5 things to know for Wednesday, March 23, 2022 – CTV News

March 23, 2022

Ukraine accuses Russia of seizing aid workers from a humanitarian convoy, the Taliban keep secondary schools closed to girls, and a B.C. couple’s persistence pays off with a big jackpot. Here’s what you need to know today.

1. Rescue workers: Ukrainian leaders are accusing Russia of seizing 15 rescue workers from a humanitarian convoy trying to get desperately needed supplies into the besieged city of Mariupol.

2. Trudeau in Europe: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off a whirlwind trip with an address to the European Parliament in Brussels later today ahead of NATO and G7 talks

3. Afghan girls: In a surprise decision, the hardline leadership of Afghanistan’s new rulers has decided against opening educational institutions to girls beyond Grade 6.

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