The Israeli government and Israeli investors in the pipeline have categorically denied the latter claim.

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Mr Dobbie categorically denied the company sent communications in order to tempt free members to pay subscriptions.

BBC: Business

But City categorically denied the fee they negotiated with Etihad was artificially inflated.

BBC: Reds query Man City-Etihad deal

The US embassy in Paris "categorically denied" the US had been involved in any cyber attack on the French government.

BBC: US 'launched Flame cyber attack on Sarkozy's office'

However, Mr Rehman Malik categorically denied that MQM was involved.

BBC: Karachi bomb was 'caused by IED'

But SLC chairman DS de Silva, who only last week told the BBC that venues will be handed over to the ICC on 20 January, categorically denied the reports.

BBC: Cricket World Cup: ICC admits Sri Lanka venues delay

But this was categorically denied by Germany and Greece.

BBC: UK should not help any second Greece bailout - Osborne

However, in our interview, Mr Trichet gave the criticism short shrift, and categorically denied that he had ever pointed to the narrowing of interest rate differentials as a sign of the euro's success.

BBC: Interview with an ECB president

Kerry categorically denied rumors of an affair Friday.

CNN: Dean campaign faces disarray

He "categorically" denied shooting Mrs Leggatt, who he said he had split from amicably and still considered a friend.

BBC: News

You do not mention that the government of Pakistan has categorically, vigorously and repeatedly denied this allegation.

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