111.   However Maliha Lodhi, a senior editor at The News, said despite the court order, the government confiscated the newsprint.

112.   However, they said despite profit-taking activity, overall sentiments have substantially improved in the last two days.

113.   However, she said despite the great demand, there was no increase in the price of salted-fish.

114.   Ibarrola said despite the setbacks, he is convinced that all three Amezcua brothers will be convicted on drug-related crimes.

115.   IATA spokesman Tim Goodyear said despite the gloom, there was room for cautious optimism.

116.   In his testimony two weeks ago, Greenspan said despite a decline in consumer confidence, it remained at a level that always had been consistent with economic growth.

117.   In the automotive sector, it said despite considerable capital expenditure, several motor companies have been able to sustain huge cash reserves.

118.   In his speech, Hoh said despite the economic slowdown, donations from the villagers this year were bigger than for the previous year.

119.   Ismail said despite tough international competition, the Malaysian furniture sector continued to be buoyant.

120.   It said despite the slump, more hotels have been built, heightening competition and triggering a price war.