New Today -- 5 October 2016

Perspective

Sanders' campaign for Clinton: A "political revolution" in defense of the status quo

Sanders' bid to drum up support for Clinton in a series of campaign appearances this week is based on sophistries and lies.

News & Analysis

Threat of US-Russia clash grows after Washington cuts off Syria talks

The Obama administration is set to discuss military options even as Russia has begun deploying more sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles to Syria.

IMF cuts growth forecasts for major economies

Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti and heads north

Vice presidential candidates agree on US military escalation in Syria

Opposition grows to GM Canada pattern contract

Los Angeles police kill second man in two days

Video raises questions in 2012 New York police killing of Ramarley Graham

Poland: Tens of thousands protest proposed anti-abortion bill

Syriza government assaults Greek retirees

UK Labour Party attacks Greater Manchester firefighters

France's sale of Rafale jets to India stokes Indo-Pakistani war tensions

Commentary

The development of public water systems and the crisis in Flint

SEP 2016 US Election Campaign

Billions for infrastructure and health care not war!

Two months until the US elections: the political issues facing the working class

Arts Review

Sami Blood from Sweden, Werewolf from Canada, Park from Greece: Society's cruelty to its youngest members

Ma' Rosa from the Philippines: Small-time drug dealers set upon by the police