11.   Punjab authorities have launched a crackdown, arresting hundreds of known Islamic militants.

12.   Police have launched a crackdown against extremist groups, arresting hundreds of activists with both sects.

13.   A day after the Serbs launched their crackdown just west of the northern town of Podujevo, the rattle of gunfire echoed through the area.

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

15.   Al-Hayat quoted unidentified Arab sources as saying that the crackdown was launched as a precaution against possible protests against the talks.

16.   Although the military and police have launched a crackdown on kidnappings, many abductions still occur all over the Philippines, often for ransom.

17.   Almost any incident could serve as pretext for Milosevic to launch a crackdown on Djukanovic, possibly even before Montenegrin elections.

18.   And it is making the point through public pressure and protests, without having to draft new laws, launch police crackdowns or curtail civil liberties.

19.   Authorities launched a crackdown last year on Communist Party officials squandering public money on extravagant farewells.

20.   Beijing, aware of the growing unpopularity of government and Communist Party officials, has launched a crackdown on corruption.