New Today -- 28 April 2018

Perspective

"Old Europe" comes to Washington

Fifteen years ago, the European powers opposed the US-British invasion of Iraq. Now they are scrambling to serve as junior partners in the new carve-up of the Middle East.

News & Analysis

Trump lauds "declaration for peace" on Korean Peninsula

The political shift in barely two monthsfrom ominous threats of war to the Korean leaders hugging each otheris a measure of the volatility produced by growing US-China tensions.

Arizona teachers rally for second day, further walkout expected Monday

Graduate student-workers strike faces continued intransigence from Columbia University

Teachers union celebrates alliance with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Israel again opens fire on Gaza protesters, killings three and wounding hundreds

Autoworkers denounce company-UAW scheme to hire low paid workers in the face of mass layoffs

Refinery explosions rock Texas and Wisconsin

Video shows police attacking former NFL player in Atlanta parking lot

Ontario Liberals give boost to Unifor union raiding strategy

German Chancellor Merkel and Donald Trump hold tense meeting in Washington

UK: Brexit divisions threaten government defeat

UK universities being integrated into military-security apparatus

Australian government prepares budget and possible early election

New Zealand prime minister strengthens military ties with France

Commentary

How Google, Facebook and Twitter are manipulating the Mexican presidential electionsPart 1

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific