- Spanish Plane Crash Possible Cause:
The plane that crashed in Madrid yesterday and killed 153 people, including [1] two babies and 20 children, had reported an overheated air intake valve [2] before the first attempt at takeoff. The problem was reported and the equipment turned off to fix it. It's not known if this is the only factor in Spain's worst air disaster in almost 25 years. - Pakistan Suicide Attack Kills 60:
Killing 60 and wounding dozens more, a suicide bomber attacked [3] Pakistan's largest military munitions plant. The Pakistan Taliban has claimed responsibility. The violence comes amid political uncertainty in the country following the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf earlier this week. - Rice Surprise Visit to Iraq:
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice surprised Baghdad with a visit to discuss the future of US forces [4] in Iraq. Amid negotiations over the timing of the final withdrawal of US forces, reports suggest that a compromise draft agreement of the plan is being considered by both governments. RIce will meet with Prime Minister Nouri Maliki during her visit.
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