11.   Police and soldiers were posted at intersections following rumors that riots might break out during the celebrations, but the streets were quiet.

12.   Share prices in Hong Kong surged Friday, boosted by the rise in property stocks following rumors that Disney may build a theme park in the territory.

13.   The announcement followed unconfirmed rumors of troop movements and possible armed clashes in Pyongyang.

14.   The Central Bank announcement followed rumors that President Fernando Henrique Cardoso would dismiss Finance Minister Pedro Malan, declare a banking holiday and freeze savings accounts.

15.   The dollar hit a new four-year high following rumors in the market that a major Japanese construction company may soon file for bankruptcy, traders said.

16.   The hunters and soldiers had arrived in Kenema following rumors of an imminent attack by the rebel Revolutionary United Front.

17.   The new rules adopted by the Central Bank followed rumors that Russian banks had started defaulting, which caused panic selling of ruble-denominated assets Wednesday.

18.   The reports followed unconfirmed rumors of troop movements and possible armed clashes in Pyongyang, but they did not cause immediate alarm in rival South Korea.

19.   The statement followed market rumors of government takeovers of troubled banks or the liquidation of some banks.

20.   Their anger boiled over Friday following rumors that rescuers were letting bodies rot under the rubble in an attempt to hide the extent of losses.