New Today -- 30 January 2018

Perspective

The Economist: Humanity teeters on the brink of world war

The latest issue of the London weekly declares that the past quarter century of bloody conflicts is just the prelude to an even more horrific future.

News & Analysis

As Trump, Republicans move to derail Russia probe, Democrats rush to defend FBI

Throughout the increasingly bitter Russia investigation, the Democrats have assumed the role of patriotic defenders of the intelligence and police agencies.

Trump unveils sweeping attack on immigrants in reform proposal

US autoworkers want to overturn contracts UAW signed after corporate bribes

Questions remain one month after death of auto parts worker in Western Michigan

Four months of life in the dark after Hurricane Maria

Renewed push for Australia to build nuclear weapons

Polish government seeks to criminalize mention of Polish crimes during the Holocaust

Germany: Why is the SPD youth wing campaigning against a grand coalition?

UK NHS faces further attacks with introduction of "accountable care organisations"

Flint, Michigan court hearings highlight widespread collusion in water crisis cover-up

San Diego mayor outlines impending crackdown on homeless

Another rapid rise in Australia's prison population

Arts Review

Netflix: The Crown Season TwoApologetics for the monarchy as sun sets on British Empire

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: The Americas