61.   Authorities denied trying to curb the paper for political reasons, saying that it deserved to be punished for flouting technical conditions in its printing contracts.

62.   Authorities deny the accusations.

63.   Authorities have been denying permission for such protests.

64.   Authorities have denied the allegations.

65.   Authorities have repeatedly denied him bail.

66.   Authorities denied any frame-up, saying the move was necessary to safeguard peace.

67.   Authorities denied the charges.

68.   Authorities denied the existence of any terrorist groups in Belarus.

69.   Authorities deny it.

70.   Authorities deny their plans will wreak widespread environmental and cultural destruction.