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Illinois Governor Rauner promises to turn in names of Arab activists to Israel

Posted on November 2, 2017April 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois Governor Rauner promises to turn in names of Arab activists to Israel
Illinois Governor Rauner promises to turn in names of Arab activists to Israel

Illinois Governor Rauner promises to turn in names of Arab activists to Israel Racist Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner promises to provide Israel, a foreign country, with intelligence information on American citizens living in Illinois as a part of anti-Terrorism security measures. The Governor made the promises during a weeklong visit to Israel this week. By…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, mainstream, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Mordechai Vanunu: Big Media and The Big Get The Media Didn’t Get

Posted on November 1, 2017August 20, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Mordechai Vanunu: Big Media and The Big Get The Media Didn’t Get

The restrictions preventing Israel’s infamous nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu from leaving the state expire this November. Vanunu’s Norwegian wife, Professor Kristin Joachimsen applied for his asylum in 2015 after their wedding in Jerusalem. Asylum applications in Norway average four months to be approved. Norway finally approved the Vanunu family reunification application in September 2017, after the…

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

Reza Aslan publishes new book on God

Posted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Reza Aslan publishes new book on God
Reza Aslan publishes new book on God

Reza Aslan publishes new book on God On Nov. 7, my newest book will be released, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all. God: A Human History narrates the history of religion as a remarkably cohesive attempt to understand the divine by giving it human traits and emotions — often…

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Kurdish journalist killed, others attacked amid post referendum tensions

Posted on October 30, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Kurdish journalist killed, others attacked amid post referendum tensions
Kurdish journalist killed, others attacked amid post referendum tensions

Kurdish journalist killed, others attacked amid post referendum tensions New York, October 30, 2017– CPJ today condemned attacks against the Kurdish media in Iraq and called on all parties to refrain from targeting the press as political and military tensions escalate over a Kurdish independence bid. In recent days, attackers stabbed to death a journalist,…

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Imam Mohammed Zafarullah will serve the Chicagoland Community

Posted on October 30, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Imam Mohammed Zafarullah will serve the Chicagoland Community
Imam Mohammed Zafarullah will serve the Chicagoland Community

Imam Mohammed Zafarullah will serve the Chicagoland Community Hundreds of Muslims Welcome New Imam Mohammed Zafarullah to Bait-ul-Jaamay Mosque Imam Mohammed Zafarullah serves as a Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, the oldest Muslim organization in the United States, est 1920. Under the direction and guidance of His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Khalifa…

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“Hurricane Israel” causes more damage than “Hurricane Harvey”

Posted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on “Hurricane Israel” causes more damage than “Hurricane Harvey”
“Hurricane Israel” causes more damage than “Hurricane Harvey”

“Hurricane Israel” causes more damage than “Hurricane Harvey” Growing extremism in the BDS movement is weakening the Palestinian fight for justice. BDS can be so much more effective and powerful if it focused less on hating Israel and boycotting reality and instead focusing more on its core strength, exposing Israel’s government civil rights violations and…

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American Arabs, Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Algerian Berber Separatist Movement: No, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction

Posted on October 30, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Algerian Berber Separatist Movement: No, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Algerian Berber Separatist Movement: No, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction

Algerian Berber Separatist Movement: No, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction In Algeria other groups that compose the Berber community and identity, nevertheless the majority seem happy with a federal system. By Abdennour Toumi Ethnic groups are relocating from federal systems and vehemently manifesting their autonomy further. Some are proclaiming independence using the ethnic factor as…

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Connecting Dots: USS Liberty, Niger, Admiral and Senator McCain

Posted on October 29, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Connecting Dots: USS Liberty, Niger, Admiral and Senator McCain
Connecting Dots: USS Liberty, Niger, Admiral and Senator McCain

U.S. military officials sought permission to send an armed drone near a patrol of Green Berets before a deadly ambush Oct. 4 in Niger, but that request was blocked. On 6 June 1967, the Joint Chiefs sent Admiral “Slew” McCain, father of the senator from Arizona, an urgent message instructing him to move the USS…

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

DOD says truth on Niger more important than USS Liberty

Posted on October 28, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania 2 Comments on DOD says truth on Niger more important than USS Liberty
DOD says truth on Niger more important than USS Liberty

DOD Says truth on Niger more important than USS Liberty “DoD Owes Families, Nation Information on Niger Action” but NOT on USS Liberty Attack by Joe Meadors, USS Liberty Survivor Four Green Berets were Killed in Action in Niger. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, held a prolonged,…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Sudan jails al-Tayar journalist over article alleging corruption in president’s family

