11.   It is the third of four planned launches to boost telecommunications services in China.

12.   Marred by fierce winds and mechanical glitches, the planned launch of a rocket carrying five Iridium communications satellites was scrubbed a third time.

13.   Russia postponed a planned launch of six international satellites on Tuesday after a minor equipment failure, a news agency reported.

14.   Russia postponed the planned launch of six satellites on Tuesday after a minor equipment failure, a news agency reported.

15.   The annual commemoration interrupted preparations for the planned launch of the first permanent crew to the International Space Station.

16.   The dispatch did not give other details of the planned launches.

17.   The rally was held just hours after the planned launch of a coalition of opposition parties and non-governmental groups promoting political reform was canceled due to police pressure.

18.   The report, taken from the official Xinhua News Agency, did not give details about the planned launches.

19.   The rally was held just hours after the cancellation of a planned launch of a coalition of opposition parties and non-governmental groups promoting political reform.

20.   Tokyo share prices ended the Thursday morning session sharply higher amid hopes that the planned launch of several new investment trust funds will draw more investors to the market.