New Today -- 30 August 2017

Perspective

The Houston flood, the anarchy of the capitalist market and the case for socialist planning

Twelve years after Katrina, nothing has been done to strengthen flood control systems and build up the social infrastructure to limit the impact of major storms.

News & Analysis

Reservoir breaches in Houston threaten more death and destruction

While floodwaters continued to rise in Houston, Governor Abbott and President Trump traded praises on the wonderful work they were doing in the Harvey disaster.

Trump threatens North Korea with war

Australian government offers to send troops to the Philippines

Judge quashes lawsuit by Sanders supporters against DNC

Serious outbreaks of syphilis and hepatitis underscore social crisis in America

GM Cami workers authorize strike in Canada

German court issues draconian ruling against Hamburg G20 protester

Germany: Policeman and lawyer conspire to murder left-wing politicians

Corbyn and Labour backtrack on Brexit

Unions help Caterpillar restructure with closure of Belgian operations

Sri Lanka's port deal with China increases concerns in US and India

Burmese military steps up brutal crackdown on Rohingya Muslims

Australian property bubble fuelling mortgage stress

Arts

Ingrid Goes West and Wind River: Hardly scratching the surface