The Daily World News Report of the 28th of February 2020

Coronavirus

“Coronavirus panic sent world share markets crashing again, compounding their worst week since the 2008 global financial crisis and bringing the wipeout to $5 trillion.”[1] “The Dow (INDU) dropped 1,191 points, or 4.4% in its worst one-day point drop in history” “on Thursday as worries about coronavirus mounted”.[2] Switzerland’s case count was increased to 4, adding three more yesterday, as Denmark and Estonia reports their first infections[3] as well as New Zealand.[4] Wales also reports their first case, bringing the United Kingdom’s count to 19.[5] Malaysia reports 2 more cases, totaling their tally to 25.[6] Israel confirms its seventh case of Coronavirus, detecting two new ones. One is from Italy and the other was from the Diamond Princess Cruise.[7] China “has 78,824 infected and 2,788 deaths… as 55 other countries -- including Mexico [reporting their first today] -- and territories are affected with 4,846 cases and 77 deaths.”[8]

New Immigration Law of India

According to Times of India, there has been no reports of violence since Tuesday; however, they are recovering people lost from the conflict. A report says that they are finding bodies in drains, and another death was counted. This is the same publication that reported that the situation was under control on Wednesday where more injuries were reported the following day.[9] These additionally injured recovered may be from people that were not found within the first day. The article reports 130 are arrested with an additional 400 detained.

Bolivia’s Election Results

Although Bolivia is planning to redo their election in May 2020, “a U.S. research center said Thursday that 'no evidence of fraud' was found in Bolivia's presidential elections last October, which resulted in the ouster of former President Evo Morales.” Morales won his fourth term, “which was beyond the legal limit”, and protests have claimed “the ballot was rigged”, demanding the redo.[10]

Fake Tahitian Prince

Joel Morehu-Barlow was deported to Auckland, New Zealand from the United Kingdom after serving a 14 year sentence since 2013. He “pleaded guilty to five fraud and three drug offences”. He used his fraudulent position to steal 16 million dollars from Queensland Health between 2007 and 2011.[11]

“Remain in Mexico”

On Friday a federal appeals court suspends “the ‘Remain in Mexico’ measure [that] took effect in January 2019 … [with] nearly 60,000 people have been sent back to wait for hearings.” The positives of the measure that is it eliminates the risk of the illegal immigrants from escaping within the United States, and the negatives are that the camp is in a dangerous area, where “there were more than 800 public reports of rape, kidnapping, torture, and other violent crimes against asylum seekers who have been sent back to Mexico.”[12]

Malawi legalizes Cannabis, but not for recreational use

Malawi seeks to diversify the countries industry by legalizing the farming of Cannabis for industrial and medical purposes. The bill was passed on Thursday. It is a small country near the coast at southeast Africa surrounded by Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique.[13]

Migrants returning to Mexico

The panga boat operators are known to “do anything they can to make a dollar”, and “authorities were searching for the boat and two operators, according to US Border Patrol Agent Kurtis Kantura.” The boat operators may have been hired to return migrants to Mexico, but 16 were dumped off the coast of San Diego, California. Three are missing, and thirteen are in hospitals.[14]

Sex Offenders increase five times in an Australian state

In the Australian state of New South Wales, the records of the known child sex offenders is dysfunctional and “often incomplete” as the count has multiplied more than five times since 2014. “In October 2003, there were 916 people on the register; by last year, there were 4344. Yet there has been no proportionate increase in resources.”  The mismanagement of the situation has become inoperable, letting sex offenders go untracked.[15]

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[1] “Coronavirus Spreads in Three Continents; $5 Trillion Wiped off Markets.” Times of India, Reuters, 28 Feb. 2020, timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/coronavirus-spreads-in-three-continents-5-trillion-wiped-off-markets/articleshow/74393308.cms.

[2] Tappe, Anneken. “Dow Falls 1,191 Points -- the Most in History.” CNN Business, Cable News Network, 27 Feb. 2020, www.cnn.com/2020/02/27/investing/dow-stock-market-selloff/index.html.

[3] “Swiss Confirm 3 New Coronavirus Cases, Now 4 in Total.” The Epoch Times, 27 Feb. 2020, www.theepochtimes.com/swiss-confirm-3-new-coronavirus-cases-now-4-in-total_3252791.html.

[4] “New Zealand Confirms First Coronavirus Case.” The Guardian, Agence France-Presse, 28 Feb. 2020, www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/28/new-zealand-confirms-first-coronavirus-case.

[5] Sullivan, Rory. “Coronavirus: Wales Confirms Its First Case of Disease.” Independent, 28 Feb. 2020, www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/coronavirus-wales-latest-case-symptoms-china-spread-outbreak-a9364496.html.

[6] Fong, Loh Foon. “Two More New Covid-19 Cases in Malaysia, Bringing Total to 25 .” The Star, 28 Feb. 2020, www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/28/two-more-new-covid-19-cases-in-malaysia-bringing-total-to-25.

[7] Efrati, Ido, and Shira Kadari-Ovadia. “Seventh Israeli Tests Positive for Coronavirus; Country Issues Mass Quarantine .” Haaretz, 28 Feb. 2020, www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-third-israeli-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-in-israel-country-issues-mass-quarantine-1.8597347.

[8] “Mexico Declares First Case of Coronavirus: Health Ministry.” ABS-CBN News, Agence France-Presse, 29 Feb. 2020, news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/02/29/20/mexico-declares-first-case-of-coronavirus-health-ministry.

[9] “Death Riots Toll Rises to 38 as Bodies Are Found in Drains; over 400 Detained.” Times of India, Times Internet, 28 Feb. 2020, timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-riots-toll-rises-to-38-as-bodies-are-found-in-drains-over-400-detained/articleshow/74349290.cms.

[10] Donmez, Beyza Binnur. “US Center: No Fraud Evidence in Bolivia's October Polls.” AA, Anadolu Agency, 27 Feb. 2020, www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-center-no-fraud-evidence-in-bolivias-october-polls/1747207.

[11] “Fake Tahitian Prince Who Took $16m Meant for Charity Deported to NZ after Jail Release .” The Guardian, Australian Associated Press, 27 Feb. 2020, www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/feb/28/fake-tahitian-prince-who-took-16m-meant-for-charity-deported-to-nz-after-jail-release.

[12] Spagat, Elliot. “Trump Administration’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Blocked by Federal Appeals Court.” Orlando Sentinel, Associated Press, 28 Feb. 2020, www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-nw-trump-remain-in-mexico-policy-20200228-yvqwkzox7bbotlvhqhigxxczkm-story.html.

[13] Gondwe, Gregory. “Malawi Legalises Cannabis Growth for Treatment and Industry.” Independent, Associated Press, 28 Feb. 2020, www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/malawi-cannabis-treatment-health-legal-tobacco-a9364796.html.

[14] Mossburg, Cheri, and Ray Sanchez. “13 Rescued, 3 Missing after Boat 'Dump-and-Run' off San Diego Coast.” CNN US, Cable News Network, 28 Feb. 2020, www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/us/san-diego-migrants-boat-rescue/index.html.

[15] Overington, Caroline. “Cops Can’t Keep up with Pedophiles.” The Weekend Australian, The Australian, 28 Feb. 2020, www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/cops-cant-keep-up-with-pedophiles/news-story/4ae13d97b6c9ed4571bdfadf98668470.

“I am able to do mine own work”

During family scripture study, we explored the following questions from “Come Follow Me”, concerning 2 Nephi 27:20-21: What might the Lord mean when He says, “I am able to do mine own work”? How does this truth influence the way we serve in His Church?

Previous to the session with Jessica, I was reading of the sons of Lehi’s attempts to retrieve the brass plates from Laban. I asked Jessica God’s purpose for her new calling. She said something like to help the youth come unto Christ by mental, social, physical, and spiritual achievements. I was prompted to ask her if she believed in God’s purpose because your belief is expressed in your effort.

Laman asks Laban for the brass plates.

Laman received the commandment of God, but he did not believe in the commandment of God. He probably relied on God too much. He merely asked Laban for the brass plates, explaining that the genealogy of his fathers are on the plates. Who can say whether this is the best way to fulfill the commandment to obtain the brass plates?

2 Nephi 27:21 states “I am able to do mine own work.” Nephi believed this. We may face daunting roles to fulfill in work and callings, but if we believe that God can guide us, we can fulfill the commandments of the Lord.

How do we not rely on God too much? How can we get God’s guidance?

I said that Laman relied on God too much because he expected that God would provide the plates merely by asking. God said the following to teach Oliver Cowdery:

“You have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me. But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.”

Do you expect that God will do things for you without your due diligence?

I already gave you the path to receive God’s guidance in the verses that I quoted above.

The point of this article is that to fulfill the commandments of God. You need to believe that God has the power to fulfill his word through you or in your life. Nephi believed this in many people’s favorite scripture.

