Cic news october 2018

Here are some of the top news stories from October 2018, as reported by CNN International:

Politics

• US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and agree to a 90-day ceasefire in the trade war between the two countries.
• The US Senate votes to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as the next Supreme Court Justice, despite allegations of sexual misconduct.
• The European Union and the United Kingdom agree on a draft Brexit deal, which outlines the terms of the UK's departure from the EU.

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 800 points in a single day, its largest one-day drop since October 2011, amid concerns over the trade war and global economic growth.
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cuts its forecast for global economic growth in 2019, citing rising trade tensions and slowing growth in major economies.
• The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the third time in 2018, citing a strong economy and low unemployment.

World News

• A magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia, triggering a tsunami that kills over 2,000 people and leaves thousands more missing or injured.
• The United States, France, and the United Kingdom launch airstrikes against Syrian government targets in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack.
• The European Union imposes sanctions on Russia over the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK.

Sports

• The Boston Red Sox win the World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5.
• The New England Patriots defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, extending their winning streak to 9 games.
• The US Open tennis tournament is won by Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic.

Entertainment

• The 60th Annual Grammy Awards take place, with Childish Gambino winning Record of the Year and Album of the Year.
• The 76th Golden Globe Awards are held, with "Bohemian Rhapsody" winning Best Motion Picture - Drama and "The Americans" winning Best Television Series - Drama.
• The 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards are held, with "A Star is Born" winning Best Picture and "The Favourite" winning Best Comedy.

These are just a few of the top news stories from October 2018. If you're looking for more specific information or would like me to provide more details on any of these stories, feel free to ask!