11.   At first the health ministry said it was probably the crunchy radishes beloved of Japanese, and perhaps ground beef as well.

12.   Banks operating internationally must still meet international standards by next April, the ministry said.

13.   -- The ministry said it has no time frame for the closure.

14.   A final deficit figure will take into account late government spending and the surrender of unspent funds, as well as adjustments to revenue figures, the ministry said.

15.   A Venezuelan government ministry said it is seeking the cancellation of a soap opera that features a character who is bisexual.

16.   But no specific time was set for an overall pullout and troops will maintain cordons around the two cities, the ministry said.

17.   But the finance ministry says that it has no intention of abandoning its gradual liberalization policy for a single big swoop.

18.   Crude oil imports were also strong in April, the ministry said.

19.   Crude oil imports also rose in April, the ministry said.

20.   Development of non-pesticide control measures will also be funded, the ministry said.