New Today -- 17 February 2018

Perspective

The inauguration of Ramaphosa and the degeneration of the ANC

Two things recommend Ramaphosa to the world's bourgeoisiehis fabulous wealth and the fact that he earned it through a readiness to deal ruthlessly with the working class.

News & Analysis

Indictment of Russian nationals used to campaign for censorship and war

The indictments are primarily aimed at providing US media outlets with fodder for their claim that social opposition within the United States is the work of foreign agitators.

Tillerson declares US-Turkey relations in "crisis"

Funerals begin in Florida as details emerge of prior warnings about school shooter

County-wide walkouts spread, as West Virginia teachers demand statewide strike

Report details psychological and health impact of deportation on children

WSWS interviews Fulbright scholar Chris Fradkin on impact of mass deportations

Trump budget proposes massive cuts in food stamps and other social programs

US Judges issue temporary stays of deportations for Christian Indonesians

New York City cop acquitted of the murder of Deborah Danner

UK "gig economy" worker's death tied to no sick pay, no sick leave

Carillion Canada bankruptcy threatens 6,000 jobs

US and India intervene to avert Sri Lankan government collapse

Indian autoworker speaks about life in the "Detroit of South Asia"

Ecuador referendum signals government's further turn to right

Commentary

Marx's analysis of the laws of capital and the share market crisis

Ten years on: The fraud of Australian parliament's "stolen generations" apology

Science

Scientists produce new treatment to block the development of breast cancer

Workers Struggles

General strike in French Polynesia against undermining of pensions

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific