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President Obama commemorated Independence Day by noting the contributions and sacrifices from individuals throughout the history of this country at the White House.
Ukraine's national flag and the flag of a Ukrainian infantry brigade fly over Kyiv, as the nation celebrates its Independence Day and marks the milestone of six months of war. IMAGES
Kiev (Ukraine), Aug 20 (EFE / EPA) .- (camera: Sergey Dolzhenko) Ukrainian soldiers participate in a rehearsal of the military parade for the celebration of Independence Day in the center of Kiev, Ukraine.
Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 19 (EFE / EPA).- Despite fear of the Taliban — remembered for the brutality of their previous regime between 1996-2001 —, civilians in different parts of the country came together to oppose the replacement of the national flag with the white flag of the Taliban.FOOTAGE OF THE AFGHANISTAN INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS IN KABUL.
Kolkata (India), Aug 15 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Piyal Adhikary) Despite the 75th anniversary of their independence from the British Empire, India and Pakistan continue to clash for control of Kashmir, the largest source of instability in the region.Almost 75 years later, and despite independence, "Kashmir continues to be a black stain," political analyst and well-known jurist Sheikh Showkat Hussain told Efe.FOOTAGE OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN KOLKATA.
Istanbul (Turkey), March 20 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Sedat Suna) Militants of the Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party shout slogans during a rally as part of the Nowruz (Newroz) or Kurdish New Year celebrations, in Istanbul, Turkey.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTEST.