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Here are some of the latest international news stories:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (BBC)
• The European Union has launched a new sanctions regime against Belarus, targeting individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses. (Al Jazeera)
• The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed on a new Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period to end on December 31, 2020. (The Guardian)

Economy

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2020, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)
• The World Bank has approved a $12 billion loan for India to help the country recover from the pandemic. (The Hindu)
• The European Central Bank has announced a new stimulus package to support the eurozone economy. (Financial Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 1 million new cases reported in the past week. (WHO)
• The United States has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with over 100,000 new cases reported. (CNN)
• The European Union has approved a new vaccine against COVID-19, which is expected to be rolled out across the region in the coming weeks. (Euronews)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in several parts of the country. (Al Jazeera)
• The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria. (The New York Times)
• The conflict in Yemen has continued to worsen, with reports of widespread famine and disease. (The Guardian)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. (The Guardian)
• The European Union has announced plans to become carbon neutral by 2050. (Euronews)
• The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of the bushfire crisis, with thousands of people forced to flee their homes. (The Sydney Morning Herald)

These are just a few of the latest international news stories. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic or region, feel free to ask!