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Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycott

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, nearly 60 Democrats skipped his speech nine years ago. To them, it was a slap in the face to then-President Barack Obama as he negotiated a nuclear deal with Iran. With Netanyahu scheduled to address U.S. lawmakers on July 24, the number of absences is likely to be far greater. Congressional Democrats are wrestling with whether to attend. Many are torn between their long-standing support for Israel and their anguish... Читать дальше...

'Commerce ministry in talks with South Korea to upgrade existing FTA'

Business Standard 

With talks to upgrade the existing free trade agreement (FTA) moving forward between India and Korea, the department of commerce is engaging with different ministries, including heavy industries, steel, and chemicals, to prepare the offer list, an official said. Preparation of the list is part of the negotiations, which are underway, for the upgrade of the existing FTA between the two countries, dubbed as comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA). The agreement was operationalised in January 2010. Читать дальше...

Ferry failure ‘final straw’ for residents, farmers and truckies

Scoop 

Report from RNZ by Ruth Hill Engineers have are today been probing the stricken ferry Aratere, as the government weighs up the costs of replacing the country’s ageing interisland ferry fleet. The Aratere, the only ferry with rail capacity, had its steering overhauled three weeks ago, and was on a go-slow due to problems with […]

Andy Murray to miss Wimbledon after undergoing back surgery on spinal cyst - Sky News

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  1. Andy Murray to miss Wimbledon after undergoing back surgery on spinal cyst  Sky News
  2. Andy Murray ruled out of Wimbledon after spinal surgery  Sky Sports
  3. Confusion over Murray’s Wimbledon farewell after ATP tweet saying he is out  The Guardian
  4. Andy Murray ruled out of Wimbledon after operation on spinal cyst  The Telegraph
  5. BREAKING: Andy Murray OUT of Wimbledon as tennis icon suffers surgery heartbreak  The Mirror

Nada suspends wrestler Bajrang Punia again, serves him 'notice of charge'

Business Standard 

The National Anti-Doping Agency on Sunday suspended Bajrang Punia for a second time, three weeks after its Anti-Disciplinary Doping (ADDP) panel had revoked his suspension on the grounds that NADA had not issued a "notice of charge" to the wrestler. NADA had on April 23 suspended the Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler for refusal to give his urine sample for dope test during the selection trials held in Sonepat on March 10. The sport's global governing body United Wrestling World (UWW) had also suspended him. Читать дальше...

Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd announces engagement after six years with former colleague... - The Sun

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  1. Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd announces engagement after six years with former colleague...  The Sun
  2. Coronation Street's Jack Shepherd engaged! David Platt star pops the question to Hanni Treweek  Yahoo Lifestyle UK
  3. Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd engaged and Michelle Keegan has best response  The Mirror
  4. Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd engaged partner  Entertainment Daily
  5. Coronation Street's Jack Shepherd engaged! David Platt star pops the question to Hanni Treweek  OK! Читать дальше...

USA vs. Bolivia Copa America preview

World Soccer Talk: World Cup 2014 

It's go-time for the United States Men's Team (USMNT). For the first time since 2016, they will be playing in the Copa America. It could be the last time this group of players is able to test themselves against quality opposition before the 2026 World Cup. They'll be opening the competition against Bolivia in Texas. […]

It’s go-time for the United States Men’s Team (USMNT).

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Starliner return delayed again, this time indefinitely

Boing Boing 

NASA's troubled Starliner spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station on June 5th, after two previous attempts were scrubbed due to issues with the launch system and thrusters. The helium leaks that caused the second attempt to be scrubbed were known to persist during the successful launch, and additional leaks were discovered after docking. — Read the rest

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