21.   There has been much speculation that America might be siding with the rebels.

22.   Speculation is rife that he will be sacked.

23.   There was some speculation that the Saudi government had been encouraging worst-case estimates in an effort to attract international assistance.

24.   Guzmn also had enemies on the extreme right, and there was some speculation as to their involvement.

25.   There was speculation that Soviet concern could extend to the possibility of missile attacks launched from any of the republics they were known to be located.

26.   There was speculation that in distancing himself from the Khmers Rouges, Sihanouk was acting with the approval of the Chinese government.

27.   In early December there was some speculation that Shaikh Obeid would be exchanged for Israeli navigator Ron Arad, the only missing Israeli serviceman believed to be alive.

28.   There was some speculation that the action had been part of ongoing Israeli efforts to secure the release of servicemen missing in Lebanon.

29.   There was speculation that applications from Norway and Switzerland could follow shortly.

30.   Moreover, although no prime minister or co-ordinator was named, there was speculation that Mchangama would in fact head the government despite his apparent demotion.