31.   Nine Britons, two Americans and an Australian survived the rescue attempt, which the government says it launched after learning the kidnappers had begun killing the captives.

32.   Some countries have urged the United Nations to send troops to stop a deadly rampage that pro-Indonesian militias launched after the territory voted for independence.

33.   Taliban officials claimed their fighters had repulsed probing attacks launched after American air attacks Tuesday.

34.   The election is a test of democratic reforms that Habibie launched after the tumultuous downfall last year of his authoritarian predecessor, President Suharto.

35.   The election is seen as a test of democratic reforms that President B.J. Habibie launched after the tumultuous downfall last year of his authoritarian predecessor, President Suharto.

36.   The long guerrilla war they launched after being driven from power by a Vietnamese invasion ended last year with the surrender of their last fighters.

37.   The government bailout was launched after several construction companies came to the brink of bankruptcy, prompting banks to tighten credit as investors dumped construction shares.

38.   The Menteri Besar said the proposed programme for the cultivation of vegetables on idle State land, would be launched after Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

39.   The mission was finally launched after days of frustration caused by unpredictable polar weather.

40.   The operation was launched after earlier success of the army in the area.