Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People’s Party

Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People’s Party

BANGKOK (AP) — Just two days after being disbanded by court order, Thailand’s main progressive political party regrouped Friday under a new name and vowed to continue its fight for reforms despite continuing opposition from the conservative establishment that blocked the party from taking power despite finishing first in last year’s election. Leaders of the

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Japan’s Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal

Japan’s Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota promised Friday to strengthen oversight of its vehicle certification so the scandal that surfaced recently over improper tests will never recur. Japan’s top automaker outlined in detail the measures it will take, including greater managerial involvement, assigning more staff to certification tasks and clarifying responsibilities of specific posts, such as the

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In Zimbabwe, schoolchildren face threats from animals. Now they are learning how to spot the dangers

In Zimbabwe, schoolchildren face threats from animals. Now they are learning how to spot the dangers

SAVE VALLEY CONSERVANCY, Zimbabwe (AP) — On the impoverished edges of a conservancy that protects wildlife in southeastern Zimbabwe, 14-year-old Esther Bote wakes up at dawn to a practiced daily routine. She cleans the house, lights the fire, cooks, bathes and gets into her neat grey and white school uniform. Then it’s time for what

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AP Week in Pictures: Global

AP Week in Pictures: Global

Aug. 2–8, 2024 Severe drought returned to Brazil , the 2024 Paris Olympics entered their last week and people in Bangladesh staged massive protests that drove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images published in the past week by The Associated Press. The selection was curated by

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