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Spain's Pregnant Defense Minister Stirs Debate

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 04/16/2008 - 5:00am

For the first time, Spain's newly re-elected prime minister has announced a 17-member cabinet that has more women than men.

One of them is Spain's first female defense minister, who is also seven months pregnant. Her appointment is causing waves in the Spanish media and beyond.

Jerome Socolovsky reports from Madrid.