New Today -- 12 September 2017

Perspective

Sixteen years after 9/11: lies, hypocrisy and militarism

The media has largely blacked out new revelations of the direct role of Saudi Arabia, one of Washington's closest Mideast allies, in preparing the attacks.

News & Analysis

UN Security Council imposes severe sanctions on North Korea

Far from easing tensions in North East Asia, the UN resolution sets the stage for further US provocations and heightens the danger of military conflict.

Thirteen million without power, seven dead after Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc in Florida

Petrochemical giants dumped deadly carcinogens during Hurricane Harvey

New York Times stokes anti-Russia campaign to promote Facebook, Twitter censorship

Worker exposes deadly conditions at Detroit area US Steel mill

Hundreds of thousands march in Catalonia as Madrid aims to block independence referendum

Macron goes to Greece: "Radical left" Tsipras welcomes ex-banker turned French president

UK: Tony Blair calls for anti-immigration policies to stop Brexit

Plans for major military build-up after Germany's federal election

India, China attempt to reset relations after border crisis

More Australian troops to be sent to the Philippines

Sri Lankan president desperately tries to rally support

Australia: Turnbull government expands "cashless welfare card"

Obituary

A remembrance of my sister, Cynthia Brust Moore

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: The Americas