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

Even so, the proposal is a step in the right direction.

Nevertheless, Japan faces serious long term challenges.

Nevertheless, the elections represented significant progress.

Although the issues are complicated, the solution is simple follow the data.

In this respect, however, Obama is hardly unique.

Brutal as they sound, worse is likely to come.

Though elected democratically, he chose to govern undemocratically.

Despite their common geography, history, and economic interests, their strategic trajectories will diverge.

Even so, the shale revolution across the Atlantic has been felt in diverse ways.

The social consequences of May 1968 are nonetheless huge.

Though well connected to the military and security community, Rowhani was clearly considered an outsider.

Although the violence was escalating, the death toll was still in the thousands, not tens of thousands.

Moroccan feminists have protested vigorously, but to no avail.

While it did not admit to restraining trade, it promised not to do so in the future.

In the face of considerable controversy, assistance continued to be provided without requiring the poor to enter oppressive workhouses.

Despite recent moves by the Chinese government, the renminbi still has a long way to go.

And, despite the spike in unemployment, productivity growth in the eurozone is decidedly negative.

Although isolated, French President François Hollande courageously decided to respond firmly to Traoré s call for help.

Much as they may have admired her, most Britons were never convinced that the Thatcher way was the only way.

Although a realist in his thinking, he could be Wilsonian in his tactics.

Throughout protests, blackouts, threats, they have managed to pull though and keep writing.

Despite improved collaboration with the Group, there remain certain areas of opacity in the implementation of the arms embargo.

Similarly, despite high levels of political violence, Nigeria produces more than 1,000 films annually.

Although they have made significant social progress in recent years, they have become centers of popular unrest.

Nevertheless, European leaders have continued to devote more time and effort to financial and institutional questions than to geopolitical issues.

Indeed, despite some initial hiccups, the positive effects of economic reform quickly became apparent.

While little sign of a link has been found, there is better evidence for the addictive potential of cannabis.

Despite the common norms being used currently, most recently there have been situations that are far from being compatible with customary law.

One of the most difficult is the EU s limitation of imports of genetically modified foods, which presents a major problem for US agriculture.

Despite repeated assurances, Islamist leaders have shown little interest in democracy beyond winning at the ballot box.

In fact, despite a commitment to launch formal negotiations to establish the bank, disagreements about the size and shares of the bank s capital have not been resolved.

Despite strong Egyptian and Sudanese opposition, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia signed a new water sharing agreement.

In spite of this, early marriage continued to be practised widely, especially in rural villages and urban slums.

The Palestinian Authority must prevent attacks against Israeli civilians by dismantling terrorism capabilities and infrastructure without delay.

We have heard many such stories in recent days. Brutal as they sound, worse is likely to come.

While incineration and landfilling are still practiced, such high recycling rates underscore the positive impact of targeted policies.

And, though the Russian diplomatic initiative (based on a joint proposal with Iran) averted this disaster, everything has its price.

Unfortunately, despite the enormous harm from the financial crisis, little has changed in the politics of banking.

Renters may pay rent for 50 years and still gain absolutely no right or economic interest with the property.

The reverse is in fact true...(Below 200 meters) lies the largest habitat on earth.

Yet, despite all the advances in medical technology, the diagnosis of brain disorders in one in six children still remained so limited.

Although the Association Agreement does not lead automatically to EU membership, it is an important step in that direction.

Though Venezuela s non oil sector has been growing, oil still provides the vast majority of its dollar earnings.

Despite their shortcomings, income measures are useful in gaining a better understanding of the extent of poverty and vulnerability worldwide.