11.   He denied rumours that Tarrin had threatened to resign, saying they untrue and groundless.

12.   However, he strongly denied rumours saying that domestic sellers were cutting prices to attract customers.

13.   San Miguel earlier denied the rumours.

14.   The rumours were denied by company executives who said the payment of staff bonuses was proof the firm was not in financial difficulty.

15.   Fuji denied the rumour later.

16.   He denied rumours that he had promised to shave off his newly-grown goatee beard if he won a stage.

17.   He denied rumours that he was at odds with the captain.

18.   He denied rumours that Johnson had been to the US embassy for a possible evacuation.

19.   He denied rumours that UNIP cadres are receiving training in neighbouring Namibia.

20.   He strongly denied media rumours about his health and a possible divorce from his wife Simone.