41.   Both groups have denied the allegations and any connection with the gunman.

42.   Both groups deny the charge.

43.   Both groups have denied playing a role in the bombing and accuse the regime of staging the explosion itself to create a pretext for a further crackdown on opponents.

44.   But animal-rights groups deny racism is involved, saying they are simply demanding that Chinatown merchants respect current laws on animal welfare.

45.   But the group has already denied that Habash wants to meet Arafat.

46.   But the rebel group denied any link to the abduction.

47.   But the group has denied this.

48.   But the rebel group has vehemently denied any involvement.

49.   But the group later denied that it was responsible.

50.   But the local squatters group denied any responsibility for the attacks.