Besides introductions of new competitive products, Volkswagen should have to cut costs to deal with hot price wars in China's car market.

The detention and possible punishment of Mr. Abney comes at a time when growing numbers of US military personnel, including Marines, are coming to Canada because of their opposition to the Iraq War. It seems pretty clear that Mr. Abney's sudden difficulties are a response to this. As well, it seems the Marine Corps is trying to prevent further desertions by making an example of Mr. Abney. Besides being vindictive, this is unlikely to be effective. The best way to end the US military's problems is to end the war in Iraq immediately.

Besides being vindictive, this is unlikely to be effective. The best way to end the U.S. military's problem is to end the war in Iraq immediately.

It was fun to have Pavel besides me. Somewhere in the back of my head I always thought he was going to come back; I kind of knew that he wanted to be back, so I just hoped it would be possible.

Besides being a prime cause of poor economic growth, poor governance breeds corruption, which cripples investment, wastes resources, and diminishes confidence.

What she brings to the team, besides energy, enthusiasm and a full-of-life personality, is her experience --- under pressure, with fans, with crowds, and on a team.

I think we have seen goals (come) from other players on our team besides Chris, and that makes us much harder to defend.

They had a few dinks and dunks, but besides that, I think we did a good job of containing them. We eliminated the big plays.

Besides some unnecessary turnovers, I was proud of our teams' overall play. I can see potential.

We've only lost one meet besides the state meet over the last two years. Even though we lost a good player ... I think we are a better team this year because the lower players have raised their level.