11.   The revelation follows the launch Wednesday of a U.N. report which said that the proportions of the global epidemic had been grossly underestimated.

12.   The problem in one of two coolant loops was noticed after Columbia reached orbit following its launch Friday.

13.   Following the launch of door-to-door sales, the New York-based company plans to reduce shop sales in Japan, he said.

14.   French bank workers, meanwhile, plan to go ahead with a strike on Wednesday, the first day of business following the launch of euro cash.

15.   Indian Airlines used to operate two weekly flights to Pakistan, but suspended them in October following the launch of the US military campaign against Afghanistan.

16.   It follows the launch of Astra IE in October from Kourou in French Guyana.

17.   Forty percent of flights concern North America, but in the last two years service has begun to Asia following the launch of diplomatic relations with China and India.

18.   The Palestinian police force took over responsibility for order in the Gaza Strip and West Bank town of Jericho in mid-May following the launch of self-rule.

19.   The Palestinian police force took over responsibility for order in the Gaza and West Bank town of Jericho in mid-May following the launch of self-rule.

20.   The prisoners, convicted by Israel during the occupation of Gaza for non-political crimes, were handed over to the new authority following the launch of autonomy in May.