Today on the WSWS

New Today -- 11 October 2017

Perspective

The New York Times and the criminalization of dissent

The unsubstantiated charges of Russian interference in the US elections have developed into an increasingly frenzied campaign to associate all opposition within the United States to the actions of a "foreign enemy."

News & Analysis

Catalan premier affirms right to independence from Spain, but delays formal declaration

Regional premier Carles Puigdemont delivered his speech amid an unfolding Spanish military and police intervention into Catalonia and the looming threat of a bloody crackdown.

US army chief urges greater "combat readiness" for war with North Korea

Australia deploys for war with North Korea and confrontation with China

Trump to light fuse under Iran nuclear deal, as part of more aggressive anti-Iran strategy

Northern California wildfires leave at least 15 dead, 200 missing

White House prepares executive order undercutting Obamacare

Trump administration axes Obama-era climate regulations

Germany's conservative parties shift further to the right

Attack in 2016 on Munich shopping centre was an act of right-wing terrorism

British Clinical Commissioning Group to slash health services in Dorset

Indian economy in a downward spiral

Students oppose Indian government's new university entrance exam

Arts Review

A Season in France, Catch the Wind, Arrhythmia, Sweet Country: The refugee crisis, social disintegration in Russia

Commentary

Democratic Party donors funnel millions to protest groups