New Today -- 11 April 2017

Perspective

Pseudo-left endorses imperialist onslaught against Syria

The middle-class political parties with roots in the anti-war protest movement of the 1960s have become cheerleaders for US imperialism.

News & Analysis

White House threatens more strikes on Syria

The threat of renewed US military action against Syria followed a Russian-Iranian warning that such action would cross "red lines," prompting retaliation in kind.

China fears US military attack on North Korea

China offers plan to ease trade tensions with US

Egyptian junta imposes state of emergency after attacks on Coptic churches

Mlenchon gains in French presidential polls after Trump's strike on Syria

Small turnouts for Podemos-led demonstrations in Spain

Three dead in San Bernardino, Californian school shooting

Video showing police dragging passenger from United Airlines flight sparks outrage

Gorsuch restores ultra-right majority on US Supreme Court

Super-rich in America live 15 years longer than the poorest 1 percent

Chicago Teachers Union calls off one-day strike vote

Subprime auto loans threaten new crisis

Eleven percent of Chile marches against for-profit pension scheme

Australian government revokes Palestinian activist's visa

Commentary

What is behind the German drive to war with Syria?

French NPA candidate Philippe Poutou defends Trump's bombing of Syria

Free the Maruti Suzuki workers!

The frame-up of the Maruti Suzuki workersPart 3: The prosecution's untenable "mob attack" narrative

Indian railway and transport workers denounce Maruti Suzuki frame-up

NHS Fightback

UK: Oppose health care cuts, redundancies and privatisation of the National Health Service

Occupational therapist and service user condemn attack on Bournemouth Intermediate Care Team

Arts

Art and Revolution: Should art be judged on the basis of race and gender?

Workers Struggles

No to San Diego school layoffs! Defend the right to high quality public education!

Mexican autoworkers strike, protests against IMF-dictated price hikes hit Suriname