11.   But ethnic tensions remained high despite the peace agreement.

12.   But tensions remain high despite efforts to implement the peace deal and the presence of NATO troops and European observers.

13.   But Walsh said the mood of the team remained high despite the side having lost momentum with three losses in a row after eight successive wins.

14.   Ethnic tensions in Macedonia remain high despite a NATO-sponsored peace deal between government forces and ethnic Albanian rebels.

15.   Inflation slowed down late last year after the central bank insisted on keeping interest rates high despite fears of inducing recession and ending five years of steady economic growth.

16.   Mexican stocks closed Monday at a second consecutive record high despite low volume and the absence of U.S. investors.

17.   Officials said the fire threat in the area remained high despite thunderstorms Thursday and Friday.

18.   Property owners still had to pay heavy instalments to banks as the interest rate remained high despite the cut.

19.   Tensions on battle fronts were high despite the truce.

20.   Sudden cardiac deaths remain high despite years of advances in prevention and treatment, and improvements in emergency medical response.