51.   A bureau official briefing reporters on the latest data said labor conditions remain severe.

52.   A government official briefing reporters said this is the first time Japan is actively encouraging foreign direct investment in an official capacity.

53.   A Finance Ministry official, briefing reporters after the April figures were announced Monday, said the monthly increase was the eighteenth straight.

54.   A ministry official, briefing reporters on the latest data, said that despite the latest rise the long-term trend toward a narrowing current account surplus remains intact.

55.   A government official briefing reporters said labor conditions remain severe.

56.   A ministry official briefing reporters said that judging from the most recent statistics available in each country, Japan holds the most reserves of any nation.

57.   A Russian delegation source who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity said Moscow was insisting on a bombing halt before a U.N. resolution is passed.

58.   A senior administration official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said Bush has no plans to visit North Korea.

59.   A senior administration official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said Bush told the prime minister he was sorry that civilians had been hurt.

60.   A senior Bush administration official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said Bush told the prime minister he was very sorry that civilians had been hurt.