11.   The affidavits also contended that American traders were dismissed when they suffered trading losses, while Japanese traders would simply be given other assignments.

12.   The complicated debate is hard for Japanese traders to follow.

13.   The dollar gained as well because Japanese traders and investors often convert yen into dollars first and then use those dollars to buy marks.

14.   The latest estimate from Japanese traders and Russian officials is that shipments could be made this week.

15.   The Tokyo market was closed today for Culture Day, limiting participation of Japanese traders and investors.

16.   To be sure, trading is expected to be sluggish with many Japanese traders and investors on vacation for the week-long Obon holidays.

17.   Traders also speculated that U.S. exporters this week sold pork to Japanese traders who have relied on Denmark for most supplies in recent months.

18.   Trading was lower than usual because many Japanese traders and investors have left for vacations prior to the week-long Obon holidays that begin next week.

19.   While Russian officials and Japanese traders have said many times over the past six months that exports would resume, no metal has arrived in Japan until now.

20.   A Japanese trader and three others who were abducted by six armed men at a southern Philippine beach resort were rescued Monday by government troops, officials said.