New Today -- 4 February 2017

Perspective

Trump browbeats Australian "ally"

Just two weeks in office, Trump's aggressive "America First" economic nationalism and militarism are sending political shockwaves around the world.

News & Analysis

Trump issues orders to roll back bank regulations

Nothing could more clearly expose the farce of Trump's pretensions to be a champion of the American worker than his drive to lift all restraints on the financial oligarchy.

US defence secretary threatens North Korea with "overwhelming" force

Democrats back Trump administration's new sanctions against Iran

EU summit marks escalation of conflict between Europe and US

German Chancellor Merkel meets Erdogan ahead of EU summit in Malta

Trump threatens to send US troops to Mexico in conversation with Pea Nieto

FBI secret manuals allow for warrantless stalking of journalists

Protests continue against corruption in Romania

Theresa May's White Paper offers no plan for post-Brexit Britain

London's Haringey Labour council launches 2 billion privatisation

Corruption allegations undermine French presidential candidate Franois Fillon

Australian prime minister's speech points to growing political crisis

Bangladesh government continues repression of apparel workers

Pittsburgh community college students and staff speak on hunger

GM Canada slashes CAMI workforce in Ontario

Commentary

Why is the New York Times promoting the "black bloc"?

Arts

Black Mirror: A murky reflection

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific