Хотя новости были весьма печальными

Хотя новости были весьма печальными, он взял себя в руки и продолжал работать.

Результаты (английский) 1:

Though the news was rather sad, he picked himself up and continued to work.

Результаты (английский) 2:

Even though the news was rather sad, he pulled himself together and went to work.

Результаты (английский) 3:

while the news is very sad, he got up and continued to work.