New Today -- 9 December 2017

Perspective

America's latest "Scarlet Letter" moment

Working people should steer clear of the right-wing "Me Too" campaign.

News & Analysis

Two Palestinians killed, hundreds wounded in clashes following Trump announcement on Jerusalem

Thousands of Palestinians demonstrated in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Friday following Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Brexit talks with EU to proceed after climbdown by UK prime minister

Further signs of looming US war with North Korea

Fires rage across Southern California for fifth day

Video released as cop who killed unarmed Daniel Shaver found not guilty

South Carolina cop sentenced to 20 years for murder of Walter Scott

Trump nominates business ally to head Consumer Product Safety Commission

Canada: Alberta's "united right" elects key Harper aide to lead new party

Germany: Protests against the deportation of refugees

Thai junta uses arms find to justify political repression

Australian maritime union maintains picket at Victorian port

Commentary

Australian actor Geoffrey Rush fights back, suing Daily Telegraph for defamation

Stephen Sewell denounces media witch-hunt against Geoffrey Rush

International Amazon Workers Voice

Amazon workers ask "$100 billion man" Jeff Bezos: where's my cut?

NHS Fightback

UK government accelerates plans to ration and privatise National Health Service

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific