Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Praying the News Summary 2

Summary: Country of the Week: Somalia
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Summary: A week ago, 39 civilians were killed by militants in a market in Burkina Faso. On February 3rd, 20 civilians were killed by gunman.
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Summary: Turkey/Syria conflict continues. Deaths on both sides. Syrian refugees in Turkey and around the world.
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Summary: Several people injured in attack in London on Feb. 2nd. Terrorist suspect killed.
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Summary: US homeless student population is at a 10+-year high. 1.5 million homeless students. 10-11 year olds & 16-17 year olds most likely to become homeless.
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Summary: Justice for sexual assault victims, specifically in Spain in this article.
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Summary: 17,000+ (now 24,300+ as of 2/5) Coronavirus cases in China. 150+ cases outside of China, including 360+ (now 490+ as of 2/5) deaths, mainly in China. 11 cases in US. 24+ countries with virus cases. Not yet pandemic level. 27 cases of 24,700+ due to proximity to person who visited China & caught the virus. Two cruise ships quarantined and undergoing testing after person came down with the virus. 18 million people in China required to stay at home. The elderly have the hightedt
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Summary: 6 new countries have been added to the US travel ban. It doesn't apply to refugees, tourists, or students from these three countries. It just affects people from these 6 counties who want to immigrate to the US.
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