It turned out that the rumors are true!

Rumors and violence

First rumors spread

First rumors confirmed

Rumors raced around the city the next day that the police had released all those accused of Sviridov s murder (as it happens, the rumors were true).

Rumors become the truth

Second wave of rumors flows in

These rumors were confirmed days later.

Netizens can't get over their surprise. The rumors that have been flooding the net for months suddenly make it to the covers of all official newspapers.

There have been rumors spread among these communities that the program is a plot to sterilize Muslim children.

Rumors have swirled about a possible downgrade of France s sovereign debt, accompanied by speculation about the consequences for French banks.

Rumors raced around the city the next day that the police had released all those accused of Sviridov s murder (as it happens, the rumors were true). Spontaneous protests erupted in front of police headquarters, but the police did not intervene.

Yet there have been similar rumors before, and it is difficult to know whether Mbeki and the other southern African leaders are finally willing to tell Mugabe that he must go.

Moreover, academic and private sector economists have been warned that publishing different figures could result in criminal prosecution for spreading false rumors.

Rumors also suggested that SpongeBob SquarePants may be the next suspect.

As the rumors of his death have been swirling, Mubarak's wife Suzan has been pandering for peace, much to the dismay of Egyptians.

There are rumors that Sechin s clan has designs on Russia s Stabilization Fund, which soaring energy prices have pumped up to over 140 billion.

Whether true or not, such rumors indicate the magnitude of her influence.

For years, rumors had persisted about the failed state of Putin s marriage.

Rumors flew of the creation of a shadow government by extremists in Paris.

The euro was in serious trouble, buffeted by rumors of imminent banking collapses.

But there are plenty of unanswered questions about his kidney condition and rumors that he may even have Churg Strauss Syndrome, a life threatening autoimmune disease.

But from February to April this year, Weibo really became a marketplace of rumors.

Ethiopia s government had strenuously denied rumors of serious ill health caused by liver cancer.

Not trusting that officials will be candid about alarming information, we rely more on rumors.

But in 2010, he dispelled any rumors of the band breaking up, saying I love what I do and think that, yes, it might be tiring and complicated at times we don't have any plans on disbanding any time soon .

The xiadao xiaoxi (back alley news) has long been replete with rumors of things going awry.

Shortly before Christmas, rumors of an impending rebel assault began to filter into Sierra Leone's capital.

Had they mobilized with you , they would have added only to your difficulties , and they would have spread rumors in your midst , trying to sow discord among you . Some of you are avid listeners to them .

Whether or not recent rumors of bilateral US Iran talks prove true, such initiatives should be welcomed.

His political supporters initially brushed aside the mushrooming rumors of his self enrichment as opposition KMT propaganda.

But its title has fueled rumors that the ban is due to references to Iran s nuclear program.

As the rumors about Trump being backed by Putin spread, more Russian Facebook users joined the discussion.

Who loved this woman and why did he want everyone to know of his passion? Rumors had it that one of Russia's richest men wanted to impress his sweetheart.

Along with testimonies, information, rumors and recommendations, citizen media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Flickr have shared photos that portray a massive participation to elect the next President of the Republic.

Much of what is being said and written in Lebanon is more likely to be rumors than not.

Today, that hunger strike is entering its fourth week, with rumors flying that participants' lives are in danger.

The formation was to be used in combat against the German Empire, but morale was affected by the rumors it would be used against Austria Hungary and its Polish Legions.

On rumors, vacuum management and the possibility of another postponement of the election session, here's what Beirut Spring says

Rumors of an imminent default swirl around Sicily, whose governor has resigned as borrowing soared after cutbacks from Rome.

Moreover, rumors are rife that he is now being attacked for his behavior by members of his own party.

After a while, a wave of rumors and gossip emerged, giving way to speculations and all kinds of interpretations.

Az Heart says there are rumors in Iran that several Afghan men sexually violated (raped) an 18 year old girl.

The judge's ruling spurred rumors that he went easy on her because her husband was related to senior provincial officials.

After rumors swirled of an army coup last fall, the president, seeking military assistance should the need arise, alerted India.