New Today -- 6 July 2018

Perspective

Three years since Syriza's referendum on EU austerity in Greece

Syriza's repudiation of the Greek workers' "no" vote on austerity exposed the class gulf separating the workers from pro-capitalist middle-class parties like Syriza.

News & Analysis

Trump fires opening shot in trade war against China

The US president has already threatened to impose additional tariffs on up to $400 billion worth of Chinese goods if Beijing retaliates.

A global economic "recovery" without wage increases

Billions for war and police-state repression in Germany's grand coalition budget

Germany: Largest ever mass deportation of refugees to Afghanistan

UK mounts fresh offensive against Russia following second alleged novichok poisoning

Pentagon and Iran trade threats over renewed oil sanctions

Mexican president-elect Lpez Obrador embraced by Mexico's business titans

EPA chief resigns amid ethics scandals

Boston subway rider victimized by aged train and the high cost of medical services

Australian business heads warned not to criticise "foreign interference" laws

Australian investigation underscores global health dangers of toxic foam exposure

New Zealand nurses denounce union promotion of sellout deal

Commentary

Portugal's Left Bloc fears backlash for its role propping up Socialist Party

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa