Flight operated by air algerie has lost touch with aviation authorities shortly after it took off from burkina faso on its way to algiers, with 116 passengers and crew on board. Hour,oming up in the next let the festivities begin. Festival featuring concerts and bullfighting. In spain, tourist numbers are on the rebound. The number of visitors is up 7 from last year, good news for the struggling economy there. Another mysterious plane disappearance, this time in west africa. A swift air flight operated by air algerie from burkina faso to algiers in algeria lost contact aviationrian authorities. The plane stopped responding about 50 minutes after takeoff. It was carrying 110 passengers and 6 crewmembers on board. Moving on to the days other top story, the conflict in gaza has entered its 17th day. Palestinian Health Officials say at least 718 people have died, most of them civilians. 35 israelis have been killed, including 32 soldiers. Hamas continues to send rockets into israel. Is sti