Despite such clashes, the rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination agreed more than they disagreed.

Earlier, authorities reported that voting had been peaceful despite rebel clashes with army troops over the weekend.

He was portrayed as a cool-minded character and almost always in a friendly mood, despite occasional clashes with Raiden.

Despite continued clashes the cease-fire called for last weekend has brought a marked reduction in violence.

Despite clashes between protesters and police in Taipei, no arrests were reported.

Despite continuing clashes with the puppets in the south, few of his men had actually seen combat.

But the new cease-fire appeared to be taking hold, despite factional clashes before noon.

The impact of the Seychelles community is widespread, despite clashes until as late as 1985.

So far, despite minor clashes, the ceasefire seems to be holding.

To a man, despite ideological differences, despite sharp clashes over some of its principles, the men say they will attend the march.