Today's international news in english

Here are some of the top international news stories from around the world, in English:

Politics

• US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to roll back some tariffs as part of a phase-one trade deal, according to sources. The deal is expected to be signed in the coming weeks. (BBC News)
• UK-EU Brexit Talks: The UK and EU have agreed to extend the Brexit transition period until January 31, 2021, to give more time for negotiations. (The Guardian)
• India's Citizenship Amendment Bill: India's parliament has passed a controversial citizenship bill that grants citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries. (Al Jazeera)

Business

• Global Economy: The global economy is expected to grow at its slowest pace in three years, according to the International Monetary Fund. (The New York Times)
• Amazon's Global Expansion: Amazon has announced plans to expand its operations in India, with a new fulfillment center in the city of Mumbai. (The Hindu)
• Tesla's China Sales: Tesla has reported a surge in sales in China, with deliveries up 50% in the fourth quarter of 2019. (Reuters)

Health

• Coronavirus Outbreak: The World Health Organization has reported a surge in new cases of the coronavirus in China, with over 14,000 new cases in the past 24 hours. (The New York Times)
• Ebola Outbreak: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a new outbreak of Ebola, with several cases confirmed in the eastern part of the country. (Al Jazeera)
• Measles Outbreak: The World Health Organization has reported a surge in measles cases globally, with over 10 million cases reported in 2019. (The Guardian)

Environment

• Climate Change: The European Union has agreed to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 55% by 2030, as part of efforts to combat climate change. (The Guardian)
• Wildfires: Australia has reported a surge in wildfires, with over 100 fires burning across the country. (The New York Times)
• Plastic Pollution: The United Nations has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic pollution in the world's oceans. (BBC News)

Sports

• Soccer: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. (The Guardian)
• Tennis: The Australian Open has been postponed until November due to the coronavirus outbreak. (The New York Times)
• Cricket: India has won the Test series against New Zealand, with a victory in the third Test match. (The Hindu)

These are just a few of the top international news stories from around the world.