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

But despite allegations of excessive use of force, Mr.Netanyahu praised Israeli troops for what he described as "remarkable courage."

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

But he stressed that despite its "no" vote, Turkey believes Iran must answer concerns about the nature of its nuclear program.

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

But despite the challenges, International Olympic Committee Executive Director for Olympic Games Gilbert Felli says that Vancouver organizers have done an excellent job.

VOA: standard.2010.02.21

But Eric Halgren points out that despite our growing knowledge, much about the human brain remains unknown.

VOA: standard.2010.01.15

But despite a per capita gross domestic product of $14,000, the United Nations estimates that 70 percent of people live below the poverty line.

VOA: standard.2009.08.28

But,despite team manager Jamil Bahindi's long list of complaints, he says the team is impressed by the reception given by the people of Kano state.

VOA: standard.2009.11.05

But despite that assurance, officials admit India will have to race against time to successfully host the Games, because much of the work is behind schedule.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

But despite that, he said 2009 will not be a good year.

VOA: standard.2009.04.16

But veteran AU observer Kenneth Mpyisi of the Institute of Strategic Studies says despite the appearance, the majority of members remain committed, at least in principle, to democratic values.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

Kvit adds that most contemporary Ukrainian politicians are heavily influenced by Soviet-style thinking, but even they understand the reality of free speech in Ukraine, which remains despite changes in government.

VOA: standard.2010.03.17

But here in Warsaw, people were waiting for only one thing -an assurance that despite scrapping Bush-era plans for an antiballistic missile shield, the U.S.had not turned its back on Central Europe.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

"But despite the tremors to which it is still subject and which still render it vulnerable, the government has resolutely committed itself to creating conditions which can give confidence to local investors and attract foreign investment."

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

But despite weeks of negotiations, the three main political parties - the Maoists,the Nepali Congress, and the Communist Party known as UML have failed to reach a consensus on who should head a new government.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

"But the most wonderful thing is that despite all those tensions, people are able to worship freely, there is such a variety of different devotion and celebration in the streets of Jerusalem, and that's the spirit that really should predominate at this time."

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

"We found that easier access to emergency contraception did help women use the pills more quickly when it was needed, and they used it more often, but despite that increased use and faster use, it didn't reduce rates of unintended pregnancy."

VOA: standard.2010.03.22