11.   Trading closed as Finance Minister Luis Raul Matos Azocar dispelled speculation over a possible devaluation move to secure fresh loans from the multilaterals.

12.   Above all, Yeltsin must look fit enough to rule Russia for another four years and dispel speculations about his deteriorating health.

13.   He sought to dispel press speculation that he might be backing away from Russia because of difficulties operating in the country.

14.   IOC leaders also dispelled persistent speculation that the Olympics could be taken away from Athens, insisting there is no backup plan for moving the games elsewhere.

15.   IOC leaders also dispelled persistent speculation that the Olympics could be taken away from Athens, insisting there is no plan to move the games.

16.   Sweden has long been a staunch supporter of fledgling Baltic independence and observers say the prime minister wanted to dispel any speculation that this would change under his leadership.

17.   Thyssen made the early announcement to dispel speculation that its profits could be hurt by its planned merger with Hoesch-Krupp.

18.   To dispel speculation that he was plotting to escape possible criminal charges, Estrada said he was willing to postpone a planned eye surgery in the United States.

19.   While dispelling speculation that Yeltsin is too ill to withstand surgery, the announcement effectively means Russia will remain without an active leader for weeks or months to come.

20.   But the statement dispelled speculation in the local press that the UNHCR assistance could be stopped.