New Today -- 29 March 2019

Perspective

Xi Jinping tours Europe amid growing divisions between America and EU

As bitter tensions erupt between Washington and the European Union over China's policies in Eurasia, European imperialism is furiously rearming.

News & Analysis

US detaining immigrants under highway overpass in Texas amid renewed crackdown

Amidst a media blackout, the Trump administration is arresting unprecedented numbers of immigrants at the border while demanding the expansion of internment camps.

Outrage grows over leaked government database targeting journalists, activists at US-Mexico border

After fascist attack, New Zealand government enacts gun control measures

Emboldened by Trump, Brazil's Bolsonaro orders military to celebrate 1964 coup

UK Conservatives' rampant Islamophobia and racism covered up by party tops, downplayed by media

Xi signs strategic EU-China deals amid growing EU-US tensions

Mounting warnings of a global recession

"Progressive" Philadelphia District Attorney exposed by appeal of Mumia Abu-Jamal ruling

Chicago mayoral run-off: The cost-cutter or the cop?

Striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians hold successful free concerts

Musicians, youth and workers speak in support of Chicago Symphony Orchestra strike

San Diego teachers and parents left in the dark as school district threatens massive budget cuts

The Fight Against Fascism

Detroit autoworkers discuss upcoming meetings on "The Threat of Fascism and How to Fight it"

Free Assange and Manning!

US journalist exposes Julian Assange's prison-like conditions

IYSSE at San Diego State University holds rally to defend Chelsea Manning

Commentary

Lessons of the Matamoros workers' rebellion: Part two

Science

Bone marrow transplant removes HIV from a second patient

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa