• Despite his attempt to engage Congress now, Obama had that opportunity for four months following reelection.

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  • Marco Cereste remains Peterborough City Council leader despite an attempt by his deputy, Matthew Lee, to oust him.

    BBC: Peterborough council's Marco Cereste survives challenge

  • Its application will be heard at a later date despite an attempt from Tesco to have the two considered at the same time.

    BBC: Cheddar Sainsbury's superstore decision deferred

  • Despite the attempt at authenticity through the use of real and recognizable New York locations, the gleefully mean-spirited humor quickly ramps up to a ludicrous implausibility.

    NEWYORKER: School for Scoundrels

  • "Lance's commitment to the truth and reconciliation process is firm, despite the attempt at piling on through more appearances by Mr. Tygart on '60 Minutes, '" the lawyer wrote.

    CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

  • The trade agreement and the banana accompanying measures were approved during the daily voting session on 11 December 2012, despite an attempt by the left-wing GUE group to block the agreement.

    BBC: EU trade agreement with Peru and Colombia backed by MEPs

  • But Sarkozy's failure to deliver on his promises on immigration during five years in power has undermined his support from the right-wing electorate despite his attempt to appeal to them in campaigning, Minkenberg said.

    CNN: Is the far right gaining ground in Europe?

  • Despite the attempt by some environmentalists to paint the U.S. Chamber as an anti-science climate denier, the business group has acknowledged the reality of greenhouse gas emissions and the need for a coordinated response.

    FORBES: Commentary

  • By definition, this means the other 99 percent would not be affected, yet they are not flocking to Obama, despite his attempt to shield them from any sacrifice nor the many goodies his White House has dished out.

    FORBES: Maybe Americans Are Less Selfish Than We Think

  • They ended the season trophy-less despite an attempt to clear the air by announcing Smith's imminent departure and then try to shore up the morale by - at around this time of the season - unveiling his successor.

    BBC: Chick Young's view

  • Unemployment, which is nearly 10%, still remains the biggest problem for the economy, despite an attempt by the government to boost jobs by cutting the working week to 35 hours last spring - a move that sparked widespread opposition from business.

    BBC: France backs reform

  • Yet so far negotiations have barely got going, despite an attempt by Michael Jordan, the sport's greatest star who must be miffed at being robbed of the annual ritual in which he threatens to retire only to be persuaded to play just one more season.

    ECONOMIST: A baskets case

  • Despite my best attempt to be prepared and take life by the horns, I fell into a deep, dark hole.

    FORBES: On the Mend: Lessons From the Road to Recovery

  • The benchmark 10-year yield traded to as low as 3.09% despite a desperate attempt at a rally on Wall Street encouraged by recovering prices for crude oil futures.

    FORBES: Bonds Run Out Of Steam Ahead Of FOMC Minutes

  • In Yucatan, an election for state governor looks likely to go ahead calmly on May 27th, despite an earlier attempt by the incumbent governor to defy the law and install a biased electoral council.

    ECONOMIST: Mexico

  • Despite a failed attempt at an Apprentice-type show, she has partnered with KB Home to sell Martha-branded houses, signed a deal with Macy's and plans to launch a new magazine, called Blueprint, to cater to "modern, multitasking" women between the ages of 25 and 45.

    FORBES: Magazine Article

  • Despite a failed attempt at an Apprentice-type show, she has partnered with KB Home (nyse: KBH - news - people ) to sell Martha-branded houses, signed a deal with Macy's and plans to launch a new magazine, called Blueprint, to cater to "modern, multitasking" women between the ages of 25 and 45.

    FORBES: Angels And Demons

  • And, despite kicking his next attempt, Robinson added six more points to put the hosts firmly in control.

    BBC: London Wasps 27-24 Bath

  • He described Kutcher's performance as "carefully judged, " but said "the illusion never fully seizes hold" despite "an impressive attempt at vocal mimicry".

    BBC: Entertainment & Arts

  • He also prescribed temazepam to the woman on 1 December 2005 despite a suspected failed suicide attempt two days before.

    BBC: Dr Iain Kerr

  • But the government has been unable to defeat the Tigers militarily, despite emptying its own treasury in the attempt.

    ECONOMIST: The best chance for peace in two decades

  • But he's also careful to point out that Macaulay was racist, harboured prejudices about native Indians and customs and, despite being a linguist, did not attempt to master any Indian language.

    BBC: Recalling Thomas Macaulay's English legacy

  • The Israelis have branded the move a violation of the Oslo Peace Accords, which charts a bilateral route to peace, and the Americans fear the bid will severely complicate any attempt to return to peace talks despite Palestinian vows to do just that.

    BBC: Palestinian UN status vote more than symbolic?

  • Unfortunately, the enduring television image of his time in the role was his attempt to sing the Welsh national anthem despite clearly not knowing the words.

    BBC: John Redwood

  • The MP stayed away from the Conservative Party conference in an attempt to defuse the row, but despite the support of backbench Tory MPs it became clear when Parliament returned from recess on Monday that it was not going to go away.

    BBC: Andrew Mitchell resigns over police comments row

  • And I think what's very interesting is that despite the heavy bombing, and I assume the attempt by the Israelis to quiet that station, the station continues to broadcast and continues to present Hezbollah, their point of views, and rallies in favor of Hezbollah.

    NPR: Arab Media Focuses on Hezbollah-Israel Fighting

  • In short, Mr Yushchenko must urgently establish good relations with Moscow, despite its support for his opponent and despite rumours of Russian security-service involvement in an attempt to poison him with dioxin last autumn.

    ECONOMIST: After Victor Yushchenko's election victory

  • There is also an attempt among other Shiite politicians to isolate Sadr, despite Maliki's support.

    NPR: Sadr Followers to End Parliament Boycott

  • We spoke with an agent who, despite protestations, booked a "technician" to inspect and attempt to repair the damaged items.

    BBC: Fergus Muirhead

  • Yiannis Bournous, the international spokesman for Syriza, believes that despite this, it may be possible for the left to attempt to form a government.

    BBC: Struggling Greeks losing belief in the state

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