Last week the paper did - and it was promptly denied a license to operate.

North Korea promptly denied that the official had defected, however.

Channon, still playing the lobby game, promptly denied that he was the source of the story.

"I accused him of doing this dreadful thing to you," said Richard, 'and he promptly denied it.

Sarah is caught out laughing and promptly denies it.

It was further known that the engagement had even been prematurely announced-and promptly denied the next day.

The Civil Defense, an arm of the Palestinian security forces, promptly denied the report.

Tsang-yang promptly denied that he had left such clue.

In 1999, allegations of secret diplomatic and commercial contacts were also promptly denied by Manama.

However, Elisabeth promptly denies this, and Marie runs off crying.