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New Today -- 12 October 2017

Perspective

The US on the brink of war with North Korea

As Trump faces a mounting political crisis at home, the US president may see a war with North Korea as a means of shoring up his administration and crushing domestic political opposition.

News & Analysis

Spain moves toward military rule in Catalonia

As the Spanish army prepared to deploy armored units to Catalonia, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced plans to suspend the Catalan regional government.

Mounting political crisis in Washington amidst talk of removal of Trump

At least 23 dead as reports point to electrical infrastructure as possible cause of California fires

NFL commissioner announces plans against anthem protests

African American man attacked by white supremacists in Charlottesville charged with felony

Schuble calls for the continuation of austerity policies in Germany and Europe

Growth to rise but wages continue to fall, says IMF

Saudi Arabia pivots to Russia

Populist senator to resign from Australian parliament and contest state election

Burma: Pogroms continue against Rohingya Muslims

Mass demonstrations rock Kenya as Odinga withdraws from election re-run

Commentary

The politics of the Harvey Weinstein scandal

Podemos' call for dialogue on Catalonia: A political trap with deadly consequences

Autoworkers struggles

Talks resume in CAMI strike as Unifor continues to isolate embattled workers