21. Pakistani newspapers have speculated that the United States is considering attacking Afghanistan using ground troops from coalition partners. 22. Abacha is expected to announce his timetable for the return to civilian rule, and newspapers have speculated he is planning a three-year transition period. 23. Although portfolios were not announced, newspapers speculated that Gupta was likely to be given the powerful home ministry. 24. Arab newspapers have speculated in recent days that PFLP secretary-general George Habash, who has had serious heart ailments, will attend the meetings if his health permits. 25. As a result of the report, Israeli newspapers speculated that the United States was tapping phone calls and deciphering Israeli intelligence codes. 26. As a result of the Washington Post report, Israeli newspapers speculated that the United States was tapping phone calls and deciphering Israeli intelligence codes. 27. Bangkok newspapers speculated that the timing of the probe into his affairs was politically motivated. 28. Because of the close ties between Lagerfeld, Schiffer and the Fendis, Italian newspapers speculated the model had signed the protest under pressure from animal rights groups. 29. But newspapers speculated more defections may be in the works. 30. Charles and Parker Bowles have slowly made their relationship more public and British newspapers often speculate about whether the two might one day wed. |