New Today -- 13 October 2016

Perspective

Haiti's hurricane devastation: A tragedy rooted in capitalist oppression

Nearly seven years after the catastrophic earthquake of 2010, Hurricane Matthew has again exposed the historic oppression of the Haitian masses.

News & Analysis

Trump and Clinton brawl in the gutter

[description]Long-suppressed social tensions in the United States are expressing themselves in an election campaign marked by increasingly violent recriminations by both candidates.[description]

French President Hollande cancels Paris meeting with Russian President Putin

Washington threatens military intervention in Yemen following reported missile attacks on US warship

German Chancellor Merkel backs oppressive Ethiopian regime

Military units established in UK state schools

Canadian autoworkers react to Fiat Chrysler sellout

US Death toll rises in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

Justice Department announces investigation into Alabama prisons as US prison strike continues

Sri Lankan plantation workers defy government to continue protests

Australian tax department seeks to fast-track sackings

Commentary

The International Socialist Organization and the Chicago teachers contract betrayal

The Bellingcat research collective: War propaganda masquerading as "citizen journalism"