New Today -- 21 October 2016

Perspective

The 2016 elections: American democracy in shambles

In condemning statements by Trump that he might not accept the results of the elections, the media and political establishment are rushing to defend a political system that is deeply corrupt and undemocratic.

News & Analysis

Mosul offensive stirs a cauldron of conflicts

Before Mosul even falls, savage fighting threatens to break out between nominal allies in the operations against Islamic State.

Police killing of mentally ill 66-year-old Bronx, New York woman sparks outrage

Medicare overhauls doctor payment rules

Verizon to close five call centers in restructuring

Philippine president declares "separation from the US" during visit to China

Police attack demonstration outside US embassy in Manila

Putin meets with Merkel and Hollande

Hungary: Last newspaper critical of government shut down

Massachusetts: Consulting firm hired to begin privatization of transit system

Former British special forces soldier investigated for possible war crimes committed in Iraq

Commentary

The right-wing politics of Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson

Arts Review

Does Bob Dylan deserve to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature?

Socialist Equality Party

US SEP presidential candidate Jerry White to address Sri Lankan public meeting via Internet

Science

ExoMars mission has both success and failure

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa