11.   Iraq has sought to dispel reports that Odai was seriously wounded.

12.   U.S. officials have sought to dispel reports that Washington was unhappy with the level of Saudi cooperation.

13.   But a defense ministry statement sought to dispel reports that the Israelis were planning military administration of the West Bank towns.

14.   But a defense ministry statement sought to dispel reports the Israelis were planning a new military administration of the West Bank towns.

15.   The Pakistan government has also dispelled reports that Iqbal Masih was killed because of his crusade.

16.   The World Cup midfielder is anxious to dispel reports that he will follow in a Highbury tradition of defence-minded, ball-winning hard men.