New Today -- 16 December 2016

Perspective

The US media's neo-McCarthyite campaign for war against Russia

The ferocious denunciations of Russia that have dominated the American media are aimed at poisoning public sentiment and paving the way for war.

News & Analysis

While decrying "massacre" in Aleppo, US steps up bloodshed in Mosul

The hypocrisy of US denunciations of Syria, Russia and Iran for the suffering in Aleppo is exposed by the plight of the besieged Iraqi city of Mosul.

Dylann Roof convicted on all counts in Charleston church massacre

Trump meets with tech industry leaders

Bakersfield, California police shoot unarmed 73-year-old man

Militarized police deployed to Los Angeles subway system after bomb hoax

Tennessee wrongfully imprisoned man for three decades, provided only $75 compensation

Massive protests in Germany against deportations to Afghanistan

UK Southern Rail strike continues as British Airways cabin crew vote to strike

Social Democratic Party wins Romanian elections

Following Trump election, Mexico begins to move towards deepening ties with China

Corporate tax-dodging in Australia costs billions

Amnesty International reports Fiji's police and military using torture

Commentary

"Sanders in Trump Country": Vermont senator peddles his own brand of economic nationalism

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa

History

This week in history: December 12-18