1.   He skipped so many appearances with Dole in September that the Ohio media speculated the governor was ducking the GOP presidential candidate.

2.   Israeli media speculated that the bomber may have been chased away by police or was cut off by a truck where workers were unloading furniture.

3.   Israeli media speculated Tuesday night that his Syrian welcome was withdrawn because of his willingness to sit down once again across from Peres.

4.   Japanese media have speculated the scandal is far wider.

5.   Some Japanese media speculate Nomura may have used its underwriting role in an IPO to cater to favored clients.

6.   The Canadian media has speculated on a falling-out between Anderson and British Columbia Premier Glen Clark.

7.   Over the past fortnight, the Iranian media have speculated on who will lead the team through the World Cup and criticized the soccer federation for wasting time.

8.   Polish media have speculated that John Paul, an ardent anti-communist, was not eager to receive the president.

9.   Philippine media speculated the incursion could be an attempt by China to test the response of southeast Asian nations.

10.   Police declined to comment on the case, but the Ukrainian media speculated that the killing might have been related to business disputes at the brewery.