11.   A few years ago, authorities launched a crackdown against foreign pedophiles amid an uproar but the campaign seemed to have simmered.

12.   A small plane exploded while flying over the Alps before dawn Thursday, and authorities launched a search for the wreckage in the rugged terrain, authorities said.

13.   After she reported the incident, authorities launched an investigation and the officer was arrested on Monday, added Stenacker.

14.   After the fire was put out, authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blast, the report said.

15.   After months of pressure from aid workers, authorities launched a formal investigation in early June.

16.   Algerian authorities launched a security crackdown Sunday aimed at preventing attacks ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan that begins in three days.

17.   An unidentified plane exploded while flying over the Alps early Thursday, and authorities launched a search for the wreckage, French media reported.

18.   Armed with a new government report sharply rebuking top management for the Barings bank collapse, Singapore authorities on Wednesday launched a new criminal investigation.

19.   As a result of information received from the Pakistan government, the Swiss authorities also have launched an investigation into business dealings between Ms. Bhutto and Swiss companies.

20.   Authorities are also launching an advertising campaign to deter parking offenders.