New Today -- 26 October 2016

Perspective

US "pivot to Asia" in disarray

Far from making a retreat, Washington's response to its setbacks will be to escalate its diplomatic intrigues and military provocations in the Asia Pacific.

News & Analysis

Government announces huge Obamacare premium rises for 2017

The premium increases are part of a sea change in the US health care system, in which corporations and the government are burdening working families with rising health care costs.

Civilian toll mounts as Mosul offensive enters second week

Terror attack on Pakistani police academy kills more than 60

Scandal erupts over Pentagon's forcing California National Guard veterans to repay bonuses

Fatal crash near Palm Springs, California leaves 13 dead, 31 injured

SAG-AFTRA picketers discuss strike, US elections

Musicians speak out at concert to support Pittsburgh Symphony strike

BRICS summit riven by geo-political rivalry

Flight attendants union calls off strikes at Eurowings airline in Germany

Royal Bank of Scotland accused of corrupt practices with small business investors

UK: Durham teaching assistants vote to strike

General strike in northern Sri Lanka over police killing of students

Book Review

Making the case for war in Eastern Europe

Workers Struggles

Vote "no" on the CPS-CTU concessions contract!

Commentary

Thomas Piketty in Sydney: Data on social inequality, but no solution