However, quite apart from the evidence to the contrary, intuitively this makes no sense.

But, regardless of the sponsorship or the location, fans felt close to most of the clubs, as well as to their national teams.

But what is really needed is the selection and promotion of the best people, regardless of national origin, sex, or race.

This doesn't say much, however, because the Russian majority always supports the government, regardless of the policies it implements.

The right of abrogation arises from the occurrence of war regardless of the original intention of the parties

The world s climate is affected by total emissions, regardless of their origin.

But freedom and democracy do restrict arbitrariness and theft, and encourage politicians, regardless of their moral qualities, to take public interests into account.

But, whatever the merits of this linear economic projection, the term BRICs still makes little sense for long term assessments of global power relations.

These appointments set a bad precedent, regardless of the merits of the individual members in question.

The good will be good, and the bad will be bad, regardless of the prize.

c) Suspicious transactions, irrespective of the amount mentioned in this paragraph.

All States are equal before the Court, regardless of their size.

Action to counter the disaster must be taken, regardless of the cost.

Consequently, women may become victims of violence, regardless of their educational level.

All officials of the International Labour Office, irrespective of nationality, shall enjoy the following immunities and facilities

The final selection is based entirely upon merit regardless of gender.

But, regardless of the outcome of the South Sudan referendum, the impending developments in Sudan will result in important changes to the structure of the Sudanese state.

It would be unfortunate if the finance ministers merely sit around and beg Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and European Central Bank head Jean Claude Trichet to rescue them with rate cuts.

Never mind that the numbers were massaged, because they still hold a valuable lesson.

We must choose between various good ideas, however difficult this may be.

If the entropy is constant in either direction of time, there would be no preferred direction.

The absolute poverty line is determined by the value of spending of each individual, irrespective of place and time of living.

All citizens of Pakistan, regardless of gender, have the right to choose their residence and domicile.

But if the US fails to narrow its savings gap, its current account deficit will not disappear, regardless of where the dollar goes.

In civilized life, people refrain from saying many things, regardless of questions of legality.

No appointments for less than a year's duration, regardless of the nature of the post concerned, take geographical distribution into account.

And there is almost nothing we can do about it, aside from taking a ruler and starting to measure it.

Pakistan must take this view seriously, regardless of Bush s motivations.

Regardless of the outcome, he foresees no threat of military action, at least through next year.

The precautionary principle prescribes action, regardless of cost, to prevent all of them.

Aside from the People's Party, the rest of the groups welcome the 7N organizers.

Privacy, confidentiality and informed consent and are supposed to be extended to all patients regardless of gender.

All agencies, regardless of responsibility, have cooperated closely on intelligence exchange.

Whatever happens, and whoever turns out to be the new leader, North Korea most likely faces an unstable future.

In practice, however, financial means in the form of assets or regular income are uniformly required from all immigrants, regardless of their individual characteristics.

Nuclear arms are wicked, regardless of who possesses them.

6. Stresses the importance of ensuring access for all staff members to the system of administration of justice, regardless of their duty station

The first mover s algorithm worked, regardless of the story s veracity.

(Never mind that this cost estimate is probably wildly overestimated most models show about 3 damages.)

It is all for one and one for all, regardless of size, debt position, and accountability.

The First Committee is also less effective than it could be, notwithstanding ongoing efforts to enhance the value of its work.

(g) The development of alternative groupings for the classification, based primarily on the goods or services produced, independently of skill level.

This work would be relevant to enterprises eager to attract investment regardless of their legal form or size.

An incompatible reservation would be null and void, irrespective of the reaction of other States parties.

The health infrastructure in Pakistan is accessible to all citizens of Pakistan regardless of gender.