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New Today -- 29 November 2018

Perspective

Ukraine's provocation in the Azov Sea

The Ukrainian military, with the support of high-level figures within the US state, has instigated a major international crisis ahead of this week's G20 summit.

News & Analysis

Autoworkers' outrage grows over GM plant closings

GM workers at the threated Lordstown, Ohio and Detroit-Hamtramck plants and other autoworkers spoke out against the shutdown of five plants in the US and Canada.

US airstrikes kill at least 30 civilians in Afghanistan

US administration signals unconditional backing for Saudi regime as Senate votes on Yemen war

Democrats nominate Pelosi as House speaker, reelect top aides

Mississippi runoff election ends with Republican victory

Trump escalates tariff threats against China on eve of G20 summit

Transgender asylum seeker beaten in US custody before her death, according to autopsy

US Fed chairman's speech boosts Wall Street

Chinese consulate in Pakistan attacked by Balochi separatists

Intensifying US pressure on New Zealand government over China

Combustible cladding doomed Grenfell Tower within 10 minutes of initial fire

New "Corbyn council" in Haringey, London demands more cuts

‬Greyhound axes bus service across Western Canada

Baby's death on Australia's Gold Coast points to worsening social conditions

Featured Commentary

New York Times: Our crime was telling the truth

Sanders declares caravan members lack a "credible" claim to asylum

Arts Review

Green Book and At Eternity's Gate: Overcoming racism and painter Vincent van Gogh's final years