1.   Although unfounded rumours were circulating that the military planned to declare martial law, Carlson knew a full scale military conflict was already unfolding on Byzantine.

2.   Rumours circulated in the Oslo market that Kvaerner would bid for the paper-related parts of Finnish Tampella Oy, an industrial company, analysts said.

3.   A rumour was circulating recently about Union Asia Finance Plc being suspended from operations.

4.   In the ensuing years, rumours have circulated that the wives of prominent politicians and police generals have been seen wearing missing jewellery items, including the Blue Diamond.

5.   Rumours had circulated for some weeks that some members of the Ka Wah board were opposed to the deal because of the economic uncertainty.

6.   Rumours circulate that the Taliban may be willing to negotiate with the fragile opposition in the Panjshir valley.

7.   Rumours soon circulated widely that Suharto had a serious health problem.

8.   In Grozny, rumours circulated that the Russians were planning to take the town Monday night, but soldiers in front of the presidential palace appeared relaxed.

9.   A broker said market rumours were circulating that the government would on Thursday announce measures to address the lack of trading on the B share market.

10.   A local dealer said rumours were also circulating that the central bank would cut bank reserve ratios soon.