11.   Anwar, however, denies all the allegations against him, saying they are part of a political plot to discredit him.

12.   Berlusconi claims that he is a victim of a political plot and of extortion.

13.   But the real attractions on Friday are the political plots and subplots that have added an element of intrigue to the march.

14.   He has mounted an aggressive defense, suggesting the allegations are part of a political plot to smear his name and undermine his chances to become IOC president.

15.   He reiterated his contention that he is the victim of a political plot.

16.   He has denied all the charges, saying they are part of a political plot to discredit him.

17.   Historians have long speculated that Ahn was just the trigger man in an elaborate political plot.

18.   Muhwezi, whose many assets include a Kampala casino, the national paging service company and a newspaper, has rejected the allegations as a political plot against him.

19.   Some Haitians even suspected a political plot.

20.   Some people speak darkly of a political plot.