New Today -- 2 March 2017

Perspective

Wall Street, media celebrate Trump's address to Congress

Wall Street soared to record highs as media commentators praised Trump's speech, which promised tax cuts for businesses, the slashing of workplace and anti-pollution regulations, and a massive military build-up.

News & Analysis

Washington accuses Russia of bombing US-backed forces in Syria

The incident underscores the explosive character of the Syria conflict, which could rapidly escalate into a direct clash between nuclear-armed powers.

US, South Korea mount massive joint military exercises

US immigration authorities expand dragnet raids

Immigration under capitalism: Life and death along the US-Mexico border

US private prison industry thrives under Trump

The Obamas sign reported $65 million book deal

UAW orders thousands of Caterpillar workers to stay on the job as contract expires

Boil advisory issued in Detroit following water system malfunction

UK Supreme Court upholds minimum income immigration rule

India: Million-strong bank workers' strike opposes Modi's big business "reforms"

Peruvian president wanted in Odebrecht corruption scandal

IMF head to visit Sri Lanka to demand more austerity measures

Australian unions and Labor Party launch bogus campaign over penalty rate cuts

IYSSE

New York University professors speak out to defend IYSSE club status and support free speech

Stop the shift to the right at Humboldt University!

Commentary

A revealing episode: Sanders applauds Trump during speech before Congress

Arts

Filmmaking in "apocalyptic" times