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Montreal has approved plans to dump eight billion litres of raw sewage into a major river running through the city, despite contention from environmental groups.

Despite contentions that the crackdown stems from insecurity, some Syrian analysts and diplomats say the Assad rule has staved off several crises and now feels strong enough to restore limits that once cowed critics.

So despite the contention of senators from both parties that the nation must become less reliant on imported oil, the final Senate bill will do little to encourage conservation or increase domestic oil production.

One might expect such contentions from defense lawyers.

Because despite their pessimism, and despite his contention that nothing good could come from the camps ("We had all been permanently poisoned by the north, and we knew it"), his writing is an act of defiance, not despair.

Gradually it became clear that he was slipping from contention, despite his best efforts.

Missile defense will be a point of contention despite assurances from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff -- both Bush appointees -- that the treaty does not impose any meaningful limits on the program.

Despite the contention by British Cycling's Andy Harrison that Froome has been suffering from a tight chest that had affected his performances here, the cyclist said there were no medical issues and that he was fine.

Despite the contention, some residents welcome the rink.

There were several points of contention right from the start.

Despite his contention that the opener will not make or break the team, Phillips did add one thing.