New Today -- 17 December 2016

Perspective

Obama, Clinton stoke anti-Russia campaign

In his final press conference, Obama reiterated claims of Russian government hacking against the US election while refusing to provide any evidence.

News & Analysis

Chinese vessel seizes US undersea drone in South China Sea

With Washington issuing a formal protest, the incident could rapidly heighten the already tense standoff between the US and China in the strategic waters.

Facebook's "fake news" measures: A move toward censorship

Trump taps right-wing supporter of settlers as ambassador to Israel

EU summit lines up against Russia

European Union and IMF demand new austerity measures in Greece

European powers criticize Trump's threats against China

UK: Labour says free movement in Europe must be curtailed post-Brexit

UK: Huge increase in hospital admissions for malnutrition

Australia: Testimony details abuse in youth detention centres

US companies win greater access to lucrative Pacific fisheries

Report documents widespread failure of US communities to test water for lead

Volvo to lay off 500 workers at Virginia truck plant

Arts

Greg Lake, pioneer of progressive rock music, dies at 69

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific

History

This week in history: December 12-18