This unescorted, non-stop journey of 1,100 miles set a world record and confirmed the abilities of its crew, despite their limited training.

In September 2009, owner Diageo confirmed the plant in Kilmarnock would close, despite local protests.

Obama was on Wednesday night expected to confirm the withdrawal of 33,000 troops, up to 10,000 of them by the end of this year, despite criticism.

Moody's Investors Service said it was confirming the state's general obligation debt rating at A-1 despite the prospect of a revenue shortfall.

At the end of June 2006, Ding was able to confirm 186 deaths through her own efforts despite repeated harassment by the authorities.

The current study confirms the improvement in linear growth velocity with an elemental diet despite a more sustained increase in energy intake with steroids.

Gooch was yesterday confirmed as skipper for the rest of Ashes series despite England's defeat in the first Test.

The referendum confirmed white support for the negotiation process, despite continued opposition from the far right.

"Guns in America" confirms that despite a post-Littleton surge of support for gun-control laws, the fight is far from over.

The Obama government confirmed the moratorium after the accident, despite its initial statements to the contrary.