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New Today -- 19 July 2017

Perspective

Poll shows 76 percent of Americans fear a major war

A poll released Tuesday revealed that 76 percent of the American population is worried about the outbreak of a major war, even as the entire political establishment embraces escalating militarism.

News & Analysis

White House and Republicans fail on "repeal and replace" of Obamacare

This turn of events marks a stunning defeat for President Trump, who has made a "repeal and replace" of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) one of his central policy goals.

Labour Shadow Chancellor says Grenfell Tower fire is "social murder": What is he going to do about it?

Residents denounce inequality at fundraising event for Grenfell Tower victims

Socialist Equality Party (UK) members threatened and excluded from Grenfell Tower fundraiser

Trump threatens redoubled economic sanctions against Venezuela

Louisiana woman charged with attempted murder after sheriff's deputy kills her boyfriend

Gatlinburg, Tennessee residents protest city officials' gag on wildfire discussion

Three months after the Meethotamulla disaster in Sri Lanka

India's assertive moves in South China Sea fuel growing tensions with China

Australian government seeks new military call-out powers

Two Greens senators in Australia resign over dual citizenship

Commentary

A portrait of an opportunist coalition in Los Angeles, California

German military historian Snke Neitzel evokes the traditions of Hitler's Wehrmacht

The SPD's "Germany Plan"social democracy shifts further to the right