The appointment fanned speculation in Hong Kong that Mr. Tung might not finish his term, which runs until June 30, 2007.

The taxi trials took place with the YB-49's fuel tanks full, an unusual testing procedure, fanning further speculation of industrial sabotage of the aircraft.

Sting, shown above in 1980 flanked by his bandmates Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers, fanned speculation of a Police reunion and tour when he said last month that they had been "talking about" doing something to commemorate their anniversary.

A top DaimlerChrysler executive fanned such speculation this summer when, in response to a question, he declined to rule out the possibility of selling off Chrysler.

The deal also fanned speculation about another wave of consolidation in the telephone industry.

Whether the cameo was staged or not, Tyson's presence fanned speculation that he will be the next opponent for Lewis, who holds two of the three heavyweight titles.

The data fanned speculation that the Federal Reserve would decide, perhaps at a policy meeting next week, to push down short-term interest rates yet again in an effort to support the economic recovery.

After months of fanning speculation that he might not run - for reasons not even his supporters can agree on - the mayor continued to extend the uncertainty.

The jump fanned speculation that the Bank of England would raise interest rates.

Mr. de la Renta is not here for the presentation of the line, which fanned speculation that he and the House of Balmain would part ways.