New Today -- 1 March 2019

Perspective

The Trump presidency: From the Manhattan underworld to the White House

The day-long testimony by former Trump "fixer" Michael Cohen gave a glimpse of the gangsterism out of which the Trump presidency has emerged.

News & Analysis

Netanyahu to face charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust

The indictment announcement comes amidst mounting tensions within the Israeli political establishment exacerbated by Netanyahu's increasingly pronounced far-right orientation, including the cultivation of neo-fascist forces.

Teacher anger exploding across the United States

India and Pakistan issue fresh war threats

Second summit between Trump and Kim collapses with no agreement

Australian government refuses to defend Julian Assange

Enforcement and technology key issues in China trade deal, Lighthizer tells US Congress

Single mother and healthcare worker jailed for three days in Indiana over unpaid ambulance bill

Latest collision on Long Island Rail Road shows fatal consequences of system-wide neglect

Hundreds laid off at Activision Blizzard and other video game companies

UK: Scapegoating of firefighters for Grenfell deaths exposes fraud of official inquiry

Report: British Columbia mental health problems on the rise

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa