New Today -- 3 February 2017

Perspective

Washington's war threat against Iran

It would be a dangerous mistake to believe that the actions of the Trump White House are the result of mere improvisation or impulse. Rather, they are part of a definite plan.

News & Analysis

US Congress begins repeal of anti-pollution regulations

The first legislative act under the Trump administration will repeal a regulation on coal companies that dump mine waste into mountain streams and rivers throughout Appalachia.

Federal employees resist administration attempts to impose media gags

Trump dresses down Australian prime minister

Police, National Guard raid Dakota Access pipeline protest camp, arrest 76

Trump threatens UC Berkeley funding cut after protest against fascistic provocateur

Harley-Davidson execs, union leaders meet with Trump at the White House

Illinois governor threatens to dispatch National Guard if state workers strike

German Green Party leader demands Europe "grow up in terms of power politics"

Divisions widen in Spanish ruling class over relations with US

Indian budget tabled amid demonetisation shock, mounting economic uncertainty

Former Sri Lanka president intensifies efforts to resume power

Australian Greens put forward nationalist trap for anti-Trump sentiment

Commentary

The Obamas prepare to cash in

IYSSE

Hundreds attend IYSSE rallies to defend immigrant rights in New York and San Diego

Successful IYSSE meeting on Trump at Ruhr University in Bochum

Arts

Lion: A former homeless child searches for his town

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa