11.   The new bureau chief in Tokyo is a byline well known to foreign editors, Howard W. French.

12.   The network is growing, with four new bureaus opening, including one in Boston.

13.   The new bureau will have eight assistant district attorneys.

14.   Two prosecutors who had been teachers for many years will supervise a new bureau that the Brooklyn district attorney has formed to investigate crimes committed in and around schools.

15.   Eight senior positions currently held by officers from the rank of major general will be excluded if the new bureau is approved.

16.   It is understood the new bureau will take over information technology work carried out by the Broadcasting, Culture and Sport Bureau.

17.   Tavorn Senniam said the new bureau, which will replace the Police Department, was also aimed at streamlining the force, reducing its authority and improving its efficiency.

18.   The Associated Press has named new bureau chiefs for Britain, Japan, West Africa and Australia.

19.   The Associated Press has named new bureau chiefs in Connecticut and Hawaii.

20.   The government said the new bureau would need to redeploy staff from the Broadcasting, Culture and Sports Bureau and Economic Services Bureau.