1.   Among Saudis in particular, growing suspicions point to Iran or Iraq because of the success with which the attackers have evaded detection.

2.   For several reasons, suspicion points to video games.

3.   For them, suspicion has always pointed toward Syria.

4.   Suspicion points to Osama bin Laden, but there are other possibilities, including, just conceivably, homegrown lunatics.

5.   Suspicions point to the electrical wiring in the attic.

6.   Initial suspicions pointed to Corsican separatists, who have carried out a number of bomb attacks on symbols of the French state on the mainland in recent weeks.

7.   Early suspicions pointed at right wing militia who favour the pipe bomb packed with nails used in the attack.

8.   Suspicion pointed to the IRA, if only because of the origin of the vehicle, a jeep, used in the bombing.