New Today -- 18 March 2016

Perspective

Syrian war enters sixth year with graver dangers still ahead

The recent "cessation of hostilities" and partial withdrawal of Russian forces will not stop the escalation of US militarism in the region and beyond.

News & Analysis

Michigan governor, EPA head testify on Flint water crisis

The same day as Rick Snyder and Gina McCarthy testified before Congress, USA Today reported that up to one-fifth of America's water systems may be contaminated with lead.

Two prosecutors who covered up police killings lose primary elections

UAW pushes local deals past opposition at GM Lordstown plant

Washington DC forced to suspend all metro service due to electrical fires

US drug prices doubled since 2011

European Union chiefs determined to reach deal with Turkey to deter refugees

Podemos enters government talks with Spain's social democrats, conservatives

Living standards fall and discontent rises in Russia

Germany: Siemens cuts another 2,500 jobs

Australia: Fairfax journalists strike over job cuts

Australian journalists condemn the axing of more Fairfax jobs

Anti-protest laws attack democratic rights in Australia

Manitoba aboriginal youth suicides exemplify systemic crisis

The Crisis in Detroit and Flint

Video: Lead poisoning discussed at Flint water event

Commentary

The pseudo-left's nationalist "Leave" campaign in the UK Brexit referendum

Science

Scientists use gravity to map Earth's ocean floor

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa