Although the Al ash-Sheikh's domination of the ulema has diminished in recent decades, they still hold the most important religious posts and are closely linked to the Al Saud by a high degree of intermarriage.

Although his political party, the Socialist Party of Serbia ( SPS ) ( in electoral cartel with Mirjana Markovic ' Yugoslav Left ), did not enjoy a majority in either the federal or Serbian parliaments, it dominated the governing coalitions and held all the key administrative posts.

Although Innu have been only in Sheshatshiu since fur trading posts were established by the Hudson's Bay Company in Northwest River in the mid-1700s and only in Davis Inlet / Natuashish since the Moravians set up along the Inuit Coast in 1771, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams struck a deal on September 26, 2008, with Labrador's Innu to permit construction of a hydroelectric megaproject to proceed on the proposed Lower Churchill site.

Although Profumo held an increasingly responsible series of political posts in the 1950s, he is best known today for his involvement in a 1963 scandal involving a prostitute.

Although Congress declined on 12 May to make a decision on the peace establishment, it did address the need for some troops to remain on duty until the British evacuated New York City and several frontier posts.

Although Abstract Expressionism is identified as a New York movement, Still's formative works were created during various teaching posts on the West Coast, first at Washington State University ( 1935 – 41 ).

Although classified as NATO OR-4, British corporals frequently fill OR-5 equivalent posts.

Although the BRP was banned along with all other political parties after the uprising of 19 May 1934, it continued fielding a handful of non-party National Assembly Deputies and Zhivkov retained his posts at its Sofia structure.

Although he campaigned unsuccessfully for the position of assistant commissioner in 1892, in January 1898, he was sent to succeed Charles Constantine as commissioner and to establish customs posts at the head of the White and Chilkoot Passes, and at Lake Bennett.

Although his rule was quite just, unrest was simmering in Sicily because the island played a very subordinate role in Charles's empire — its nobles had no share in the government of their own island and were not compensated by lucrative posts abroad, as were Charles's French, Provençal and Neapolitan subjects ; also the taxes were heavy but they were spent on Charles's wars outside Sicily, making Sicily somewhat of a donor economy to Charles ' nascent empire.

Although the coup leaders requested on the following day that Ould M ' Bareck and other government ministers remain in their posts, on August 7 he and his government resigned and the coup leaders named a new prime minister, Sidi Mohamed Ould Boubacar, who had previously held that office from 1992 to 1996.

Although the crisis was defused the following month with the signing of a Pacto de Caballeros ( gentlemen's agreement ), by which both sides committed themselves to abandon these posts and separate their forces, the aftermath of the incident saw both countries accusing each other of violating the accord and reinforcing their military presence in the disputed area.

Although accustomed to more creature comforts than those afforded at military posts, Mamie adjusted readily and joined her husband in moving 28 times before their retirement at the end of his term as president.

Although this is far from perfect, it represents an improvement over the situation 26 years earlier in 1978, when only 70 % of the incumbents in posts that had been designated " bilingual " were capable of speaking both languages at accepted levels.

Although the Mills have long since been demolished part of their mill stones still stand on the bank of the river at each location and indeed themselves once served as the scoring posts.

Although the civil service panel set up to investigate the allegations cleared him of any wrongdoing, Anand was put aside into relatively unimportant posts and in 1979 left the public sector for the private sector.

Although rear fortifications supported these posts, none could withstand a long cannonade by heavy guns.

Although he was never Prime Minister he held several important cabinet posts.

In a survey of twentieth-century excavations at Stonehenge, English Heritage's Stonehenge in its landscape, archaeologist Karen Walker collated and studied the surviving records from all the earlier work on the holes and concluded that " Although the evidence is inconclusive, and will no doubt be the subject of continued debate, the authors are inclined to support the view that the Aubrey Holes held posts, which were removed, rather than burnt in situ or left to decay.

Although the National government had enough MPs to govern without the Māori Party, it invited the Māori Party to support their minority government on confidence and supply in return for policy concessions and two ministerial posts outside of Cabinet.

