Dearborn, beware of rumors, haters and dividers in this election season

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As much as we all hope and work for better outcomes, it seems as though Dearborn cannot have an election season without anonymous and false attacks and rumors. For the last few days, some individuals have been circulating on social media and through chats what they claim is a statement (in Arabic and English) issued […]

Deadly shooting rocks Beirut as tensions over blast probe erupt

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BEIRUT — At least six Shi’as were shot dead in Beirut on Thursday, in an attack on protesters who were heading for a demonstration called by Hezbollah to demand the removal of the judge investigating the explosion that ripped through the city’s port last year. The Iran-backed Hezbollah and its ally, the Shi’a Amal Movement, accused […]

Despite official Israeli objection, U.S. pushes ahead with Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. will push ahead with the reopening of its Palestinian diplomatic mission in Jerusalem, despite repeated objections from top Israeli officials over the development. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the reopening, which is opposed by Israel’s new cross-party power-sharing government, is meant to deepen diplomatic “ties with […]

U.S. will open border with Canada to fully vaccinated travelers next month

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After a 19-month lockdown on nonessential travel, the U.S. will reopen its borders with Canada and Mexico to fully vaccinated travelers, starting in November Mexico and Canada, as well as Americans themselves, have asked the U.S. government for months to ease restrictions on nonessential travel across borders. Though commercial trade was allowed, nonessential travel for […]

Recreation’s “Learn to Swim” program returning in November

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DEARBORN – Residents wanting to teach their children how to swim can enroll them in swim lessons that are returning in November. The Recreation and Park Department’s “Learn to Swim” program provides instruction for children aged six months and older of all skill levels. The program consists of twice-a-week classes that either meet Monday and […]