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

Despite that disadvantage, the United States won and maintained a 53-game winning streak at home against regional opponents that started in 2001, when they lost to Honduras.

VOA: standard.2009.06.07

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

VOA: standard.2009.04.16

"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

Despite the fact the world is green, covered with plants and trees, there is no one natural dye that makes green,a colorfast,permanent dark green."

VOA: special.2011.06.15

Baek points out that Pyongyang has released water into the South without warning before, despite promises to provide notice.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

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

U.S.military commanders say that despite the desperate conditions in parts of the capital, food distributions overall have been orderly.

VOA: standard.2010.01.26

And despite new signs that China's economy is slowing down, Cardillo says the rest of the global economy is doing just fine.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

Despite all the fame and celebrity that has come her way, Taylor says it's important to stay grounded.

VOA: standard.2009.12.22

Despite an expensive, multimedia campaign, public relations experts say BP's image remains that of a big, faceless corporation.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

Shah says that despite the fact officials had anticipated acts of retaliation, the latest violence was surprising.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded that the Palestinians have refused to resume peace talks despite Israeli concessions.

VOA: standard.2010.01.10

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