Although the intent was to replace two cabinet posts with a single Minister of Human Resources Development, the desire to appoint " star candidate " Lucienne Robillard's to cabinet in 1995 gave the position received a reprieve from amalgamation — Robillard was given the title and positioned as a second minister inside HRDC, responsible for the " Labour Program.

Although hampered by the monsoon rains, defensive positions were dug-in, command posts sandbagged and living areas established, while concertina wire, claymore mines and other obstacles were laid and the vegetation cleared out to small arms range.

Although this file was revealed to be a harmless diagnostic patch, the program gained attention in the media when Symantec removed posts from their forum concerning PIFTS.

Although he was a major figure in the protectionist wing of the Conservative Party after 1844, Disraeli's relations with the other leading figures in the party, particularly Lord Derby, the overall leader, were often strained.

Although the WHIP ratio was not calculated until well after Young's death, Young was the retroactive league leader in this category seven times and was second or third another seven times.

Although the former queen, Isabella II was still alive, she recognized that she was too divisive as a leader, and abdicated in 1870 in favor of her son, Alfonso.

Although some Muslims see Joshua as a prophet, others view him not as prophet but as a saintly man and great leader.

Although Ismar Ehrlich was the leader of the local Jewish community, he nevertheless gave his son the Christian name “ Paul ”.

Although not the first leader to speak directly to voters – both he and Disraeli had spoken directly to party loyalists before on special occasions – he was the first to canvass an entire constituency delivering his message to anyone who would listen, encouraging his supporters and trying to convert his opponents.

Although Meinhof was not considered to be a leader of the RAF at any time, her involvement in Baader's escape from jail in 1970 and her well-known status as a German journalist led to her name becoming attached to it.

Although Meinhof was not considered to be a leader of the gang at any time, her involvement in Baader's escape from jail in 1970 led to her name becoming attached to it.

Although a capable leader, Helga tries too hard and makes rash decisions that jeopardize the safety of her troops.

Although still young, Henry was increasingly gaining a reputation as an energetic and capable leader.

Although the new party was dominated by former Nationalists, Lyons was chosen as the new party's leader, and thus became Leader of the Opposition.

* Racism: Although this was not initially the case, Professor X has come to be compared to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and Magneto to the more militant Malcolm X.

Although adoption is today practiced globally, the United States remains the leader in its use.

Although killing two brothers and deposing his father contradicted the Confucian value of filial piety, Taizong showed himself to be a capable leader who listened to the advice of the wisest members of his council.

Although Edith Stein wished to enter the Carmel since 1922, she was detered from this by her spirtual leader, archabbot Raphael Walzer OSB who wished her to act in the world as a teacher and speaker for the education of women.

Although Burke himself was largely alone in defecting to Pitt in 1791, much of the rest of the party, including the influential House of Lords leader the Duke of Portland, Rockingham's nephew Lord Fitzwilliam, and William Windham, were increasingly uncomfortable with the flirtations of Fox and his allies with radicalism and the French Revolution.

Although it is widely reported that Puzo was inspired to use " Godfather " as a designator for a Mafia leader from his experience as a reporter, the term The Godfather was first used in connection with the Mafia during Joe Valachi's testimony during a 1963 United States congressional hearing on organized crime.

Although he suffered from gum disease, which started to diminish his playing abilities, Oliver remained a popular band leader through the decade.

Although original to Japan, these lines are similar to the British tradition of furled leader.

Although the group split up near Bent's Fort on the South Platte and Farnham was deposed as leader, nine of their members eventually did reach Oregon.

Although supported by the Colonial Office, independence was blocked by the DLP, until Williams was able to make a deal with DLP leader Rudranath Capildeo which strengthened the rights of the minority party and expanded the number of Opposition Senators.

Although succeeded by Hua Guofeng, it was Deng Xiaoping, Zhou's ally, who was able to outmaneuver the Gang of Four politically and eventually take Mao's place as Paramount leader by 1977.

Although Xiang Zhongfa was made secretary general of the Party, but was soon found incapable of fulfilling his role, so Zhou emerged as the de facto leader of the CCP.

Although sometimes called " King Debs ", Debs himself was not wholly comfortable with his standing as a leader.