Shadow culture, media and sport secretary Peter Ainsworth claimed Mr Robinson's departure was further evidence that 46 days after its opening the Dome was still "in deep trouble".

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That tactic has never been tried in deep water, and a BP spokesman said the dome won't be ready for two to four weeks.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his deep appreciation for U.S. funding for the Iron Dome rocket and mortar defense system, which he noted has successfully intercepted several rockets aimed at Israeli communities.

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