New Today -- 6 July 2017

Perspective

US exploits North Korean missile test to threaten war and isolate China

The Trump administration is returning to the bellicose anti-China stance that characterised his campaign in the presidential election.

News & Analysis

Xi's visit to Berlin highlights growing US-EU conflicts before G20 summit

As Trump arrived in Poland, Xi's state visit in Berlin highlighted growing US-EU tensions over Asia.

Australian government lines up behind US threats to North Korea and China

China and Russia forge closer ties against US

Many questions in Detroit GM plant explosion

Banks, bondholders driving the legal conflict over Flint's water supply

US police out in force for Fourth of July holiday

Disputes sharpen in Canadian ruling elite over its China policy

UK Labour leader Corbyn appoints opponents to cabinet as Blairite right wing continue to plot

German Christian Democrats' election programme calls for increased state powers

New York Times backs calls for Catalan independence referendum

Studies reveal stark health divide in Australia

The Grenfell Tower Fire

London residents on the Grenfell fire: "All they want to do is maximise their profits"

Commentary

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren joins push for US escalation in Afghanistan

Germany's foreign policy shift 2.0: A call for German imperialism to "get going"