New Today -- 15 December 2016

Perspective

Washington's hypocrisy over the fall of Aleppo

The hysterical denunciations by Western governments and media of alleged atrocities in eastern Aleppo are a measure of the debacle for US imperialism in Syria.

News & Analysis

US admiral pledges to confront China in South China Sea

The aggressive remarks by Admiral Harry Harris, commander of US Pacific Command, were encouraged by Trump's belligerent stance toward China during and since the election.

To target China, US further enhances military-strategic alliance with India

Trump nominates opponent of environmental regulation for secretary of the interior

Trump, Republicans spout nationalism and reaction at Wisconsin rally

British Labour MPs lead demands for UK action in Syria

Federal Reserve hikes key rate, signals faster monetary tightening

Newly-enacted Ohio law designed to "end abortion in America"

Canada's top spy "watchdog" says Edward Snowden should be shot

In the wake of the Chapecoense tragedy, Bolivia arrests airline and government officials

Opposition mounts to German military advertising campaign

Unions back pension attacks at Tata Steel UK

New French Prime Minister Cazeneuve prolongs state of emergency

Sri Lankan unions agree to impose share-cropper system on plantation workers

Commentary

New York Times' narrative of Russian hacking: War propaganda in the guise of news

After election debacle, Democrats debate identity politics

Socialist Equality Party

David North speaks in Berlin on Donald Trump's election

Sri Lankan SEP and Deeside Workers Action Committee call meeting to defend plantation workers

Arts

Miss Sloane and All We Had: Aiming at American life

Book Review

An exposure of high-stakes testing in Australia's public schools