41.   Little official information followed and speculation grew that Wang killed himself or was killed to protect others.

42.   Speculation grew here that Nigeria may pull out of the Commonwealth after the Nigerian Foreign Ministry summoned diplomats for a briefing Thursday.

43.   Speculation has been growing that Iraq may become the next target in the U.S military campaign against terrorism.

44.   Speculation has been growing that the U.S military campaign against terrorism will turn next to Iraq.

45.   Speculation has grown in recent months that China is planning another nuclear test.

46.   Speculation is growing that he may announce his cabinet as soon as tomorrow given that the IMF bailout package is hanging in the balance.

47.   Speculation is growing that Russia will need a rescue package from the International Monetary Fund or someone else.

48.   Speculation grew last week when Deutsche Bank confirmed DaimlerChrysler had given the bank a mandate to prepare a defense strategy.

49.   Speculation grew that Oh may have to resign to take responsibility for the cheating, which allegedly began last year and continued into the latest season ending in October.

50.   Speculation has been growing over whether Cuban leader Fidel Castro would intervene.