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Here are some recent news updates from around the world:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. (Source: BBC)
• The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will be put to a vote in the UK Parliament. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the US has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, following allegations of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the World Bank predicting a 2.5% growth rate in 2020. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The tech giant, Huawei, has announced plans to launch its own operating system, in response to US sanctions. (Source: The Verge)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US has reported its first case of Wuhan coronavirus, with the patient being treated in a hospital in Washington state. (Source: The Washington Post)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, can help treat severe cases of COVID-19. (Source: The Lancet)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that it will be suspending its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has also suspended its season, following a player testing positive for COVID-19. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Australian Open tennis tournament has been postponed due to the pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced its nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: Variety)
• The music streaming service, Spotify, has launched a new feature that allows users to create their own playlists. (Source: The Verge)
• The popular TV show, "Game of Thrones," has won a record-breaking 38 Emmy Awards. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!