1.   But Sepp said continuing the mortgage and charitable deductions at the same time would cancel out the increase from investment taxes.

2.   But he said continuing the trial would only divert attention away from more pressing concerns such as social security reform, education, health care and jobs.

3.   Derr said that continued cost-cutting had also helped profits.

4.   A source at the OSCE, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident but said firing continued for two hours.

5.   They said continuing the talks encourages further attacks.

6.   The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said continuing conflict, poverty and drought were forcing them to leave their homes and seek help in the camps.