New Today -- 13 May 2017

Perspective

The political and social roots of the Democratic Party's anti-Russia hysteria

The crisis surrounding the firing of FBI Director James Comey has been seized on by the Democratic Party and much of the media to escalate their anti-Russian campaign.

News & Analysis

Hundreds of US citizens arrested in joint immigration-police roundup

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents working with local law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 1,300 people since March.

Trump threatens Comey over leaked account of White House dinner

UK Labour Party adopts pro-business, militarist election manifesto

What is in the UK Labour Party's manifesto?

Germany resurrects conscription

Worldwide ransomware attack linked to hacked NSA cyberwarfare arsenal

Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship released from prison

Veterans Affairs to close more than 1,110 facilities

BC Liberals cling to power after election ends in dead heat

Australian Labor's budget reply and the fear of political unrest

Library jobs cut in New Zealand's biggest city

Commentary

British ruling elite celebrates falling life expectancy as boon for pension fund deficits

Arts

Jonathan Demme (1944-2017): A talented filmmaker and a victim of stagnant times

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific