1.   He also denied any ambition to be prime minister.

2.   North Korea denies nuclear ambitions beyond civilian power needs, but has threatened to withdraw from the NPT rather than submit to inspections and other required safeguards.

3.   North Korea denies nuclear ambitions beyond civilian power needs, but has threatened to withdraw from the NPT rather than submit to full inspections of its nuclear program.

4.   The mayor and his aides deny such ambitions, but it is universally suspected that Giuliani has his eye on a high-level national slot.

5.   Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov could also become a top choice, but he has so far denied presidential ambitions.

6.   Iran has denied any ambition to acquire a nuclear bomb.

7.   Karic has indirectly denied such ambitions, but the station has recently criticized the government and has extensively reported on the opposition.

8.   Tehran denies any ambitions for a nuclear arsenal, but says it reserves the right to advanced atomic technology for civilian purposes.