New Today -- 20 April 2017

Perspective

Science and Socialism

Hundreds of thousands of scientists and other professionals, together with students and working people, will take part this Saturday in the worldwide March for Science.

News & Analysis

France announces major military deployment on presidential election day

After the arrest of two suspected Islamic State sympathizers, authorities plan to deploy 50,000 soldiers and policemen on Sunday for the first round of presidential elections.

UK parliament votes for snap June 8 general election

US vice president warns North Korea "the sword is ready"

US secretary of state issues war threat against Iran

British autoworkers strike BMW to defend pensions

First reported deportation of "DREAMer" immigrant protected under Obama-era program

Small uptick in growth but major downside risks remain, says IMF

Special election for House seat in Georgia heads to June runoff

Flint mayor proposes to stay with Detroit water

Forty percent of Michigan households struggle to make ends meet

Burqa ban included in German union contract

Bulgaria: New government to include fascist parties

Incumbent Jakarta governor defeated in bitter electoral contest

Turnbull government announces anti-immigrant "Australia first" policies

Commentary

The silence of the pseudo-left on the danger of war

Sanders begins nationwide tour to promote Democratic Party