New Today -- 16 June 2017

Perspective

The political significance of the shooting attack on US congressmen

The tragedy of Hodgkinson's life is that he saw no way out from a political system dominated by the super-rich and no way to address his grievances through the existing organizations.

News & Analysis

UK: May forced to call public inquiry into Grenfell Tower fire

With many people still to be accounted for from a building that was home to between 500 and 600 people, London's Metropolitan Police announced that the death toll from Wednesday's fire had reached 17.

US Senate health bill drafted in secrecy: A conspiracy against the health care of millions

Special counsel reportedly investigating Trump for obstruction of justice

Australian prime minister ridicules Trump as a buffoon and Russian stooge

Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy fatally shoots 19-year-old after traffic violation

Trump administration's immigration raids target persecuted Iraqi nationals

Growing fissures in Maduro government as Venezuelan protests continue

German government hosts major conference on Africa

Germany decides on massive tightening of security laws

Divisions erupt in neo-fascist National Front during French legislative election

Canada's ruling elite applauds Liberals' military spending hike

Energy policy impasse highlights Australian political disarray

Sri Lankan government calls for police "action" against anti-Muslim violence

Free the Maruti Suzuki workers!

Maruti Suzuki worker condemns court verdict as "pre-determined"

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa