New Today -- 21 June 2017

Perspective

The US escalation in Syria and the threat of world war

The seriousness of the rising tensions between Washington and Moscow was underscored Tuesday with Australia's announcement that it is grounding its planes that have been flying over Syria.

News & Analysis

US hospital visits due to opioid issues top one million a year

Visits to emergency rooms and inpatient stays for opioid-related issues are skyrocketing, straining treatment facilities in rural areas and urban centers alike.

Trump takes another step towards war with North Korea

UK's Daily Mail tries to scapegoat resident for Grenfell Tower inferno

UK government deregulation led to Grenfell Tower inferno

Dashcam video of Philando Castile shooting released; Seattle police kill pregnant mother of four

Truck drivers strike at Los Angeles-Long Beach ports

Notorious New York City landlord Steve Croman sentenced to jail

German Greens seek powerat any price

Australia: Telstra announces 1,400 job cuts

Infighting in Tamil party signifies deep political crisis in Sri Lanka

Commentary

The Democrats' fraudulent opposition to Trumpcare

Baberowski acknowledges his right-wing extremist role models

Centenary of the Russian Revolution

Speech on the question of war

Free the Maruti Suzuki workers!

Lawyer for Maruti Suzuki workers denounces frame-up

Arts

A spook comes out of the woodwork to attack Brad Pitt's War Machine