31.   Ignorance about the technology involved and constant repetition of false rumors about Bayer were responsible for the delay, he said.

32.   It is normal for many false rumors to spread immediately after a near miss from a major hurricane disaster.

33.   Many blame the false rumors on their enemies -- on Castro and the spies they are convinced are spread throughout the crowd, or on the federal government.

34.   Muehlemann, who was the subject of false rumors that he would resign amid the current turmoil, will retain his position as chief executive officer.

35.   North Korea has accused South Korea and the United States of warmongering and threatened retaliation unless Washington stops spreading what it called false rumors of North Korean threats.

36.   Nominee faces false rumors in Arab world.

37.   On at least three occasions, false rumors of his death have circulated through government circles.

38.   On Thursday, following false rumors that several securities companies were about to collapse, investors fled the stock market.

39.   One false rumor said tanks had surrounded the presidential palace.

40.   People who spread false rumors or who run illegal immigration rings will be punished, the report, published Friday, cited the official as saying.