And despite this, victory is close,

Despite these ethnic ties, and despite having hosted them for 30 years, Pakistan does not officially allow Afghans to integrate locally.

But despite that, and despite the Group of Eight's important debt relief initiative, there is an urgent need to do more.

Despite the emotion, the worries and the temptation.

Tremendous patriotism, despite divisions

This was despite the fact that during World War I the forts had proved ineffective despite strong support from artillery and infantry.

Despite the emphasis on improving the Organization's efficiency and effectiveness, and despite the human resources management reforms under way, the resources allocated to training seemed insufficient.

Despite repression, Iran s civil society is well developed and sophisticated.

Despite his extravagancies and authoritarian style, the masses loved him.

Despite improvements and reforms, many of Japan's fundamentals remain woeful.

And, despite the recent summit s apparent success, I still am.

Despite historical differences, Peru and Chile share a common destiny.

The people are beautiful and loving despite all the regrets.

The story of the daily resistance that continues despite increasing militarization on the ground and despite the regime's attempts to silence every form of citizen expression.

Despite this institutional structure, problems remain.

And, despite Africa s huge natural resource deposits, heavy manufacturing remains elusive.

But, despite ample funding and abundant media access, Asar finished third.

Despite the measures taken, the security situation remains volatile and unpredictable.

Despite several peace proposals, Kony and his gang have not responded.

Iraqis turned out despite many difficulties and attempts at violent disruption.

We can say that despite the siege and destruction, despite the last war on Gaza, the pass rates are positive and the results better than those of the previous year.

Despite Sami's rough edges, Layla loves him.

The press fought back tenaciously, despite casualties.

Despite the promises, aid continued to decline.

Despite this, Indonesia has consolidated its democracy.

Despite this, artificial life support has worked.

This approach continues despite its persistent failure.

Despite reasonable rates, tax evasion is widespread.

History suggests otherwise, despite a vulnerable dollar.

Despite the heavy rain, they marched along.

Well deserved, despite the disappointing referendum result.

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And, despite the government s efforts, childhood poverty also has increased under Blair.

Despite the frenzy and obvious fun, 7aki Fadi calls for a truce.

Despite censorship, comments on Chen flooded both global and Chinese social media.

Despite all this, it turns a blind eye and abides to silence.

Despite this, there are still obvious differences between eastern and western Berlin.

Despite these achievements, the economic and developmental challenges facing Afghanistan remain daunting.

That pitfall was avoided despite a difficult and at times disappointing discussion.

But, despite widespread depravity and injustice, we also found a remarkable resilience and optimism.

No, we may hang on, despite the huge burdens of debt that we've accumulated, despite the evidence that we've lost our work ethic and other parts of our historical mojo.

Despite being veiled, Ms Bahrain clinched the title.

Despite positive developments, the road ahead is bumpy.

Despite its seeming plausibility, this view is wrong.

It has remained at peace, despite regional wars.