New Today -- 16 March 2017

Perspective

US health care debate: A bipartisan drive to lower life expectancy

The current debate obscures the basic motivation guiding both big business parties: to restrict access to affordable health care and sharply reduce the lifespan of American workers.

News & Analysis

Federal judge halts new Trump travel ban

The ruling cites numerous statements by candidate Donald Trump declaring his intention to bar Muslims from entering the United States.

Auto bosses, UAW join Trump at Michigan event to push nationalism and militarism

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte wins out against far-right challenger

European court rules in favour of headscarf ban at workplaces

US Fed lifts interest rate and reassures markets

AFRICOM spearheads escalation of US "scramble for Africa"

Alabama police officer cleared in 2014 shooting of man holding wallet

Chicago schools and water infrastructure plagued by lead contamination

Rockford, Illinois public school employees go on strike

Top British state schools exclude working-class children

Inflated prices and a dire shortage of new housing in London

IMF demands "decisive action" on Sri Lankan austerity cuts

Australian public hospitals relying on private patients

Centenary of the Russian Revolution

The Revolution in Russia

Commentary

Nationalist groups in Tamil diaspora seek deal with Trump at UN