21.   Herein lies the responsibility of the ministry to provide the leadership and expertise on the ground to galvanise the local authorities into positive action.

22.   Munich Re spokesman Rainer Kueppers said Sunday the legal department of his company knew nothing about an investigation by German authorities into suspicious trades in its shares.

23.   Munich stunned authorities into the realization that the Olympics provide an irresistible stage for those who want to make a violent statement in front of a giant audience.

24.   Noting ongoing investigations by Russian authorities into the doomsday sect, the officials said the Ukrainian government has not yet reached a final decision on the request.

25.   Non-cooperation is showing deep divisions in our society, and the current crisis should shock our authorities into adopting better ways toward a more equitable sharing of wealth.

26.   One tribal elder, Mohammad Alam, welcomed the aid and said his people would continue to allow Pakistani authorities into Kurram.

27.   Several investigations were under way by Israeli police and income tax authorities into money laundering, resulting in four indictments so far.

28.   The ministry made the decision following seven months of investigation by government prosecutors and security authorities into the cult and its activities.

29.   The move comes as part of a long-running inquiry by French authorities into the alleged multi-million dollar ring between France and Israel.

30.   Tom Raftery posts photos of especially messy spots on his Web site, RealCork.com, hoping to embarrass authorities into taking action.