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Saudi King urges American understanding on Yemen challenges

June 13, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi King urges American understanding on Yemen challenges His Royal Highness Ambassador Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States of America, on Twitter concerning Hodeidah Port: “The Kingdom has been and will continue to be at the forefront of humanitarian efforts to support the brotherly people of Yemen.” “These…

Arab World, Middle East, News, Saudi Arabia

Russia: 2018 World Humanity Festival

June 13, 2018June 12, 2019 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Russia: 2018 World Humanity Festival FIFA World Cup has become a kind of U.N. National Assembly people’s gathering, with a complicit web of relations among the players. By Abdennour Toumi In a couple hours the eyes of the world will be turned to Russia for the opening ceremony of the 21st Football/Soccer FIFA World Cup…

Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, Europe, Opinion, Sports

Committee to End Gaza Sanctions blasts Palestine Authority

June 11, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Committee to End Gaza Sanctions blasts Palestine Authority The Committee to End Gaza Sanctions has criticized Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for imposing sanctions they charge support Israel’s embargo and oppression of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. Here is the statement the Committee issued Monday morning following massive protests held in Ramallah on Sunday,…

Arab World, Bloggers, Guest Columnist, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, refugees

Palestinians demand end to PA sanctions on Gaza

June 11, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinians demand end to PA sanctions on Gaza Hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets Sunday to demand an end to the sanctions imposed by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to show solidarity with the besieged residents of the Gaza Strip who have been under military assault by Israeli military forces since March 30, 2018….

Arab World, Bloggers, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Migrants Asking for Protection, Aid not Five-Star lodging

June 10, 2018 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Migrants Asking for Protection, Aid not Five-Star lodging Migrants are not looking for “five-star” lodging, once accosted safely they need protection and aid in norms with these countries’ human, egalitarian and fraternal values. By Abdennour Toumi Tragic images showing coffins containing bodies of those who drowned in the Mediterranean assembled in the Tunisian coastal city…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion, refugees, Tunisia

Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz

June 8, 2018April 13, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz Iraqi American artist Michael Rakowitz talks about his efforts to recreate Iraqi art and iconic heritage lost to war and ISIS/ISIL violence in this interview on Yalla! Fight Back live Arab Radio Friday June 8, 2018 with host Ray Hanania. You can listen to the podcast using the…

American Arabs, Arab World, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Iraq, Israel, Kurds, Middle East, News, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

Sudanese authorities block distribution of Al-Jarida newspaper

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Sudanese authorities block distribution of Al-Jarida newspaper Sudanese authorities should allow the privately owned Al-Jarida newspaper to be distributed freely and cease its ongoing campaign against critical journalists in the country, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Agents from the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) held up distribution of the paper on the morning of…

Arab World, Journalism, Middle East, News, North Africa

Sam Jammal thanks voters for their support

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Sam Jammal thanks voters for their support Sam Jammal thanks his supporters following the primary election in the 39th Congressional District in California on Tuesday June 5, 2018. Jammal did not win but he ran an amazing candidacy and campaign that received much support from across the country Dear Friend, Thank you everyone for your…

Activism, American Arabs, Election, mainstream, News, Politics

What Governor Rick Scott Needs to Know About Senators Nelson, Rubio and the USS Liberty

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Vice President of the USS Liberty Veterans Association Larry Bowen survived The Six Day War and discovered a ‘treatment’ for his posttraumatic stress is seeking to establish USS Remembrance Day in the minds of Governors and Congressional representatives. By Eileen Fleming In his first year as Vice President of the USS Liberty Veterans Association, Larry…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Election day in California for two Arab congressional candidates

June 5, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Election day in California for two Arab congressional candidates Two Arab Americans are vying for nominations for Congress today in California, Sam Jammal in the 39th Congressional District and Palestinian American Ammar Campa-Najjar, who is running for Congress in the 50th District which includes San Diego. Congressman Darrell Issa, whose father is Maronite Lebanese, announced he will retire after…

American Arabs, Election, mainstream, News, Politics, US Arab Politics

Mordechai Vanunu Reports Latest News; Trio of Google Alerts and a Portrait of Vanunu

June 3, 2018April 13, 2019 USS_Liberty Info 2 Comments

On Saturday Israel’s nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu tweeted his latest news stating “They want to continue all the restrictions (Not to leave the country Not to meet foreigners) like nothing had… changed after 32 years… all the Israel Nuclear secrets had gone to all the world, they still claim I am a security risk…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month

June 2, 2018March 15, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month More than 12,000 Arab Americans served in the United States Military during World War II, and many served before and after in other wars defending America. Their service is an important part of Immigrant Heritage Month which is celebrated every June along with the achievements of other…

American Arabs, Arab American History, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Middle East, Opinion, Syria

Zineddine Zidane, A Gaulian Departure

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Zineddine Zidane, A Gaulian Departure Only genius tactician knows how to deal with these instinctive moments of courage, glory and pride. By Abdennour Toumi Once again, Zineddine Zidane (ZZ) stunned the world-wide fans of the round soccer ball, the media, and even his boss, Real Madrid President Florentini Pérez, by calling a press conference to…

Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, Opinion, Sports

Haifa peace activists protest Gaza killings

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Haifa peace activists protest Gaza killings Despite Police brutality, the Demonstrations in Haifa continue Palestinian political youth activists in Haifa invite you to join the “From Haifa to Gaza” demonstration on Friday (June 1, 2018) at 9:00 pm in the German Colony in Haifa. This demonstration calls for the end of the Israeli siege over…

Arab World, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan

Shakira cancels Israel performance in face of worldwide outcry

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Shakira cancels Israel performance in face of worldwide outcry Nearly 15,000 members of the peace activist organization Jewish Voice for Peace joined in a worldwide protest to convince mega-entertainer Shakira to cancel a planned performance in Tel Aviv, Israel. The protest is intended to send a message to the Israeli people that turning their backs…

American Arabs, Entertainment, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media

May 28, 2018September 4, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media A year after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, I was quickly signed by Creators Syndicate to distribute my column, which I described as “defining the moderate Arab Voice.” The column was tough on governments, tough on extremists and tough on “truth”. On Oct….

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Journalism, News Media, Opinion, racism

The disturbing silence on Israel’s killings in Gaza

May 26, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The disturbing silence on Israel’s killings in Gaza Mainstream American and Israeli news media fuel the killings of Arab and Muslim journalists by their immoral silence, while only caring about journalists abused in countries where they have political comfort. Israel has killed or seriously wounded 22 journalists covering their sniper killings of civilians on the…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Journalism, Media Bias, Middle East, News Media, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Arabs and Muslims would never be whipped again

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Arabs and Muslims Would Never Be Whipped Again Arab and Muslim masses are changing the imperialist political culture that has been dealt in the region since Bernard Lewis was born. By Abdennour Toumi Arabs and Muslims these days increasingly disapprove of a scornful Arabic saying used by tyrant regimes and arrogant elite as a tool…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, racism