61.   No official reason was given for the sacking of Boubakar, but observers speculated that it was related to upcoming elections in Mauritania.

62.   Observers have speculated that Clarke stepped in late last week to stop the Governor of the Bank of England Eddie George from raising rates, as markets had expected.

63.   Observers speculate that a renewed IRA ceasefire is imminent.

64.   Observers speculated that the forces in the town are trying to buy time so people can escape across mountainous terrain to the west.

65.   Observers speculated that the trade unions could dig in their heels and block the talks, or effectively bring about their collapse.

66.   Observers speculate that an IRA ceasefire is imminent.