The A.U.chairman said Africa is most vulnerable to climate change, despite accounting for only 3.5 percent of global greenhouse emissions.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

Iran's primary nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz has continued to operate since 2007, despite sanctions by UN Security Council.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

Several of them targeted foreigners. U.N.chief Ban says humanitarian assistance to the Pakistani people will continue despite this tragedy.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

And then,despite heated objections from Republicans, Congress approved a nearly to stabilize the financial system and kick start job growth.

VOA: standard.2010.01.15

Despite the missile threat, Secretary Gates said there is still time to negotiate with Tehran over the country's nuclear program.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

But,despite the excitement about the case, members of the alleged Russian spy ring did not seem to have accomplished anything.

VOA: standard.2010.07.09

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, Klevets says she is not giving up on her dream to drive a metro train.

VOA: standard.2009.11.05

Mr.Obama says despite the decision to try to keep the pictures under wraps, he will not tolerate the abuse of prisoners.

VOA: standard.2009.05.13

But despite the small swing to Obame, there were still more than a dozen candidates running on their own.

VOA: standard.2009.08.30

Despite lobbying efforts by some organizations to boycott BP gasoline stations, consumers do not appear to be punishing BP.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

Despite that, the BOJ resisted government calls to change its policies and said global economics would drive the domestic market.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

Despite a weak economy, buyers seemed eager to spend anywhere between $600 to $1,000 for a little Apple culture.

VOA: standard.2010.05.28

Just last week, Ankara announced it is determined to develop an industrial zone in Palestinian territories despite opposition from Israel.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

Losses are approaching 300. Despite wavering public support, all three main parties appear determined to push ahead with the mission.

VOA: standard.2010.04.30