31.   The new outreach program was launched as the commission announced its annual recall roundup, a list of products that were recalled throughout the previous year.

32.   The strike was launched as part of an attempt to pressure the military government to return the country to civilian control.

33.   The weather balloon story has since been discredited by the Air Force itself, which last year said the wreckage was probably a balloon launched as part Project Mogul.

34.   African regional bodies appealed to the United States and other Western countries Thursday to spare Somalia from any further military operations launched as part of the war on terrorism.

35.   Oman was the first Gulf monarchy to welcome Israeli leaders for multilateral water talks launched as part of the Middle East peace process.

36.   The Beijing run newspaper added that promotion of the document will be launched as early as possible to secure a visa-free deal for holders.

37.   The man was arrested and an inquiry has been launched as to the motive of the attempted hijacking, the spokesman added.