1.   But the excitement eventually died down, the stranger left, and the mine remains undisturbed.

2.   In Kuwait, for example, mines remain the leading cause of death and injury five years after the end of the Gulf War.

3.   The mine remains shut and more troops are being sent to the area, a spokesman said.

4.   Unexploded mines remain buried in the search areas, he said.

5.   But critics emphasize that mines remain a lethal threat even after a war is over and soldiers have left the scene.

6.   Critics emphasize that mines remain a lethal threat even after a war is over and when soldiers have left the scene.

7.   Despite months of intensive mine-clearance efforts in and around Bagram, mines remain a deadly scourge for youngsters and troops alike.

8.   Despite the tragedy, Sysuyev said the coal mine will remain open.

9.   Despite one of the worst Russian mining tragedies in decades, the government has said that the mine will remain open.

10.   Despite the disaster, the mine will remain open, Chernomyrdin said.