New Today -- 31 October 2016

Perspective

Political warfare explodes in Washington

The FBI's announcement of new "investigative steps" against Hillary Clinton has brought to the surface a raging conflict within the American state and ruling elite.

News & Analysis

Sixty killed in new US-Saudi war crime in Yemen

At least 60 civilians were killed in the latest bombing raid, which comes on the heels of reports warning of mass starvation.

Selloff in global bond markets

Another major earthquake strikes central Italy

Vote by Chicago teachers on concessions contract begins today, after postponement

Harvard concedes main demands of dining hall workers to end strike

Eurowings strike grounds domestic German flights

Polish government prepares legal action against EU council president Donald Tusk

UK: Man who appeared on reality TV show "Benefits Street" dies in poverty

Mexican defense secretary calls for more troops, greater powers in waging "war on drugs"

Sri Lanka: New anti-terror measures lay foundations for police state

Push for harsher anti-immigrant measures in New Zealand

Australia: Widespread exploitation of backpackers and overseas labourers

Commentary

Another apologia for Obamacare from the New York Times' Paul Krugman

SEP 2016 US Election Campaign

US SEP presidential candidate addresses Sri Lankan audience