New Today -- 30 December 2017

Perspective

Final reflections on the centennial year of the October Revolution

The commemoration of the centenary of the October Revolution reflected the political interests and outlooks of different class forces.

News & Analysis

Deadly Bronx fire: A tragic product of inequality and social crisis in America

In every sphere of life, New York remains what newly reelected Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio hypocritically promised to change four years ago: two worlds in one city.

New York prepares military-style occupation for New Year's celebration in Times Square

Protests erupt in Morocco after two die working in abandoned mine

US president accuses China of illegal oil transfer to North Korea

Drexel University professor resigns amid death threats from right-wing forces

Trump administration rolls back fines against nursing homes as violations mount

It's the most exhausting time of the year: Amazon, UPS workers denounce grueling holiday conditions

Germany: Demands grow for Merkel's resignation

Italian election campaign officially opens

Alberta's NDP government imposes wage and hiring freezes on public sector

Peru's President Kuczynski pardons Fujimori after surviving impeachment

US and India pressure Sri Lanka over port deal with China

Australian police handed more military weaponry

New Zealand government offers false promises to reduce poverty

Commentary

The ruling class's Christmas message to Grenfell survivors: You will get nothing from us

Arts Review

Best films of 2017, and other matters

Pop and jazz in 2017

Science

Insights into a new class of HIV retroviral drugs

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific