New Today -- 31 May 2017

Perspective

Manuel Noriega and US militarism

The December 1989 US invasion of Panama and toppling of Noriega set the pattern for the escalating series of US wars and interventions that were to follow.

News & Analysis

Investigation of White House-Russia ties expands to Trump's personal lawyer

The Democratic Party has completely aligned itself with the most rabidly anti-Russian factions of the state and made this question of imperialist policy the basis of its opposition to Trump.

Senator John McCain visits Australia to reinforce US alliance

US anti-missile test sends warning to North Korea

French media hail Macron's moves away from US anti-Russian policies

Left Party campaigns for German imperialism

Quebec government adopts law to break construction workers' strike

As Tories slip in the polls, British media goes on the offensive against Corbyn

UK: Green Party stands aside for pro-European Union candidates

Thousands of workers on strike at Freeport mine in Papua

Kenyan doctors union threatens strike over stalled March agreement

Commentary

German Professor Baberowski explains his far-right agenda

Why did the New York Times hire neoconservative columnist Bret Stephens?

International Amazon Workers Voice

German Amazon worker denounces company's collective punishment tactics