US launches probe on Panama Papers
The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into offshore financial dealings exposed by the Panama Papers – leaked documents that showed money laundering and tax avoidance schemes by the wealthy and powerful. Preet Bharara, the US attorney for Manhattan, announced the probe on Wednesday in a letter to the International Consortium of Investigative […]
‘Inshallah’ — so much more than just a phrase that gets you kicked off a plane
The college student who was ejected from a Southwest flight for his cell phone conversation in Arabic has no plans to take legal action against the airline. But Khairuldeen Makhzoomi does want an apology for how he was treated. Southwest Airlines says it escorted the UC Berkeley senior off a jet earlier this month because […]
IDF said to destroy Gaza tunnel that led into Israel
A day after the IDF announced the discovery of an “attack tunnel” inside Israeli territory emanating from the Gaza Strip, the tunnel was destroyed, according to Palestinian reports cited by Israeli media. Explosions could be heard by residents of Gaza border communities on Tuesday, Army Radio reported. Other reports, including on Channel 2, indicated the […]
3 employees charged in Flint water crisis
A judge in Flint, Mich., authorized charges Wednesday against three officials involved in the Flint water crisis, the first time criminal charges have been brought against government officials in the public health calamity. Multiple charges were filed by Michigan’s attorney general against Mike Glasgow, the city’s laboratory and water quality supervisor; Mike Prysby, a Michigan […]
Apple Vs. FBI: San Bernardino iPhone Contained No Actionable Information, But Was Still Useful
The iPhone 5c connected to the FBI’s investigation of the San Bernardino shooting, unlocked with a mysterious third-party too l without Apple’s help, contained useful information according to CNN . Citing U.S. law enforcement officials, CNN reported that the FBI obtained new information from the iPhone, which has helped resolve questions in the investigation. Specifically, […]
Hillary Clinton: Trump And Cruz’ Vision For America Is ‘Divisive’ And ‘Dangerous’
As has been our tradition for this primary season, whoever wins gets some of their victory speech posted. Lately it has been all Bernie Sanders, but tonight Hillary Clinton won the New York primary with about a 14 point margin at this point so far. She spoke for about 15 minutes, but I captured the […]
ADL: World must condemn Jerusalem bus bombing
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) called on world leaders to condemn Monday’s bus bombing in Jerusalem, which wounded 16 people. “We deplore the horrific attack in Jerusalem, the first bus bombing in a long period of time, and an act of terror that brings back nightmares for many in Israel,” said Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO, […]
Arab MK: Palestinians must stop Jews going to Temple Mount
Palestinians should halt the ascent of Jews to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem “in every possible way,” Arab MK Jamal Zahalka told a Palestinian news outlet on Thursday, the Hebrew-language website Walla reported. He later tempered his comments, in a statement released in Hebrew. In an interview with Donia Al-Watan, the Joint List lawmaker also […]
Netanyahu Criticizes UNESCO Resolution over Al-Aqsa Mosque
TEHRAN (FNA)- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly criticized the latest UNESCO resolution regarding the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which refers to the sacred site solely as a Muslim place. The UNESCO resolution refers to Israel as the “occupying power” at every mention, and uses the Arabic term al-Aqsa Mosque without ever calling it the Temple […]
RAHAT HUSAIN: Muslims decry increase in ‘flying while Muslim’ removals
ANALYSIS/OPINION Critics are assailing airlines for removing individuals from flights for allegedly no other reason than “flying while Muslim.” In a notable incident, a student of UC Berkley, Khairuldeen Makhzoomi, was removed from a Southwest flight while on his way back from a meeting at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council with United Nations Secretary-General […]