11.   Najib also quashed rumours on the closure of Malaysia Hall in London.

12.   The prime minister yesterday called a meeting between Supachai, Deputy Science Minister Pornthep Tejapaibul and Government Spokesman Akhapol Sorasuchart to talk over ways of quashing the rumours.

13.   German coach Berti Vogts quashed rumours Sammer was really saving himself for European action.

14.   He said he wanted to quash the rumours before they got out of hand.

15.   He takes two minutes off his main rival Tony Rominger in sweltering heat to quash rumours he is not at his indestructible best.

16.   His comments quashed rumours that small creditors would get all their money back.

17.   After a long wait in the doping control tent prior to the race, he finally joined the rest of the field, quashing rumours he would be excluded.

18.   Cummiskey also quashed rumours that Smith was having back and shoulder problems.

19.   Former England captain Alan Shearer ruled out a return to international football on Tuesday quashing rumours that he was prepared to do so.

20.   Two key European bankers moved swiftly on Monday to quash rumours on financial markets that the launch of the single currency might be delayed.