Posted on October 23, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudan jails al-Tayar journalist over article alleging corruption in president’s family
Sudan jails al-Tayar journalist over article alleging corruption in president’s family

Sudan jails al-Tayar journalist over article alleging corruption in president’s family Sudanese authorities should immediately release al-Tayar Editor-in-Chief Osman Mirgani from prison and drop all charges against him and al-Tayar columnist Mohamed Zine al-Abidine, the Committee to Protect journalists said today. A Sudanese criminal court today sentenced Mirgani to six months in jail for “violating…

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Arab World, Middle East, News, Politics, Tunisia

Churches for Middle East Peace: Pilgrimage to Peace (P2P) Tour with Daoud Nassar

Posted on October 23, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Churches for Middle East Peace: Pilgrimage to Peace (P2P) Tour with Daoud Nassar
Churches for Middle East Peace: Pilgrimage to Peace (P2P) Tour with Daoud Nassar

Churches for Middle East Peace: Pilgrimage to Peace (P2P) Tour with Daoud Nassar Washington, D.C. – October 23, 2017 – From October 16 to 22 Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) hosted Daoud Nassar for a series of talks about daily life in the West Bank, human rights concerns, and peacebuilding as part of CMEP’s…

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Remembering two iconic champions of Palestinian rights

Posted on October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Remembering two iconic champions of Palestinian rights
Remembering two iconic champions of Palestinian rights

Remembering two iconic champions of Palestinian rights M. Cherif Bassiouni recently passed away, ending a life of struggle against justice including for the rights of Palestinians. Bassiouni was one of two great icons who mentored me into activism for Palestinian rights when I was younger. What they once represented is often difficult to find in…

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American Arabs, Arab American History, Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, mainstream, Middle East, Obits, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Attorney Joumana Kayrouz honored for legal achievements

Posted on October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Attorney Joumana Kayrouz honored for legal achievements
Attorney Joumana Kayrouz honored for legal achievements

Attorney Joumana Kayrouz honored for legal achievements (Dearborn, Michigan) – Michigan Accident Attorney Joumana Kayrouz was honored at the 25th Annual Arab American Chamber of Commerce “Building Economic Bridges” gala for her contributions to the business and legal community. The Economic Bridge Builder of the Year award recognizes individuals and businesses for their commitment to…

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Open Letter to U.S. Senators RE: Veterans Day and USS Liberty Veterans Association

Posted on October 19, 2017November 10, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Open Letter to U.S. Senators RE: Veterans Day and USS Liberty Veterans Association
Open Letter to U.S. Senators RE: Veterans Day and USS Liberty Veterans Association

Veterans Day was established to be a celebration in honor of America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. USS LIBERTY survivors of The Six Day War live and vote throughout our nation with many residing in Florida. The following publication of emails from this…

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

World Premiere set for film “Naila and the Uprising”

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on World Premiere set for film “Naila and the Uprising”
World Premiere set for film “Naila and the Uprising”

World Premiere set for film “Naila and the Uprising” A Story of the Hidden Role Women Played in the Nonviolent Movement of the First Intifada receives World Premiere at DOC NYC. Film Screens at DOC NYC and IDFA in Lead-up to 30th Anniversary of First Intifada; Subjects Naila Ayesh & Zahira Kamal in New York for Premiere Just Vision…

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American Arabs, Editors Picks, Entertainment, Features, mainstream, Movies

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony
Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held Friday morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams. The new citizens received their citizenship oath from…

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American Arabs, mainstream, News

Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace
Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace

Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace LOVE BLOSSOMS AND CULTURES COLLIDE IN YASMINA’S NECKLACE, ROHINA MALIK’S MODERN AMERICAN LOVE STORY, DIRECTED BY ANN FILMER, OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 19 ***IRAQI ART BY AHMAD ABDULRAZZAQ FEATURED ON THE SET—AND DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY AVAILABLE FOR SALE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCTION*** Chicago-based playwright Rohina…

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Kurdish reporters killed in eastern Syria

Posted on October 16, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Kurdish reporters killed in eastern Syria
Kurdish reporters killed in eastern Syria

Kurdish reporters killed in eastern Syria Two Kurdish reporters killed on duty by car bombings in eastern Syria Beirut, October 16, 2017–Kurdish journalists Dilshan Ibash and Hawker Faisal Mohammed died from injuries sustained during October 12 suicide car bomb attacks that occurred in the eastern Syrian village of Abu Fas, where the two reporters were…

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