“And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.” (1 Nephi 3:7)

The Daily World News Report of the 27th of February 2020

Coronavirus Update

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down more than 10.5% in a 6 day losing streak as the virus continues to weigh down the stock markets.[1] The Prime Minister of Japan has requested that all K-12 schools close until the spring holidays.[2] Qatar’s Emir ordered the evacuation of their citizens as well as Kuwait’s citizens from Iran Thursday.[3] Iran reports a death toll of the Coronavirus is 26. “The total number of infected people now [stand] at 245, including several senior officials.” More than 40% of them were detected within the past day.[4] San Francisco’s Mayor declares a state of emergency on Tuesday; although, no cases have been detected. “We need to step-up preparedness,” Mayor London Breed said in a statement.[5] The Coronavirus case count is up to 82,550 as the death tally is at least 2810. Approximately 33,252 people have recovered. "Italy has 528 cases, 14 deaths and 40 people have recovered; and South Korea has 1,766 cases, 13 deaths, and 22 people have recovered.”[6]

United States International Sanctions

On Tuesday, US introduced new sanctions to be imposed on foreign entities and individuals, “supporting Iran's missile program”. The countries, where the entities are found, are Russia, China, Turkey, and Iraq.[7]

Furthermore, “Sanctions over Russia’s annexation of Crimea”, Ukraine were extended, “impos[ing] travel bans and asset freezes against individuals involved in the seizure of the Ukrainian peninsula.”[8]

Scotland Approves Period Bill

On Tuesday, all parties of the Scotland Parliament approved the first stage of a plan to make all period products free in the country. Period products funded by the government were distributed through “schools, colleges and universities in Scotland” previously. This wider scale bill, ‘making all period products completely free "for anyone who needs them,"’ addresses “period poverty”. “It can cost up to £8, or $10, for tampons and pads each month, and the expense can lead to some girls using tissues or socks instead, a student from St. Paul's High School in Glasgow told BBC News. ‘This means that some girls [fear] to come to school and don't want to leave the house at all,’ another student said.”[9]

Tunisia’s new government

Early on Thursday, Tunisia “after four months of arguing among rival parties” formed a new government under the newly elected President Kais Saied. Tunisia is credited for the origin of the Arab Spring[10]. President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali faced violent protests, demanding his resignation, after 23 years of autocratic leadership. He promised to not run for another term of office on January 14, 2011.[11] My understanding from research is that this is the third united parliament established since Ben Ali’s presidency.

Landmines Terrorize Cambodia

Landmines terrorize the lives of Cambodians, claiming thousands. Approximately 20 million landmines remain from “a 500-metre-wide strip dubbed K5 that was laid in a fruitless attempt to forestall Khmer Rouge guerillas”, covering 800 kilometers, which is almost 500 miles. Many Non-governmental organizations work to remove the land mines. The possibility of land mine deployment was revived “in early February when US President Donald Trump cancelled a policy US military forces from employing anti-personnel landmines beyond the Korean peninsula.”[12]

India Immigration Law Protests

The death toll of the unrest due to the law, easing immigration process for non-Muslim people from neighboring Muslim nations, rose to 37. The unrest does not seem to be under control as I have or an article that I read written. 14 more people were injured today. The rate of violence and destruction has reduced significantly.[13]

Human Trafficking in Nigeria

Nigerian police perform a covert child trafficking bust operation, rescuing 4 expectant mothers along with 24 babies, at Woji in Port Harcourt. The facilities were dubbed “baby factories”, where the children were sold on the black market. Some women supposedly come to the illegal maternity home voluntarily while some cases “young women have allegedly been held against their will and raped”.[14]

Syria’s Civil War

The Turkish aid to the rebel group loses 22 soldiers as they fight for the “last opposition stronghold” in Idlib, Syria. Turkey reports “that Ankara had decided it would no longer stop Syrian refugees from reaching Europe by land and sea” as they “expressed extreme unwillingness to take in any more Syrians on top of the 3.6m refugees it already hosts.” I have sought to help one Syrian family in Turkey, who reached out to me; however, my best effort only reached less than 1 percent of the funds needed to migrate to the host country.[15] Nearly one million camp at the border of Turkey in Syrian in the winter.[16]

Follow up question from yesterday: “Did any of your readings say why Bob Iger stepped down?”

“It’s only abrupt in other people’s eyes because we haven’t been talking about it publicly,” Iger told the Times, adding that the Disney board had “identified Bob actually quite some time ago as a likely successor.” Bob Iger may be following the example of Tom Staggs, the previous CEO before Iger, who left the company less than a year after giving him an interim role. Bob will be an executive chairman of Disney for less than two years before leaving.[17]

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[1] Hajric, Vildana, and Katherine Greifeld. “Stocks Fall Most Since August 2011 on Virus Angst: Markets Wrap.” Bloomberg, 27 Feb. 2020, www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-26/asia-stocks-point-to-cautious-start-on-virus-fears-markets-wrap.

[2] “Japanese PM Asks Schools Remain Closed amid Coronavirus Outbreak.” Al Arabiya, AFP, 27 Feb. 2020, english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/02/27/Japanese-PM-asks-schools-remain-closed-amid-coronavirus-outbreak.html.

[3] Khalid, Tuqa. “Qatar Says to Evacuate Its Citizens and Kuwait’s from Iran Due to Coronavirus.” Al Arabiya English, 27 Feb. 2020, english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/02/27/Qatar-says-to-evacuate-its-citizens-and-Kuwait-s-from-Iran-due-to-coronavirus.html.

[4] Hafezi, Parisa. “Iran's Death Toll from Coronavirus Reaches 26: Health Ministry.” Edited by Gareth Jones, Reuters, 27 Feb. 2020, www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-iran-toll-idUSKCN20L1E5.

[5] “San Francisco Declares Emergency over Coronavirus.” ABS-CBN News, 27 Feb. 2020, news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/02/27/20/san-francisco-declares-emergency-over-coronavirus.

[6] Lee, Jaimy. “COVID-19 Case Tally: 82,550 Cases, 2,810 Deaths .” Market Watch, MarketWatch, Inc, 27 Feb. 2020, www.marketwatch.com/story/covid-19-case-tally-82446-cases-2808-deaths-2020-02-27.

[7] “U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Russia, Other Countries Over Iran.” The Moscow Times, 26 Feb. 2020, www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/02/26/us-slaps-sanctions-on-russia-other-countries-over-iran-a69418.

[8] “U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Russia, Other Countries Over Iran.” The Moscow Times, 26 Feb. 2020, www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/02/26/us-slaps-sanctions-on-russia-other-countries-over-iran-a69418.

[9] O'Kane, Caitlin. “The Scottish Parliament Approved Plans to Make Period Products Free for All Women.” CBS News, 26 Feb. 2020, www.cbsnews.com/news/period-poverty-scottish-parliament-approved-plans-make-sanitary-products-free-for-all-women-u-s-could-follow/.

[10] “Tunisia Approves Government after Months of Deadlock.” The Daily Star, Associated Press, 27 Feb. 2020, www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2020/Feb-27/501850-tunisia-approves-government-after-months-of-deadlock.ashx.

[11] “Tunisia Ousts Its Leader.” CBS News, CBS Interactive Inc., Jan. 2011, www.cbsnews.com/pictures/tunisia-ousts-its-leader/.

[12] Peters, Ed. “Why Job of Clearing Cambodia’s Landmines Is Giving Locals the Chance to Improve Their Lives.” South China Morning Post, 27 Feb. 2020, www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3052284/why-job-clearing-cambodias-landmines-giving-locals-chance-improve-their.

[13] “Indian Capital Hit by Violence: All the Latest Updates.” Al Jazeera, 27 Feb. 2020, www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/indian-capital-hit-violence-latest-updates-200227072018202.html.

[14] “24 Babies, Pregnant Teens Freed from Nigeria 'Baby Factory'.” Yahoo!, AFP, 27 Feb. 2020, news.yahoo.com/24-babies-pregnant-teens-freed-nigeria-baby-factory-133622437.html.

[15] Hicken, Alex. “The Refugee Fundraiser Campaign Explained.” Alex Hicken, 26 Nov. 2019, alexnhicken.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-refugee-fundraiser-campaign.html.

[16] McKernan, Bethan. “Dozens of Turkish Soldiers Killed in Strike in Idlib in Syria, Reports Say.” The Guardian, Guardian News & Media Limited, 27 Feb. 2020, www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/27/dozens-of-turkish-soldiers-killed-in-strike-in-idlib-in-syria-reports-say.

[17] Adalian, Josef. “A Tale of Two Bobs: What Disney’s CEO Shake-up Means for Hollywood.” Vulture, Vox Media, Inc., 27 Feb. 2020, www.vulture.com/2020/02/why-did-bob-iger-resign-disney-ceo.html.