New Today -- 22 August 2017

Perspective

Behind the political warfare in the US: Rising fears of financial collapse, social unrest

There are growing concerns in US and global financial circles that the rise in the US stock market that accelerated with the election of Donald Trump is heading for a major downturn.

News & Analysis

Trump gives military green light to escalate Afghanistan war

The nationally televised address to a military audience sets the stage for a massive increase in bloodshed in a country where the United States has waged war for 16 years.

Diplomatic row escalates tensions as US limits visa services in Russia

US naval collision raises questions about morale, training

Vice President Pence visits Latin America amid deepening Venezuelan crisis

Growing signs of constitutional breakdown follow repeal of corruption charges against Brazil's President Temer

Polish government demands war reparations from Germany

Youth clashes with police in Paris suburbs point to explosive social tensions

Union isolates Chicago-area auto mechanics strike in its fourth week

Worsening hunger for older Americans

Papua New Guinea government deploys troops to quell opposition

Young doctor suicides point to deteriorating conditions in Australia's health system

Google Censorship

More than two thousand sign petition to stop Google censorship

Commentary

Trump, Charlottesville and Jorg Baberowski

The Grenfell Fire

Anatomy of the Grenfell Tower fire