World news headlines today

Here are some of the top world news headlines today:

Politics

• US and China Reach Trade Deal: The two countries have agreed on a phase one trade deal, which includes a reduction in tariffs and increased Chinese purchases of US goods. (BBC News)
• UK Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit: The UK Parliament has voted to delay Brexit until January 31, 2020, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's request for a three-month extension was approved. (The Guardian)
• Iran's Supreme Leader Warns of 'War' if US Attacks: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any US attack on Iran would be met with a "crushing" response. (Al Jazeera)

Conflict

• Syrian Government Forces Launch Attack on Rebel-Held Town: The Syrian government has launched an attack on the rebel-held town of Maarat al-Numan, killing at least 10 people. (Reuters)
• Taliban Attack on Afghan Military Base Kills 10: A Taliban attack on an Afghan military base in the eastern province of Nangarhar has killed at least 10 people. (AP News)
• Israeli Military Strikes Gaza Strip: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, killing at least three Palestinians. (Haaretz)

Economy

• Global Economic Growth Slows: The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for global economic growth, citing trade tensions and slowing economic activity. (The New York Times)
• US Unemployment Rate Falls to 50-Year Low: The US unemployment rate has fallen to a 50-year low of 3.5%, according to the Labor Department. (CNBC)
• China's Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in 29 Years: China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 29 years in the third quarter, according to official data. (Bloomberg)

Health

• Ebola Outbreak in Congo Spreads to Uganda: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to neighboring Uganda, where a case has been confirmed. (The Washington Post)
• Measles Outbreak in Samoa Kills 62: A measles outbreak in Samoa has killed at least 62 people, mostly children, according to the World Health Organization. (BBC News)
• New Strain of Swine Flu Discovered in China: A new strain of swine flu has been discovered in China, which has raised concerns about the potential for a global outbreak. (The Guardian)

Environment

• Climate Change: Global Temperatures Reach Record High: Global temperatures have reached a record high, according to the World Meteorological Organization. (The Guardian)
• Amazon Rainforest Fires Continue to Burn: Fires in the Amazon rainforest continue to burn, with over 70,000 fires reported in the past year. (The New York Times)
• Climate Activists Protest Outside UN Headquarters: Climate activists have protested outside the UN headquarters in New York, demanding action on climate change. (Al Jazeera)

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