valiantly to break the glass ceiling to strive to become one of a small few who have won election to public office, but his candidacy fell short Tuesday Shadid, the cousin…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

American Arab in uphill fight to be mayor of Oklahoma

Posted on March 4, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 5 Comments on American Arab in uphill fight to be mayor of Oklahoma

American Arab in uphill fight to be mayor of Oklahoma By Ray Hanania Edward Shadid, the cousin of the late Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Anthony Shadid, is in an uphill fight to become mayor of Oklahoma City against a three-term incumbent, Mayor Mick Cornett. Polls show Cornett with a comfortable lead as voters in Oklahoma…

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American Arabs, News, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

“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 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

Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight

Posted on March 2, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight
Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight

Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight By Ray Hanania Three films from the Arab World will be in competition at tonight’s Oscars, including the first ever nomination at the Academy Awards representing the State of Palestine. They are feature film Omar, Film short Karama Has No Walls, and documentary feature The Square. A fourth film,…

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

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

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

Arabs fall short of Olympic medals, along with Israel, Turkey and Iran

Posted on February 22, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arabs fall short of Olympic medals, along with Israel, Turkey and Iran

Arabs fall short of Olympic medals, along with Israel, Turkey and Iran By Ray Hanania As the final day of the Sochi 2014 Olympics arrives (Sunday Feb. 23, 2014) and as the two weeks of athletic competition comes to an end, unfortunately athletic contenders from the only two Arab countries that entered the Olympics, Morocco…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Sports

Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event

Posted on February 22, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event
Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event

Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event By Ray Hanania A woman came up to me who has been reading my columns since the 1980s said she has been living in Orland Park more than 35 years, and that during that time “It really has changed.” I was at the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania

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

Jacky Chamoun on the Lebanon topless pictures controversy

Posted on February 13, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Jacky Chamoun on the Lebanon topless pictures controversy

Jacky Chamoun on the Lebanon topless pictures controversy By Ray Hanania Are we not surprised that there are some very tightly wound people who live in the Arab World? This week, word got out that there were some pictures of Jacky Chamoun, Lebanon’s contender in the Sochi 2014 Olympic’s Downhill Skiing competition, topless that are…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, Sports

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

Video: How to make stuffed Grape Leaves, recipe

Posted on January 19, 2014April 4, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Video: How to make stuffed Grape Leaves, recipe
Video: How to make stuffed Grape Leaves, recipe

Author and writer Ray Hanania takes viewers through the steps to make the Mediterranean, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves, a popular lamb and rice food dish. By Ray Hanania Video demonstration of how to make stuffed grape leaves.

Food, Podcast, Ray Hanania, Video

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

Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C.

Posted on January 13, 2014May 1, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C.
Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C.

Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C. By Ray Hanania Andy Anas Shallal, a successful Washington D.C. business and family man is running for the office of Mayor of the City of Washington D.C., an unprecedented event that could put an American of Arab heritage in the heartbeat of the nation’s…

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American Arabs, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

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