31.   Traders said that despite another weak report, investors remain skeptical, and as long as they do, yields are not likely to rise or fall drastically.

32.   Tuesday, a NATO official said despite the earlier announcement, the options were still being discussed within NATO, and final plans were still not ready.

33.   University officials say despite the glut of nameless donors, they are making progress identifying them.

34.   Yet tribunal supporters say despite the risks, such a prosecution is necessary for healing.

35.   Young said despite the outcry for many at-large members of the organization that he resign, he always had the support of the majority of the board.

36.   Palestinian negotiator Hassan Asfour said despite the show of hands, this should not be considered a formal vote.

37.   Q You say this despite the fact that two successive uf governments were dumped by the Congress, and failed to last even a year?

38.   Pihei said despite the threat they were continuing with their preparation for the polls.

39.   A Nokia executive said despite the economic problems, Thailand remains attractive in the region because of cellular growth.

40.   A trade official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said despite the problems, a deal was still possible.