New Today -- 1 August 2017

Perspective

The US sanctions drive and the danger of war

Amid a mounting domestic political crisis and a breakdown of long-standing alliances, the United States is simultaneously escalating its military threats against nuclear-armed Russia and China.

News & Analysis

White House upheaval continues as General Kelly takes the reins

The retired Marine general's first action as White House chief of staff was to fire Anthony Scaramucci, hired by Trump less than two weeks ago as communications director.

German economy minister threatens counter-measures in response to US sanctions on Russia

Trump imposes sanctions on Maduro after Venezuelan constituent assembly elections

Government, media stoke fear following latest terrorist allegations in Australia

Trump administration moves to undercut Medicaid and Obamacare exchanges

Border agents urged 16-year-old boy to drink liquid meth, resulting in his death

Experts warn of public health crisis as Detroit rejects halt to water shutoffs

18-year-old released from New York's Rikers Island prison after more than a year without trial

Railroad workers at CSX face the dictates of Wall Street

Wildfires in California burn three times the average annual acreage

No prison in England and Wales safe for young people

Britain's National Health Service being gutted through privatisation

Indonesian government bans Hizbut Tahrir

Australia: Official figures continue to cloak jobs crisis

Google Censorship

WSWS reporter: Google becoming "censorship engine"

Commentary

Canada's pseudo left groups seek to revive right-wing NDP

Arts

The Handmaid's Tale: Resistance is not futile

Maruti Suzuki

Sri Lankan free trade workers express solidarity with framed-up Maruti Suzuki workers in India

Socialist Equality Party

Meetings in Australia and New Zealand discuss international significance of Grenfell Tower disaster

SEP meeting attendees speak on the Grenfell Tower tragedy

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: the Americas