11.   The German environment minister, Klaus Tpfer, has announced details of a programme to improve environmental quality in the five states which formally comprised East Germany.

12.   TSB Bank has announced details of a new fixed rate mortgage offer available immediately at any TSB Bank branch in England, Scotland and Wales.

13.   No further details have been announced.

14.   Also, the House is likely to announce details on its select committee into China allegations.

15.   American Express will announce details of long-planned cost-cutting moves soon, employees were told.

16.   Americares, which plans to announce details of its agreement Thursday, expects to make its first flight early next week.

17.   Apple Computer Inc. said it will announce details of a European joint venture in London Tuesday.

18.   Bertelsmann AG said it will announce details of its digital television strategy at a press conference on Friday.

19.   A Chrysler spokesman said the company will announce details of the savings today.

20.   Additional details will be announced this spring.