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Japan's telecom giant Softbank's 'Pepper' humanoid robots 'rest' before the start of the annual International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo on December 2, 2015. Some 450 companies and organisations are displaying their latest robots with 5,000 people expected to visit during the four-day event. AFP PHOTO / Yoshikazu TSUNO / AFP / YOSHIKAZU TSUNO

Japan's telecom giant Softbank's 'Pepper' humanoid robots 'rest' before the start of the annual International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo on December 2, 2015. Some 450 companies and organisations are displaying their latest robots with 5,000 people expected to visit during the four-day event. AFP PHOTO / Yoshikazu TSUNO / AFP / YOSHIKAZU TSUNO Show more

December 02, 2015| Credit: YOSHIKAZU TSUNO
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A diver in a Monkey costume swims with sardines at the Coex Aquarium on January 12, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. The year of 2016 is the year of the monkey according to the Chinese lunar calendar where each calendar year is named after one of the 12 key animals in turn and starts on February 8, 2016. South Korea will welcome a Monkey Year according to Chinese zodiac on lunar calendar in 2016.

A diver in a Monkey costume swims with sardines at the Coex Aquarium on January 12, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. The year of 2016 is the year of the monkey according to the Chinese lunar calendar where each calendar year is named after one of the 12 key animals in turn and starts on February 8, 2016. South Korea will welcome a Monkey Year according to Chinese zodiac on lunar calendar in 2016. Show more

January 12, 2016| Credit: Chung Sung-Jun
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Clavie King Dan Ralph carries the Clavie, a burning barrel on the top of a pole packed with tar soaked sticks on January 11, 2016 in Burghead, Scotland. The burning of the Clavie takes place on January 11th each year as local people welcome in the New Year with a fire ceremony which has ancient roots believed to bring good luck for the coming year.

Clavie King Dan Ralph carries the Clavie, a burning barrel on the top of a pole packed with tar soaked sticks on January 11, 2016 in Burghead, Scotland. The burning of the Clavie takes place on January 11th each year as local people welcome in the New Year with a fire ceremony which has ancient roots believed to bring good luck for the coming year. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Jeff J Mitchell
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Men from the Clavie Crew push over a burning barrel on the top of a pole packed with tar soaked sticks on January 11, 2016 in Burghead, Scotland. The burning of the Clavie takes place on January 11th each year as local people welcome in the New Year with a fire ceremony which has ancient roots believed to bring good luck for the coming year.

Men from the Clavie Crew push over a burning barrel on the top of a pole packed with tar soaked sticks on January 11, 2016 in Burghead, Scotland. The burning of the Clavie takes place on January 11th each year as local people welcome in the New Year with a fire ceremony which has ancient roots believed to bring good luck for the coming year. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Jeff J Mitchell
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (L) welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II during his arrival to the Pentagon January 11, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. King Abdullah is participating in bi-lateral meetings with Pentagon officials.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (L) welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II during his arrival to the Pentagon January 11, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. King Abdullah is participating in bi-lateral meetings with Pentagon officials. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Mark Wilson
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People listen as Democratic presidential candidate <a gi-track='captionPersonalityLinkClicked' href=/galleries/search?phrase=Hillary+Clinton&family=editorial&specificpeople=76480 ng-click='$event.stopPropagation()'>Hillary Clinton</a> speaks during a campaign stop at the Electric Park Ballroom on January 11, 2016 in Waterloo, Iowa. Clinton continues her quest to become the Democratic presidential nominee.

People listen as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at the Electric Park Ballroom on January 11, 2016 in Waterloo, Iowa. Clinton continues her quest to become the Democratic presidential nominee. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Joe Raedle
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Democratic presidential candidate <a gi-track='captionPersonalityLinkClicked' href=/galleries/search?phrase=Hillary+Clinton&family=editorial&specificpeople=76480 ng-click='$event.stopPropagation()'>Hillary Clinton</a> speaks during a campaign stop at the Electric Park Ballroom on January 11, 2016 in Waterloo, Iowa. Clinton continues her quest to become the Democratic presidential nominee.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at the Electric Park Ballroom on January 11, 2016 in Waterloo, Iowa. Clinton continues her quest to become the Democratic presidential nominee. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Joe Raedle
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Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, introduces the Lexus LC 500 coupe at the North American International Auto Show on January 11, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the public from January 16-24.

Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, introduces the Lexus LC 500 coupe at the North American International Auto Show on January 11, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the public from January 16-24. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Scott Olson
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People pay tribute to the late musician and performer David Bowie at a memorial outside of the apartment he shared with his wife on January 11, 2016 in New York City. A growing memorial sits outside of the residence in lower Manhattan following news that Bowie died over the weekend following a year long battle with cancer. Bowie was 69 and had just released his 25th studio album, 'Blackstar,' to strong reviews on Friday.

People pay tribute to the late musician and performer David Bowie at a memorial outside of the apartment he shared with his wife on January 11, 2016 in New York City. A growing memorial sits outside of the residence in lower Manhattan following news that Bowie died over the weekend following a year long battle with cancer. Bowie was 69 and had just released his 25th studio album, 'Blackstar,' to strong reviews on Friday. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Spencer Platt
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Baltimore Police officer <a gi-track='captionPersonalityLinkClicked' href=/galleries/search?phrase=Caesar+Goodson&family=editorial&specificpeople=14571090 ng-click='$event.stopPropagation()'>Caesar Goodson</a> arrives at the Mitchell Courthouse-West for jury selection in his trial January 11, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. Goodson is one of six Baltimore police officers charged in relation to the death in custody of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who suffered a fatal spinal cord injury while being held by police in April of 2015.

Baltimore Police officer Caesar Goodson arrives at the Mitchell Courthouse-West for jury selection in his trial January 11, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. Goodson is one of six Baltimore police officers charged in relation to the death in custody of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who suffered a fatal spinal cord injury while being held by police in April of 2015. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Pool
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People wait in line to enter the US Supreme Court building January 11, 2016 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is hearing arguments inÊthe Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association case.ÊThe case will decide whether California and twenty two other states can make public-employees, such as public school teacher Rebecca Friedrichs, to pay union agency fees.

People wait in line to enter the US Supreme Court building January 11, 2016 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is hearing arguments inÊthe Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association case.ÊThe case will decide whether California and twenty two other states can make public-employees, such as public school teacher Rebecca Friedrichs, to pay union agency fees. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Mark Wilson
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Flowers are laid beneath a mural of David Bowie in Brixton on January 11, 2016 in London, England. British music and fashion icon David Bowie died earlier today at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.

Flowers are laid beneath a mural of David Bowie in Brixton on January 11, 2016 in London, England. British music and fashion icon David Bowie died earlier today at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Carl Court
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A woman leaves flowers beneath a mural of David Bowie in Brixton on January 11, 2016 in London, England. British music and fashion icon David Bowie died earlier today at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.

A woman leaves flowers beneath a mural of David Bowie in Brixton on January 11, 2016 in London, England. British music and fashion icon David Bowie died earlier today at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. Show more

January 11, 2016| Credit: Carl Court
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A costume adjustment is made as revellers from the Inocentes de Belford Roxo samba school prepare to march during a pre-Carnival rehearsal at the Sambodrome on January 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Sambodrome will host the marathon and archery events during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Samba schools are located throughout Rio and hold various rehearsals and parties in the weeks and months leading up to their famed performances during Carnival.

A costume adjustment is made as revellers from the Inocentes de Belford Roxo samba school prepare to march during a pre-Carnival rehearsal at the Sambodrome on January 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Sambodrome will host the marathon and archery events during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Samba schools are located throughout Rio and hold various rehearsals and parties in the weeks and months leading up to their famed performances during Carnival. Show more

January 10, 2016| Credit: Mario Tama
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