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Here are the latest news stories from Agence France-Presse (AFP) on world news:
Top Stories
- US, China agree to roll back tariffs: The United States and China have agreed to roll back tariffs on each other's goods as part of a trade deal, the White House announced.
- Iran's Rouhani says US sanctions 'economic terrorism': Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has accused the United States of practicing "economic terrorism" by imposing sanctions on his country.
- North Korea fires multiple missiles: North Korea has fired multiple missiles into the sea, South Korea's military said, in a move that could be a test of its military capabilities.
Regional News
- India's Modi wins landslide election victory: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a landslide election victory, with his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a majority in the country's parliament.
- Sudan's military and protesters agree on power-sharing deal: Sudan's military and protesters have agreed on a power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to civilian rule.
- Brazil's Bolsonaro says he will not run for re-election: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2022, amid growing criticism of his government.
International News
- UK's Johnson says Brexit deal is 'essentially' done: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that a Brexit deal is "essentially" done, despite ongoing negotiations with the European Union.
- Russia's Putin says he will not run for re-election: Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2024, amid growing speculation about his future plans.
- Australia's bushfires continue to rage: Australia's bushfires have continued to rage, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes across the country.
Business News
- Global economy grows at slowest pace in three years: The global economy grew at its slowest pace in three years, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- US stocks surge on trade deal news: US stocks surged on news of a trade deal between the United States and China.
- Oil prices fall on demand concerns: Oil prices fell on concerns about demand, amid a global economic slowdown.
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Agence France-Presse (AFP) on world news.