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Thai party hopes protesters will become pro-reform voters

Thai party hopes protesters will become pro-reform voters

BANGKOK (AP) — Three years ago, tens of thousands of mostly young people in Thailand took to the streets in heated demonstrations seeking democratic reforms.
Harris faces new test of political skills in 2024 campaign

Harris faces new test of political skills in 2024 campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — She swaggered, she jabbed, she inspired. She even joked.
Judge puts Missouri rule limiting transgender care on hold

Judge puts Missouri rule limiting transgender care on hold

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Wednesday temporarily halted enforcement of a first-of-its-kind rule that restricts access to gender-affirming health care for transgender kids and adults , just hours before it was set to take effect.
US envoy to head to Brazil following up on high-level talks

US envoy to head to Brazil following up on high-level talks

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield is heading to Brazil next week, following up on recent high-level meetings between the presidents and top diplomats of the two countries. The U.S.
Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue

Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a day after linking $330 million in provincial money for a Calgary NHL arena project to her United Conservatives getting re-elected, told reporters Wednesday she hopes it doesn’t become an election issue.
Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor

Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor

HELENA, Mont.
First pill for fecal transplants wins FDA approval

First pill for fecal transplants wins FDA approval

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Wednesday approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections — an easier way of performing so-called fecal transplants.
As India grows, so do demands for some to prove citizenship

As India grows, so do demands for some to prove citizenship

MURKATA, India (AP) — Krishna Biswas is scared. Unable to prove his Indian citizenship, he is at risk of being sent to a detention center, far away from his modest hut built of bamboo wood that looks down on fields lush with corn.
UN draft urges Afghan rulers to reverse bans on women, girls

UN draft urges Afghan rulers to reverse bans on women, girls

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N.
Camera surfaces 15 years after journalist killed in Myanmar

Camera surfaces 15 years after journalist killed in Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — A video camera that had been missing for more than 15 years after it was dropped by a Japanese journalist who was fatally shot during a street protest in Myanmar was handed over Wednesday to his sister at a ceremony in Bangkok.