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As India prepares to try the men accused of gang-raping and killing a 23-year-old student, we take a look at how this gruesome case could bring about much-needed change. Next, French troops leave Afghanistan with more than they arrived with: Afghan translators will be evacuated with them. Finally, forget the Orient express, try Cambodia's Bamboo train: tourists and goods alike are welcome on this alternative means of transportation.
Taliban authorities kick off celebrations of the third anniversary of their rule over Afghanistan with a military parade at the former US Bagram air base. IMAGES
Taliban government authorities attend a military parade at the site of the former US military base in Bagram to mark the third anniversary of their takeover of Afghanistan. IMAGES
People wait at Haifa port ahead of boarding a boat as US evacuates citizens from Israel to Cyprus. IMAGES
Police and military line the Champs Elysees in Paris ahead of France's Bastille Day celebrations, which are set to take place under tight security two weeks after the country was swept by riots. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is president Emmanuel Macron's guest of honour. IMAGES