1.   A Japanese rescue team was dropped onto the freighter by helicopter, but its medics were unable to resuscitate Chan.

2.   Still, expectations for a Japanese rescue package overshadowed the trade figures, he said.

3.   A full four days after a devastating earthquake, the Japanese rescue effort is finally getting into high gear.

4.   A German Red Cross team brought special sonic devices, and Japanese rescue workers were expected to arrive Wednesday.

5.   It was unclear whether criticism of the Japanese rescue effort would translate into political trouble for Murayama.

6.   Japanese rescue workers were expected to arrive Wednesday.

7.   The Egyptian government appealed for more help Tuesday, and Japanese rescue workers were expected to arrive Wednesday.

8.   The Egyptian government appealed for more help Tuesday, and Japanese rescue workers were expected to arrive on Wednesday.

9.   Tokyo stock prices surged Wednesday, boosted by a rebound in U.S. equities and a Japanese rescue plan for debt-ridden housing loan firms.

10.   Tokyo stock prices surged Wednesday morning, boosted by a rebound in U.S. equities and a Japanese rescue plan for debt-ridden housing loan firms.