Gov't downgrades economic view for 4th month in May

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (3rd from R in front row) presides over a meeting of economic ministers and coalition parties leaders convened May 11 to discuss a government monthly economic report for May. The report downgraded assessment of economic conditions for the fourth straight month, saying the economy is ''further weakening.''

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