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Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Watch the Facebook stream of the radio show by clicking this link Join Dr. Atef Gawad in discussing ” The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Where does it Stand” with his distinguished guests, on Friday, March 4th, 2022, from 8 to 9 a.m. (EST). Program will air…
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420 (pronounced four-twenty) refers to the consumption of cannabis On Trump’s Inaugural Day, the DC Cannabis Coalition will be handing out 4,200 free cannabis joints— to urge federal legalization of pot By Eileen Fleming Donald Trump’s inaugural celebrations are open to the public. On January 20, beginning at 8 a.m. on the west side…
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Every suicide is preventable. “Connect, Communicate, Care” is the theme of the 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day which falls on September 10. This reporter will be in Colorado…
Holy Christian Ecumenical Foundation forges coalition to Help Holy Land Christians (WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/23/14) – A group of American Muslim and Christian organizations today announced the formation of an interfaith coalition to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Arab countries and to promote peaceful coexistence. Leaders of major Muslim and Christian organizations, religious leaders…
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Shallal says door not closed to another political run for office By Ray Hanania Washington D.C. businessman and activist Anas “Andy” Shallal said he is not adverse to running for office again, saying his recent run for mayor of Washington D.C. was “successful” even though he failed to win the nomination of the Democratic Party…
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Morocco Shines as Key US Business and Security Ally at US-Africa Summit Numerous Agreements Signed with US on Investment, Counterterrorism Led by Head of Government Abdelilah Benkirane, more than a dozen high-ranking Moroccan officials and business leaders made a strong case for Morocco’s key role in promoting economic development and stability in Africa at the…
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Where is Casey Kasem? Arab American Entertainment icon missing, court orders probe By Ali Younes A California judge ordered on Monday the protective services to find the whereabouts of entertainment icon and radio personality Casey Kasem who was reported missing last week by his three adult children. The judge awarded on Monday his daughter Kerri a…
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Syria and Ukraine sessions, and keynote speakers added to ASIL-ILA joint Conference Some sessions streamed live; 2014 Book Awards announced WASHINGTON, DC – The American Society of International Law (ASIL) and the American Branch of the International Law Association (ILA) have added several highlights to the upcoming ASIL Annual Meeting-ILA Biennial Conference. The event, entitled…
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Incumbent Washington DC mayor ousted, but American Arab candidate fails in bid By Ray Hanania The hurdle for American Arabs to overcome to win public office in America is high, but many continue to strive to shatter the glass ceiling and engage in American government at all levels as is their right as citizens. This…
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Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C. By Ray Hanania Andy Anas Shallal, a successful Washington D.C. business and family man is running for the office of Mayor of the City of Washington D.C., an unprecedented event that could put an American of Arab heritage in the heartbeat of the nation’s…
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