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The United States says it's stepping up its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan, with thousands of people due to leave overnight. But what about those trying to leave by land? We'll speak to our reporter who has been to a Afghanistan's border with Pakistan.

We'll speak to a senator in Pakistan about a case of mass sexual assault which has created huge anger in the country.

Our correspondent in Havana tells us about Cuba's recent nationwide demonstrations amid the economic crisis there.

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