1.   Brazil will allow the import of genetically modified soybeans, a spokeswoman for the Agriculture Ministry said.

2.   During his visit, Glickman criticized the European Commission, which proposed yesterday compulsory labeling of foods manufactured from genetically modified soybeans and corn.

3.   During his visit, Glickman criticized the European Commission, which yesterday proposed compulsory labeling of foods manufactured from genetically modified soybeans and corn.

4.   Europe is studying the possibility of requiring the U.S. to label genetically modified soybeans and separate them from other soybean shipments.

5.   Falcao and many other farmers claim that modified soybeans increase crop yields, making farmers more competitive on the world market.

6.   Four men were arrested Monday for allegedly dumping what they said were genetically modified soybeans in front of the convention center.

7.   In a separate development yesterday, the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, proposed compulsory labeling of foods manufactured from genetically modified soybeans and corn.

8.   In Japan, consumers are afraid their tofu might contain genetically modified soybeans.

9.   In Europe, too, genetically altered crops have faced opposition as some countries seek compulsory labeling of foods made with genetically modified soybeans and corn.

10.   Modified soybeans are approved only as animal feed.