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Photo: September is a difficult month for students as they return to school, but for high school and university newcomers it is not just the heavy curriculum they need to tackle. All high school and university first-year students will also undergo military training as ordered by law. For many, this is the most challenging factor of their new school year.

Bilingual: Usually when the Duchess of Cambridge steps out in recycled outfits, women across the country look on with admiration and think, "maybe she is like us after all". But after Kate made her first public appearance since giving birth five weeks ago, those approving looks will probably be tinged with a hint of envy.