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Origami robot: Folds, unfolds like transformers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/01/2015
» Let's take another look at a surprisingly popular story: It starts out laying flat, like a sheet of paper. Then it springs up, almost lifelike, and folds into moveable parts much like Japanese paper origami art. And then it crawls away.
The stories behind the photos, part 3
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/01/2015
» Our Bangkok Post photographers describe the situations they faced while taking some of the most memorable news photos of the year. In part 3, we see how bravery and quick thinking get the best photos and, most importantly, keep the photographer alive.
Energy-rich Turkmenistan devalues currency against dollar
AFP, Published on 02/01/2015
» ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) - The energy-rich former Soviet republic of Turkmenistan devalued its currency against the US dollar by 18 percent Thursday, in the latest sign of contagion among Russia's neighbours from the plunging ruble.
Norway's Jacobsen wins Four Hills ski jump
AFP, Published on 02/01/2015
» OBERSTDORF (GERMANY) - Norway's Anders Jacobsen won the second round of the Four Hills at Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany on Thursday, edging out four-time Olympic champion Simon Ammann of Switzerland.
Hull add to Everton misery
AFP, Published on 02/01/2015
» KINGSTON UPON HULL (UNITED KINGDOM) - Hull City boosted their Premier League survival hopes and inflicted more festive period misery upon Everton with a 2-0 win against the Toffees at the KC Stadium on New Year's Day.
Szczesny blunders condemn Arsenal to defeat
AFP, Published on 02/01/2015
» SOUTHAMPTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny made a pair of costly blunders to gift Southampton a 2-0 win that tightened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League on Thursday.
Gerrard brace in vain as Leicester hit back
AFP, Published on 02/01/2015
» LIVERPOOL - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard converted two penalties, but saw his side surrender a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Leicester City in the Premier League on New Year's Day.
Lampard sparks Man City win
AFP, Published on 02/01/2015
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Frank Lampard demonstrated his worth to Premier League champions Manchester City with the winning goal in an extraordinary 3-2 home victory over Sunderland on New Year's Day.
Battling Burnley hit back to frustrate Newcastle
AFP, Published on 02/01/2015
» NEWCASTLE (UNITED KINGDOM) - Burnley staged another second half fight to draw 3-3 at Newcastle as the hosts started life without Alan Pardew in frustrating fashion on Thursday.
Murray, Wawrinka move into Abu Dhabi semi-finals
AFP, Published on 02/01/2015
» Andy Murray set up a Mubadala World Tennis Championship semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal when he battled to a hard-earned 7-6 (7/1), 5-7, 6-4 win over Spain's Feliciano Lopez on Thursday.