New Today -- 7 May 2019

Perspective

US threatens Iran with war

The reckless and criminal character of Washington's actions cannot be exaggerated. A US attack on Iran threatens to ignite a Mideast-wide war and rapidly draw in the other imperialist and great powers.

News & Analysis

White House to push ahead on new tariff threats against China

Trump's announcement of a tariff hike on Sunday brought a sharp reaction on global markets with the Shanghai index finishing down almost 6 percent yesterday after its worst day for more than three years.

After nearly two months in jail, Chelsea Manning submits powerful appeal for release

Democrats line up behind Trump's war on immigrants

In wake of Venezuela coup fiasco, US military threats mount

Conflicts flare between Trump and House Democrats

UK: Renewed Brexit talks deepen splits in both Conservatives and Labour

Germany: FDP Congress tacks to the right

Fiat Chrysler uses robocall to announce more layoffs at Belvidere, Illinois, plant

New Orleans Times-Picayune lays off its entire staff

Thousands of jobs threatened at Bombardier plants in Belfast and Casablanca

After Matamoros strikes, Mexican government enacts bill for "democratic unions"

Labor leader makes phony populist pitch at Australian election launch

International Online May Day Rally 2019

The persecution of Assange and Manning is an attack on the working class

Greetings to Chinese workers and youth on the centenary of the May 4 movement

Free Assange and Manning

Video: At Sydney rally Assange's father demands Australian government secure son's release

Britain: National Union of Journalists World Press Freedom Day event ignores Julian Assange

SEP (Australia) Election Campaign

Vote Socialist Equality Party! No to War and Austerity! For Socialism and Internationalism!