51.   Speculation has mounted since she was seized that the crime was committed either by the Mafia or by the Italian secret services.

52.   Speculation is mounting that early elections will be held in Malaysia with the Malay daily Thursday predicting polls anytime between January and April.

53.   Speculation mounted that French President Jacques Chirac wished to pursue a modernisation programme that would leave the French defence industries under national control.

54.   Speculation has mounted that Phillips is ready to quit the Premiership strugglers, possibly even for north-east rivals Newcastle.

55.   Speculation mounted Friday that US Housing Secretary Jack Kemp would be picked as the vice-presidential nominee to run alongside Republican presidential contender Bob Dole.

56.   Speculation has mounted that the US-North Korea freeze could be easing since South Korean envoy, Lim Dong-Won, visited North Korea earlier this month.

57.   Speculation mounted on US financial markets Tuesday that the US Federal Reserve will lower interest rates shortly to help escape recession.

58.   Speculation mounted over whether Onassis will be buried next to her first husband.

59.   Speculation was mounting that Alan Howarth, a former Conservative MP who switched to Labour during the last parliament, might find himself in a government position.