New Today -- 24 December 2018

Perspective

Trump administration in question as political warfare in Washington intensifies

In Trump's foreign policy shifts, the Democrats, speaking for the military and intelligence apparatus, see an abandonment of what they consider to be the fundamental premise of American geostrategy.

News & Analysis

At least 280 dead as tsunami hits Indonesian settlements

The devastation caused by what are termed natural disasters is compounded by inadequate warning systems and infrastructure, and by the poverty that is rife in the region.

US government shutdown may extend into January

European powers condemn Trump's withdrawal from Syria

French "yellow vest" protesters mount pre-Christmas protest against Macron

Commercy "yellow vest" protesters hold second Popular Assembly

Autoworkers at JLR and Vauxhalls UK face thousands of job losses

Nissan to lay off 1,000 Mexican autoworkers

January 10 strike date set for 33,000 Los Angeles teachers

Virginia teachers plan statewide protest to demand school funding

Meeting on Oakland school closure expresses hostility to attacks on public education

Blackwater mercenary convicted of first-degree murder in Iraq massacre

Union shuts down manufacturing workers strike in Wisconsin

A tale of two cities: Grenfell Tower and the "ultra-luxury" lives of the super-rich

RMT union cancels three strikes on London Underground

As Australian government unravels, Labor prepares to take office

New Zealand government calls for greater US military presence in the Pacific

Commentary

Yet another murder that wasn't: The Perepilichny case and the anti-Russia campaign

Arts Review

Mary Queen of Scots and The Favourite: The unimpressive recent results of "women in film"

This week in history

This week in history: December 24-30