New Today -- 1 September 2017

Perspective

UN says 27 dying each day in US-led siege of Raqqa

The mass killing in the Syrian city of Raqqa is part of an arc of US slaughter, stretching from the Horn of Africa through the Middle East and into South Asia.

News & Analysis

Death toll expected to rise as chemical explosions add to devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey

Officials at every level of government continue to congratulate themselves on their response to the storm, while the endless media commentary avoids any discussion of those responsible for the disaster.

More than 80 percent of homeowners impacted by Harvey lack flood insurance

Former Shell Oil civil engineer and Berkeley Professor Emeritus Robert Bea speaks on Hurricane Harvey

Government indifference leads to vast death toll in South Asian floods

Pakistan boycotts talks with US, rejects role for India in Afghanistan

French President Macron unveils decrees to destroy Labour Code

Earthquake on Italian island of Ischia: Grief is mixed with anger

Social Democrat Chancellor candidate Schulz calls for well-equipped German army

Anti-immigrant Texas bill SB4 implemented despite suspension of some key provisions

Trump begins campaign for huge tax cut for business and the wealthy

After five months on strike, Spectrum workers in New York-New Jersey must break union-imposed isolation

Venezuela nears default after US imposes sanctions on economy

Australian government urges universities to tear up staff conditions

Google Censorship

Over three thousand sign WSWS petition against Google censorship

Centenary of the Russian Revolution

Leaders of the Russian Revolution: Ivar Tenisovich Smilga (1892-1937)

Commentary

Channel Four News anchor Jon Snow: From mea culpas over Grenfell Tower to demands for censorship

International Amazon Workers Voice

Single mother in Pittsburgh fired by Amazon for not working forced overtime