11.   Meanwhile, State Education Director Datuk Dr Hasbullah Taha said attendance in schools in the affected districts was good despite the dry spell and haze.

12.   Relations between Ethiopia and Kenya are good despite frequent skirmishes among their ethnic groups who inhabit both sides of the border.

13.   Relations between the two nations are good despite differences from time to time over border issues.

14.   Snow conditions were good despite a hot sun.

15.   Yeltsin says ties with France remain good despite Kosovo crisis AP Photo available.

16.   He stressed relationships between the Australian and Sri Lankan players were good despite the ugly clashes which marred the second world series final in Sydney.

17.   During the visit, Kostunica and the Chinese leaders said relations between China and Yugoslavia were still good despite changes in international and domestic situations.

18.   The picture was the same in the south, where officials said turnout was good despite the opposition boycott call.