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French Protests Want More Brioche and Less Croutons 

Posted on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on French Protests Want More Brioche and Less Croutons 
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French Protests Want More Brioche and Less Croutons  In a democracy, legality, electability and accountability are the foundation of a political party. By Abdennour Toumi  French President Macron, in a conciliatory tone on Monday night, offered a minimum wage rise, tax-free bonuses and reversal of pension charge, yet the majority of the “Yellow Vests” protests…

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Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, Europe, Opinion

From a Social Movement to an Urban Insurgency in France

Posted on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on From a Social Movement to an Urban Insurgency in France
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From a Social Movement to an Urban Insurgency in France   The anger is not about simple social demands for a decent and a better life, it has become for a large majority of the protesters a personal fight with President Macron. By Abdennour Toumi  The anger and determination of the “Yellow Vests” protests against rising…

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Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Europe, Opinion, religion

Grand Pardon or Repentance! 

Posted on September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Grand Pardon or Repentance! 
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Grand Pardon or Repentance!  The evaluation of the past should not stop with memory alone, and spectacle bold decisions in a local political tempest. By Abdennour Toumi Then-candidate Macron speaking from Algiers in February 2017, described French Republic atrocities in Algeria as “crimes against humanity,” which sparked outrage from the far-right and the right political…

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

Migrants Asking for Protection, Aid not Five-Star lodging

Posted on June 10, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Migrants Asking for Protection, Aid not Five-Star lodging
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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…

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

“Olive Branch” Paris Position: Reticence and Opacity

Posted on February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on “Olive Branch” Paris Position: Reticence and Opacity
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“Olive Branch” Paris Position: Reticence and Opacity Ankara’s Operation “Olive Branch” in Afrin indicates a new orientation to reinstate Paris’ position in the Syrian civil war by trying to be a major player in the process of Syrian peace talks negotiations. By Abdennour Toumi Turkey’s current military foray Operation “Olive Branch” in Afrin, a northwestern…

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How Soccer is Becoming a Major Player for Qatar Soft Power

Posted on August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on How Soccer is Becoming a Major Player for Qatar Soft Power
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How Soccer is Becoming a Major Player for Qatar Soft Power France football/soccer, a new direction for Doha to seed influence and international presence By Abdennour Toumi Neymar’s transfer from F.C Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain is good news for the club, the city, and the Qatari Royal family, according to the French media and political…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Opinion, Sports

Political Tsunami in France, how to stop the waves

Posted on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Political Tsunami in France, how to stop the waves
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Political Tsunami in France, how to stop the waves The majority of the Arab/Muslim communities are not voting homogeneously because of their societal, social, cultural and intellectual background differences. By Abdennour Toumi The first round of the presidential elections in France has provoked a historical duel in the run-off election on May 7th. Mr. Emmanuel…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Election, Europe, Middle East, Opinion, Paris, Politics, Terrorism

Politics on the French Beach

Posted on September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Politics on the French Beach
Politics on the French Beach

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Politics on the French Beach. The French are afraid for their Christian identity, hence the Muslims and the Arabs seem to threaten changing France’s rich political culture, its custom and societal fabric. By Abdennour Toumi The question of the “Burkini” and what a woman has to wear on the beach and in the French public sphere…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Europe, Paris, religion, Terrorism

Oral Language: Social exclusion & identity affirmation

Posted on February 27, 2016 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Oral Language: Social exclusion & identity affirmation
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The elimination of the banlieusards provokes effectively the revolt of the banlieue subculture and confirms the rebous (Arabs’) political message of resistance and existence. It is also a statement of identity, the reality is, there is a constant influx, don’t assimilate and acculturate. By Abdennour Toumi All these manners of speaking appropriate foreign language can…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Europe, Paris, Syria

Sarkozy: Lights! Action! Cut!

Posted on January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Sarkozy: Lights! Action! Cut!
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy losing popularity as he pursues a possible return in 2017, but his book (France for Life) is topping the popularity charts. Sarkozy just cannot stay away from the “limelight” of politics — but he certainly stands to make some money from this book! By Abdennour Toumi Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe, Paris

Thirteen, Lucky Number for the Le Pen Dynasty

Posted on December 10, 2015 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Thirteen, Lucky Number for the Le Pen Dynasty
Thirteen, Lucky Number for the Le Pen Dynasty

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Terrorism and the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment is changing France and fueling extremism like the Le Pen political movement By Abdennour Toumi The Le Pens’ political ascension in French mainstream politics and societal-change behavior has been exponentially increased since the Battle of Paris, attacks on Muslims and anti-immigrant sentiment. The National Front extremist-right party has…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe, Terrorism

Le Bâton de Guerre of President Hollande on Terror

Posted on November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Le Bâton de Guerre of President Hollande on Terror
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By Abdennour Toumi This law of exception was never repealed in spite of numerous criticisms leveled at its questionable constitutionality and its relevance to personal liberty. A week after the murderous attacks, which resulted in 130 deaths and 352 wounded in Paris and Saint-Denis, President Hollande delivered a speech on November 16th before in joint…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Paris, Terrorism

Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Posted on November 20, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

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Why is there a difference between the coverage by the mainstream Western and American news media of the terrorism in Paris on Friday Nov. 13 compared to the absence of media coverage of the terrorism in Beirut the day before? The reasons involve a twisted form of journalism applied by Western journalists that distinguishes between…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe, Israel, News Media, Palestine & Jordan, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Syria

Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism

Posted on November 18, 2015November 20, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism
Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism

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In my weekly column at Creators Syndicate, this week, I analyze the factors that may be driving what I believe is the racism that is driving the Western response to terrorism in Paris and Beirut. Why is Daesh/ISIS terrorism in Paris different from Daesh/ISIS terrorism in Beirut? By Ray Hanania It’s a hot topic these…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, News Media, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, religion, Social Media, Syria

Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State

Posted on November 15, 2015June 12, 2019 By James Dorsey No Comments on Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State
Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State

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By James M Dorsey Zouhair, a security guard of immigrant background, was one of several security officers, who on Friday prevented three of the Paris suicide bombers from entering the city’s Stade de France stadium. The bombers were forced to blow themselves up outside the stadium and at nearby McDonald’s. Little is publicly known about…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Sports, Syria

Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped

Posted on November 14, 2015November 14, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped
Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped

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The horrific atrocities committed by ISIS (Daesh) in Paris this week are outrageous acts of terrorism that must be confronted by the world. The world needs to understand the true nature of this terrorist group and look at it beyond the normal madness of stereotypes and religious racism By Ray Hanania This week, in what…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe, Iraq, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria

Americans shun Middle East as travel destination

Posted on January 29, 2015January 29, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Americans shun Middle East as travel destination
Americans shun Middle East as travel destination

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By Ray Hanania While the Middle East and issues related to Arab countries dominate the attention of Americans through news media and national security, most Americans are avoiding travel to Middle East countries. A recent study by Hotels.com shows that of the top 50 destinations where Americans are traveling, only one Arab Middle East destination, Dubai in…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, Travel

Who is Hayat Boumeddiene?

Posted on January 15, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Who is Hayat Boumeddiene?
Who is Hayat Boumeddiene?

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As world’s most wanted woman, Hayat Boumeddiene is the subject of manhunt of  every intelligence service in the world,looking for clues to find her . The last known whereabouts of Boumeddiene was in Turkey where she crossed from France a day before the attacks last week on French Satire Magazine Charlie Hebdo. Boumeddiene is now…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, News

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