And it contains a good selection of people with impeccable reformist credentials, while clearly dividing their functions from those of the siloviki, the men from military and intelligence backgrounds who run the ministries in charge of the country's order and security.

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Dubbed the "Bo Series, " these four bots sport the ability to walk and turn, move and grip with their arms, dozens of pre-programmed functions such as picking up objects, dancing, burping, whistling, and a kicking out a fair selection of " Kung Fu moves, " not to mention the ability to dictate your new friend with an IR remote.

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