21.   But FA chief executive Graham Kelly was quick to throw his support behind Venables, dispelling speculation that the FA had put pressure on him to resign.

22.   Manuel Antonio retains his old job as interior minister, dispelling speculation that Dhlakama would succeed him in the interests of national reconciliation.

23.   The announcement dispelled speculation that the departure of two low-level North Korean delegates from Kuala Lumpur Tuesday meant the talks were near collapse.