New Today -- 14 December 2016

Perspective

Trump picks oil mogul as secretary of state

The nomination of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson puts the finishing touches on Trump's government of billionaires.

News & Analysis

Syrian government retakes eastern Aleppo

Under a deal brokered between Turkey and Russia, Islamist militias have agreed to evacuate the last remaining area of the city under their control.

Former Texas governor who called for abolition of Energy Department to be Trump's energy secretary

Green Party ends bid for presidential election recount in Michigan and Pennsylvania

The United Steelworkers, Wilbur Ross and economic nationalism

Betsy DeVos: Religion and profit in the war on public educationPart 2

Security theater at Trump Tower in New York City

US Supreme Court denies appeals of four death row inmates

Spain's Podemos aims to derail social anger through "back to the streets" campaign

UK-Poland summit reveals growing national antagonisms in Europe

Rail strike halts services throughout southern England

Sri Lankan port minister threatens to sack striking workers

New Zealand: Labour candidate wins Auckland by-election amid low turnout

News Feature

University of Florida students speak out about food insecurity

Commentary

Pseudo-left covers for Corbyn's abstention from vote on Blair's complicity for war in Iraq

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History

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