1.  Neither Zavos nor Antinori would confirm or deny the news when New Scientist contacted them.

2.  The lashing was so intense that while the mayor did not confirm or deny the news, no one asked a follow-up question.

3.  The Israeli Embassy here denied the news.

4.  A spokesperson at Dragonair refused to confirm or deny the news.

5.  The paper said Israeli officials were unable to confirm or deny news of the phone call reported by Israel Radio.

6.  And AC Milan would neither confirm nor deny the news.

7.  The team has not confirmed or denied the news.