111.   The stop in Damascus was bound to raise speculation that peacemaking could be revived by the United States on that front.

112.   The Taliban recently had laid off anti-aircraft fire, raising speculation that their ammunition was running out.

113.   The three were the last hostages, raising speculation that the rebels might strike again to gain human shields against intensifying military offensives.

114.   The unusual nighttime activity raised speculation authorities were practicing for a possible evacuation of one or more hostages.

115.   The vote raised speculation Claes will step down as NATO secretary general.

116.   This has raised speculation that Dutroux and his gang enjoyed high-level protection.

117.   They were the last hostages, raising speculation that the rebels might strike again to gain human shields against intensifying military offensives.

118.   This raised speculation that a piece of tire may have been sucked into an engine and triggered a fire.

119.   Thousands of billboards carrying the logo have been erected at strategic locations throughout the country, raising speculation over whether Caltex is planning to expand beyond the oil business.

120.   Word of that meeting had raised speculation that the Cambodian strongman might also hold talks with Ranariddh to end the fighting between their forces in northern Cambodia.