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Trump vows to support Palestinian economy Trump continues on his push to support Palestinian rights despite blowback from the mainstream American news media, anti-Arab critics and extremists in the Palestinian and Arab community who oppose peace based on compromise. Trumps visit with Abbas reinforces Abbas’s position as the leader of the Palestinian people, shunning the waning influence of the…
Trump lands in Israel, pushes Palestinians President Donald Trump arrived in Israel, his second stop in his weeklong foreign trip that began in Saudi Arabia and will end May 27. Greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who mentioned everything except the Palestinians, President Trump made sure to remind people one of his goals is…
Technology: Don’t get fooled by Magzter Magzter sent me a pitch that seemed great: For $49 a year, I could get access to thousands of magazines and articles and share those articles and magazines with up to four total family members. I had subscribed to several magazines from Magzter in the past but this sounded…
Saudi Foreign Minister Says Arab Islamic American Summit Will Promote Partnership to Fight Terrorism Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that the Arab Islamic American Summit, held today in Riyadh, was an important step in building an effective partnership to combat terrorism, promote positive dialogue and counter…
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Saudi King Urges Stronger Partnership with the US to Fight Terrorism Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today urged Arab nations to promote a genuine partnership with the United States of America and fight “the forces of evil and extremism” together. He made the remarks at the historic Arab Islamic American…
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Trump urges Arab world to fight terrorism harder President Trump vows to work closely with Arab and Muslim nations, denounces Hezbollah, Iran and Syria as terrorist organizations, and promises to support the Arab World’s fight against religious extremism in a speech to a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia By Ray…
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A Look Back at the U.S.-Saudi Friendship Saudi Arabia is President Donald J. Trump’s first stop on his first international trip as the leader of the United States, a fact that highlights the importance he attributes to the U.S.-Saudi relationship. President Trump’s meeting with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on May 20 makes him…
Trump signs $110 billion arms deal with Saudis By Ray Hanania President Donald J. Trump met with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohamed bin Nayef of Saudi Arabia, and Deputy Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia at the beginning…
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Palestinians injured in protests supporting hunger strikers Story from Maan News Agency: Palestinians protest across the occupied territories in the West Bank, occupied Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in support of Palestinian hunger strikers in Israel’s prison gulag system. The day of solidarity was marked by violence by Israeli soldiers firing on civilian protestors Photos…
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Establish every June 8 to be known as USS Liberty Remembrance Day We Americans submit the following way for POTUS Trump to earn RESPECT as an American for LIBERTY By Eileen Fleming Ten years after beginning my mission from God in support of the USS LIBERTY a nationwide grass roots movement has rooted dedicated to…
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Boim murder was tragic, but Corrie murder is even worse David Boim and Rachel Corrie were born only months apart, but their cases couldn’t be more distinct when it comes to the issues of justice, fairness and righteousness. Boim, a 17 year old with dual American and Israeli citizenship, was killed by Hamas militants in 1996 as he…
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Trump: no president has been treated worse than me Remarks by President Trump at United States Coast Guard Academy Commencement Ceremony Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut ====================== “Look at the way I’ve been treated lately — (laughter) — especially by the media. No politician in history — and I say this with great surety — has…
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Trump throws media, Israel into badly needed disarray President Donald Trump is unpredictable and that might actually benefit two important goals. The first is to thwart the stranglehold Israel has on American foreign policy, blocking peace with the Palestinians. The second is more important, to confront the mainstream news media which fuels the flames of racism and…
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Red Cross urges support for Yemeni detainees ICRC says that Yemen government must grant access for families and lawyers to detainees held in Yemeni prisons, calling it a humanitarian necessity The suffering of thousands of families who have had no contact with relatives detained in relation to the conflict in Yemen must end, the International Committee…
Photos of Gaza fisherman murdered by Israel By Ahmad Hasaballah Photographs of of the Martyr’s funeral of fisherman Mohamed Majid Bakr, who was killed Monday May 15, 2017 on Nakba Day by the Israeli occupation while he was working in the waters off of Gaza City. All photos copyright May 16, 2017 © Ahmad Hasaballah. Bakr was only…
A patriot used to be someone who loved their homeland but did NOT support their government blindly In the era of Trump patriotism has become Nationalism A nationalist blindly follows ‘the leader’ because he lacks his own ability to think and reason By Eileen Fleming The World needs American patriots who will act in the best…
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American Arab Professionals recognize GM’s diversity efforts The American Arab Professionals Network (AAPN) is recognizing General Motors with its Champion of Diversity Award for its 2017 diversity and inclusion efforts. The award recognizes companies excelling above and beyond supporting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. “This award is really important as it further identifies GM…
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St. Jude receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor ALSAC/St. Jude President and CEO Richard Shadyac Jr. receives prestigious 2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for embracing American ideals of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity Honored among top philanthropists, government and business leaders for his lifetime of service to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and the global…