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Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges

Posted on April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges
Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges

Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges Event Will Explore How Culture Can Help Find Solutions to Critical Global Challenges CultureSummit 2017 Abu Dhabi will bring together an extraordinary group of the world’s top creative minds to discuss culture and the significant role they play in addressing the universal challenges faced in our present time….

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Receiving the Holy Fire in Taybeh

Posted on April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 By Maria Khoury No Comments on Receiving the Holy Fire in Taybeh
Receiving the Holy Fire in Taybeh

Receiving the Holy Fire in Taybeh Writer Maria Khoury shares the exhilarating Christian religions experience of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem, a Christian tradition dating back more than 2,000 years in Palestine. Khoury takes us through the emotions and excitement of the experience for Christians of Palestine and the Middle East By Maria C. Khoury, Ed.D….

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Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Features, Israel, Maria Khoury, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, religion

The Cross, The Gospel, Mohammed Ali and COMMON SENSE

Posted on April 3, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on The Cross, The Gospel, Mohammed Ali and COMMON SENSE
The Cross, The Gospel, Mohammed Ali and COMMON SENSE

2,000 years ago The Cross was NOT a religious symbol or piece of jewelry The Cross was ancient Rome’s method of capitol punishment The gospel translates to “good news” and Mohammed Ali was a Bedouin who changed history in 1946 By Eileen Fleming Two thousand years ago the Cross had NO symbolic religious meaning and…

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Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab

Posted on April 2, 2017October 2, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab
Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab

Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab Orland Park is a fast growing suburb of Chicago but a recent grab for a huge pension increase by the village’s 23-year incumbent mayor has voters angry and on edge. The controversy is making the April 4 battle between Mayor Dan McLaughlin and Keith Pekau one of the…

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Voters inundated in Orland Mayoral election battle

Posted on March 31, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Voters inundated in Orland Mayoral election battle
Voters inundated in Orland Mayoral election battle

Voters inundated in Orland Mayoral election battle The battle between Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin and challenger Keith Pekau has the attention of the entire state apparently creating a wild election contest filled with a lot of unusual issues, supporters and claims By Ray Hanania The battle to lead Orland Park, one of the fastest growing…

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Podcast Interview with Faisal Abbas of the ArabNews.com

Posted on March 31, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast Interview with Faisal Abbas of the ArabNews.com
Podcast Interview with Faisal Abbas of the ArabNews.com

Podcast Interview with Faisal Abbas of the ArabNews.com Arab News Editor-in-Chief Faisal Abbas discusses trends in the Middle East, developments in Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia in a live radio appearance on Radio Baladi on WNZK Detroit radio Friday morning  By Ray Hanania Arab News Editor-in-Chief Faisal Abbas joined me on Radio Baladi on live Arab…

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My column in the Arab News, anti-Arab hate at Universities

Posted on March 30, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on My column in the Arab News, anti-Arab hate at Universities
My column in the Arab News, anti-Arab hate at Universities

My column in the Arab News, anti-Arab hate at Universities Many American universities are focused on alleged rising hate and anti-Semitism on their campuses but little is being done to address the bigger problem of rising anti-Arab hate on college campuses. The claims of rising anti-Jewish hate on campuses is being driven by biased pro-Israel politics…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Writers Promote

Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day

Posted on March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day

Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day The PLO Delegation Commemorates 41st Anniversary of Palestinian Land Day  The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States joins the Palestinian people in Palestine and the Diaspora in commemorating Palestine’s 41st Land Day. On March 30, 1976, Israel announced plans to expropriate over 10,000 acres of…

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Resurrecting The Way of Sabeel for Sisters and Brothers within the USA-Israeli Empire

Posted on March 30, 2017March 28, 2021 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Resurrecting The Way of Sabeel for Sisters and Brothers within the USA-Israeli Empire
Resurrecting The Way of Sabeel for Sisters and Brothers within the USA-Israeli Empire

Sabeel is Arabic for the “way”, “path”, “road”, “route” Sabeel is one of the most common words in the Quran, mentioned over 160 times. By Eileen Fleming Sabeel is also an international peace movement established in Jerusalem by Palestinian Christians seeking a just peace in the Holy Land as defined by international law and United Nations resolutions….

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Health, Palestine & Jordan

American Arabs deserve respect

Posted on March 28, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arabs deserve respect
American Arabs deserve respect

American Arabs deserve respect American Arabs are finding their voice in this country, engaging in business, community service and in elective office and public service. Today’s atmosphere of American Arabs running for public office is in full swing from the days years ago when politicians did everything they could to exclude Arabs from government, from services…

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My Column on Cellular company rip-offs

Posted on March 28, 2017October 2, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on My Column on Cellular company rip-offs
My Column on Cellular company rip-offs

My Column on Cellular company rip-offs Cellular companies are engaged in a war for consumer accounts but many are not being honest. Here’s my horrible experience with Sprint where I was a loyal customer for 15 years By Ray Hanania I was a loyal customer with Sprint for 15 years using their cell phone service…

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Mary Magdalene and Resurrection of Crone Wisdom

Posted on March 28, 2017September 24, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Mary Magdalene and Resurrection of Crone Wisdom

Mary Magdalene literally translates as Mary the Magdalene or Mary of Magdala, Mary Magdalene was Jewish and the New Testament reports Mary Magdalene witnessed the public torture, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus 

 By Eileen Fleming Mary Magdalene is named at least 12 times within the four Gospels, which is more than most of the 12 apostles. 

Based on texts of the…

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Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric

Posted on March 27, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric
Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric

Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric The Arab World is in bad need of a public relations and communications strategy, but the organization that should be leading that drive, the Arab League, doesn’t even understand why its important. The old saying that “the Arabs have the best cause but the worst lawyers, while Israel has…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Egypt, Gulf States, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria, US Arab Politics

Israel suspected in murder of Palestinian Mazen Faqha

Posted on March 26, 2017 By Mohammed Asad 2 Comments on Israel suspected in murder of Palestinian Mazen Faqha
Israel suspected in murder of Palestinian Mazen Faqha

Israel suspected in murder of Palestinian Mazen Faqha Mazan Faqha was a political prisoner in Israel released in the 2011 prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit on June 25, 2006. Shalit was with a group of soldiers at a military outpost when members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Bridgade captured him, holding him for five years. The…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Mohammed Asad, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs

Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

Posted on March 25, 2017March 26, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia
Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia was slammed by Republican John Findlay By Mike Ghouse I was sick of the extremists among Muslims hijacking Islam, and the long battle to wrest public relations out of them continues till this day, the American Muslims have nearly succeeded and a few more steps are needed to be taken to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, News

Like an Eagle for the USS LIBERTY

Posted on March 25, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Like an Eagle for the USS LIBERTY
Like an Eagle for the USS LIBERTY

Fly Like an Eagle is a Song, an Album and a Calling A Calling is a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence By Eileen Fleming The song “FLY LIKE an EAGLE” from the album of the same name by the Steve Miller Band ranked…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Health, Palestine & Jordan, Video

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy

Posted on March 24, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy
Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy Chicago Muslim Community Gathering to Donate Blood During World-Wide Day of Giving March 31 at Aqsa School in Bridgeview, 7361 W. 92nd St MARCH 22, 2017—CHICAGO—A Chicago non-profit that’s in the business of rallying those in the Muslim community to help make the world a better place is hoping…

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American Arabs, Press Releases

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government

Posted on March 23, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government
Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government Christopher Kennedy, the son of slain former New York Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, told an overcrowded gathering of American Arabs outside of Chicago that he would defend the rights of immigrants and fight to bring diversity back to Illinois government when elected governor of the…

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