But he says it was legal. "Although the process was messy, I am pleased to say that the final outcome was determined in accordance with Afghan law,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

The Home Office claims that although it is as determined as ever not to dilute any of the main measures in the police reform bill, the atmosphere in which talks are continuing is now much less hostile.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot

But although the European Union is determined to hammer out a plan, other countries feel less pressure.

BBC: EU pushes for Kyoto compromise

The hosts kept the Blues at bay with determined defence, although the visitors did not help themselves as they often drifted wide instead of taking a more direct route.

BBC: Dragons 19-21 Cardiff Blues