New Today -- 12 August 2017

Perspective

The world on the brink

The bellicose language coming from the man in charge of the most powerful military force on the planet is generating increasing shock and fear that nuclear war could break out at any moment.

News & Analysis

Defense Secretary "Mad Dog" Mattis visits Google and Amazon

Mattis' visit indicates the increasingly vital role played by the US tech giants not just in the conduct of wars abroad, but in the censorship and suppression of political opposition at home.

New Orleans drainage system in shambles with more rain on the way

Thousands flock to free medical care event in Detroit

Trump sends mixed signals as conflict over Russia investigation intensifies

Australian government commits to a US-led war on North Korea

Sales declines at US department stores belie claims of economic recovery

The danger of nuclear war in North Korea and the return of German militarism

France boosts trade ties with Iran despite US sanction threats

Germany: The end of the Social Democratic-Green coalition in Lower Saxony

Emergency evacuation of four south London tower blocks

London: Ledbury estate residents speak about evacuation from their homes

New Zealand Green Party co-leader resigns

Kenyan elections take place under threat of crackdown

Arts

British Library exhibition treats Russian Revolution from a hostile standpoint

Commentary

After the Grenfell fire: Britain's Observer defends the role of the mainstream media

The road forward for Sri Lankan workers after the betrayal of the CPC strike

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific