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Kremlin proxies in Ukraine plead to Putin for annexation
Kremlin proxies in Ukraine plead to Putin for annexation
World
by  AFP

Kremlin-backed officials in Ukraine appealed to President Vladimir Putin Wednesday to annex the regions under their control, after the territories held votes denounced by Kyiv and the West as a "sham". Lugansk was the first Russian-controlled region of Ukraine to appeal to Putin to intervene, with the recently captured southern regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson following shortly after.

Barbados wins first loan deal from IMF climate change fund
Barbados wins first loan deal from IMF climate change fund
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Barbados on Tuesday became the first country to secure agreement on a financing package under a new IMF fund aimed at helping low-income countries tackle the impacts of climate change. The IMF aims to mobilize $45 billion for the RST with contributions from member governments and provide 20-year loans available to about 140 low- and middle-income nations eligible for the funding. hs/sw

Moroccan activists demand abortion rights after teen's death
Moroccan activists demand abortion rights after teen's death
Africa
by  AFP

Dozens of feminist activists demonstrated Wednesday in Morocco's capital, calling for legalised abortions after a teenage girl died following a clandestine procedure, AFP reporters said. The death of the teenager earlier this month in a village in central Morocco has reignited calls by feminist groups and activists to legalise abortions in the country.

Power starting to return to Cuba after departure of Hurricane Ian
Power starting to return to Cuba after departure of Hurricane Ian
World
by  AFP

Authorities were slowly restoring electricity in Cuba on Wednesday following an 18-hour power outage in the country caused by Hurricane Ian, which killed two people and left widespread damage. Ian caused five buildings in the capital to collapse, while another 68 were partially damaged, authorities said. cb/rd/yow/bc/to

Low-key start for Nigeria's 2023 election campaign
Low-key start for Nigeria's 2023 election campaign
Africa
by  AFP

Campaigning for Nigeria's 2023 presidential election got off to a low-key start on Wednesday, with candidates holding a book launch and rallies or postponing official inaugurations. APC this week said it was postponing the official launch of its campaign indefinitely to "accommodate more stakeholders and interests within the APC family".