21.   But the attack was launched as Israeli and Syrian negotiators prepared to resume peace talks Monday near Washington.

22.   Funded by the Rose and Eugene Kleiner Family Foundation, the prize was launched as a lesson in moral courage.

23.   His grace and style launched him as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of his era.

24.   In a statement, Adidas said that Bayern would be launched as a corporate entity, named FC Bayern Munich AG.

25.   In November, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates launched himself as Capt. Future, publishing a book prophesying world peace and prosperity through suitable software.

26.   Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was campaigning, too, hoping to convince New Hampshire voters to defy the campaign professionals and launch him as a contender.

27.   The Air Force has said that the wreckage was probably a balloon launched as part of a classified government project to detect Soviet nuclear weapons.

28.   The attack was launched as diplomats and world leaders were gathered in New York for the annual debate of the U.N. General Assembly.

29.   The drug is available in some Western countries as Riamet and is soon to be launched as Co-Artem in developing countries.

30.   The ITAR-Tass news agency said, however, that Russia is likely to push for the first two segments to be launched as previously scheduled.