New Today -- 25 November 2016

Perspective

Election of Donald Trump foreshadows trade war in Asia

Trump has not only sunk the Trans Pacific Partnership but called into question the entire basis of the post-World War II order in the Asia Pacific.

News & Analysis

Syrian war threatens to escalate as Turkey accuses Damascus of attacking its troops

The escalation of tensions between Syria and Turkey, a NATO member, poses the very real risk of direct clashes between the major powers.

Incoming Trump administration prepares assault on federal workers

German establishment criticizes Trump's protectionist economic policy

In wake of Trump election, Baltic states push for military build-up against Russia

Anxiety in Australian elite over Trump's policies

Fascist Thomas Mair convicted of murdering Labour MP Jo Cox

French right's presidential primary highlights shift far to the right

Hard-pressed Detroit area families face bleak holiday

Police attack on Dakota Access Pipeline protest results in 300 injuries

Construction accident in Queens, New York kills two workers

Australia: Mounting evidence of black lung cover-up

Commentary

Canada must be inside Trump's "walls," declares voice of financial elite

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa

Mehring Books

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