51.   After days of persistent rumors about the case, outrage exploded late Wednesday after police spokesman Ekrem Avdic confirmed that multiple rape was being investigated.

52.   Aid workers said, however, there are persistent rumors that the government will close the camps if the Rwandan refugees do not leave on their own.

53.   Although formally retired, Deng still wields considerable influence, and there have been persistent rumors in recent months of his failing health.

54.   And she dismissed the persistent rumors that his health is failing, brushing them off as Israeli propaganda.

55.   Basofi made the remarks amid persistent rumors that the prices of basic commodities in East Java will skyrocket soon.

56.   Corn prices got a boost from persistent rumors that China was buying U.S. corn for late spring shipment.

57.   For the past four years, Yeltsin has been dogged by persistent rumors about his drinking habits and poor health.

58.   Foreign Minister Pascoal Mocumbi on Friday denied persistent rumors that other African nations were pressuring Chissano to form a coalition government with RENAMO.

59.   For the past four years, Yeltsin has been dogged by persistent rumors about his poor health and about his drinking habits.

60.   Grain and soybeans futures prices finished sharply higher Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade amid persistent rumors of new export business to Asia and Europe.