Global news december 2019

Here are some of the major global news stories from December 2019:

Politics

• The United States and China signed a "Phase One" trade deal on December 13, aimed at reducing tensions and increasing trade between the two countries.
• The United Kingdom's Parliament voted to approve the Brexit withdrawal agreement on December 19, paving the way for the UK to leave the European Union on January 31, 2020.
• The Democratic Party in the United States held its sixth presidential debate on December 19, with candidates including Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren.

Economy

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its global economic growth forecast for 2020 to 3.3%, citing trade tensions and slowing economic growth in major economies.
• The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates to a record low of -0.50% on December 12, in an effort to boost the eurozone economy.
• The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 11, citing a slowdown in the global economy.

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in Wuhan, China a global health emergency on January 30, 2020.
• The first cases of a mysterious illness, later identified as COVID-19, were reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a surge in cases of vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the United States.

Environment

• The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) was held in Madrid, Spain from December 2-13, with world leaders discussing efforts to combat climate change.
• The European Union agreed to a new climate law on December 18, setting a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
• The Australian government faced criticism for its handling of the country's bushfire crisis, which had burned millions of acres of land and killed dozens of people.

Conflict

• The United States and Turkey agreed to a ceasefire in northeastern Syria on December 13, following a Turkish military operation against Kurdish forces.
• The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Gaza Strip targets on December 12, in response to rocket attacks from the territory.
• The Democratic Republic of Congo held presidential elections on December 30, with results still pending.

Sports

• The 2019 Rugby World Cup was held in Japan from September 20 to November 2, with South Africa winning the tournament.
• The 2019 Cricket World Cup was held in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14, with England winning the tournament.
• The 2019-2020 Premier League season in English football began on August 10, with Liverpool winning the title on June 25, 2020.

These are just a few of the major global news stories from December 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!