71.   Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhu disputed that report, but did not elaborate.

72.   Former Chinese Premier Li Peng disputed press reports Sunday that he was behind the reported bugging of a new U.S.-made jetliner ordered for Chinese President Jiang Zemin.

73.   Franks also disputed reports that large numbers of al-Qaida fighters had escaped into Pakistan after Operation Anaconda.

74.   Griffey disputes a report contending he asked permission to play a half inning as a way of thanking fans.

75.   Gum arabic importers dispute reports of terrorist ties in Sudan.

76.   Hall has disputed reports that investigators are increasingly convinced the jet was crashed deliberately, saying his agency must conduct more studies before they settle on a cause.

77.   He disputed reports that he was trying to shield his company from millions of dollars in insurance liability when he traded places with Leonard.

78.   Ho disputed reports that talks about the proposed location were delaying a decision, but she declined to elaborate on any progress or delays.

79.   Ho disputed reports that talks about the proposed location were delaying a decision but declined to elaborate.

80.   Lapan disputed the report that the tanker was operating under an Iranian flag.