Following the rise of the Taliban in 1996, Massoud, who rejected the Taliban's fundamentalist interpretation of Islam, returned to the armed opposition, serving as the military and political leader of the United Islamic Front ( also known in the West as Northern Alliance ).

Following World War II, Bonn was in the British zone of occupation, and in 1949 became the capital of West Germany.

Following the fall of the Shah of Iran and the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979 – 1980, the West became concerned with ensuring the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, and the US received permission for a $ 400 million expansion of the military facilities on Diego Garcia consisting of two parallel runways, expansive parking aprons for heavy bombers, 20 new anchorages in the lagoon, a deep water pier, port facilities for the largest naval vessels in the US or British fleet, aircraft hangars, maintenance buildings and an air terminal, a fuel storage area, and billeting and messing facilities for thousands of sailors and support personnel.

Following a successful decision in 2010 by the Arkansas Supreme Court regarding newly produced DNA evidence, the West Memphis Three reached a deal with prosecutors.

Following the fall of the Roman Empire, the Franks conquered the other West Germanic tribes.

Following the Greater London Council election in 1981, the incoming Labour administration simplified fares in Greater London by introducing four new bus fare zones and two central London Underground zones, named City and West End, where flat fares applied for the first time.

Following Odoacer's coup, the Roman Senate sent a letter to Zeno, which stated that " the majesty of a sole monarch is sufficient to pervade and protect, at the same time, both the East and the West ".

Following the Egyptian dictator Colonel Nasser's nationialisation of the Suez Canal Company on 26 July 1956, Menzies led a delegation to Egypt to try to force Nasser to compromise with the West.

Following the convictions, Hanns Martin Schleyer, a former officer of the SS and NSDAP member who was then President of the German Employers ' Association ( and thus one of the most powerful industrialists in West Germany ) was abducted in a violent kidnapping.

Following the advice of George Washington, John Adams and others, in 1802 Jefferson and Congress agreed to authorize the funding and construction of the United States Military Academy at West Point on the Hudson River in New York.

Following attendance at the Artillery Officer Advanced Course, he was assigned to the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in West Germany in 1973, where he commanded the 1st Squadron Howitzer Battery and served as Squadron S-3.

Following Queen Anne's proclamation of 1704, the British West Indies gold standard was a de facto gold standard based on the Spanish gold doubloon coin.

Following his election as MP for Belfast West, the British government lifted a ban on him travelling to Great Britain.

Following the 2011 season, Major League Baseball announced its plan to move the Houston Astros from the NL Central to the AL West for the 2013 season, resulting in both leagues having three divisions of five teams each and allowing all teams to have a more balanced schedule.

Following South Carolina's secessionist movement, the Union admitted Kansas, West Virginia, and Nevada as free-soil states.

Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan became open to imports from the West, including photography, which largely replaced ukiyo-e during the bunmei-kaika ( 文明開化, Japan's Westernization movement during the early Meiji period ).

Following Aristotle, many in the West had speculated that the matter had to be prepared to a certain point before this could happen and, prior to then, there was only a vegetative or sensitive soul, but not a human soul.

Following World War II, the Portuguese promptly returned to reclaim their colony, while West Timor became part of Indonesia, which secured its independence in 1949.

Following the curved mountain ridge of the West Bank, the Arc establishes a national corridor that would provide swift rail service, roadway, water, power, and parkland for the main Palestinian towns and cities.

Following the arrival of the first African slaves in Lisbon during the year 1441, Prince Henry asked Eugene to designate Portugal's raids along the West African coast as a crusade, a consequence of which would be the legitimization of enslavement for captives taken during the crusade.

Following the adoption of a resolution to that effect by the PNM General Council on January 15, 1962, Williams withdrew Trinidad and Tobago from the West Indies Federation.

Following the testimony of Jenkins, and petitions from other West India merchants, the opposition in Parliament voted on 28 March 1738 to send " an Address " to the King, asking his Majesty to seek redress from Spain.

Following the abolition of the South West Regional Assembly and Government Office, some local government co-ordination across the region is now undertaken by South West Councils.

Following the British setback at Saratoga, Amherst successfully argued for a limited war in North America, keeping footholds along the coast, defending Canada, East and West Florida, and the West Indies while putting more effort into the war at sea.

Following Ham's death, she keeps house for David's aunt, Betsey Trotwood.

Following West Ham's equaliser, Fuller argued with team-mate Andy Griffin, before slapping the Stoke captain's face.

Following West Ham's relegation to the Football Championship and another change of manager, Ilunga was picked for the first five games of season 2011 – 12 by new manager Sam Allardyce, before leaving to join Doncaster Rovers on-loan.

Following West Ham's relegation in 2003 from the Premier League Camara left the club for Al-Siliya

Following the 2002 relegation to Serie B, team fortunes continued to slip throughout the decade.

Following their relegation, the club was put up for sale in June 2009, with an asking price of £ 100 million.

Long-serving Skilly Williams was Watford's first choice goalkeeper between 1914 and 1926. Following relegation to the Southern League Second Division in 1903, Watford appointed its first manager – former England international and First Division top scorer John Goodall.

Following the club's relegation, it was taken over by the Irish Drumaville Consortium, headed by ex-player Niall Quinn, who appointed former Manchester United captain Roy Keane as the new manager.

Following a poor run of results and with the club again flirting with the relegation zone to the Football Conference, on 27 February 2008, Ian Brightwell and Asa Hartford left the club with immediate effect.

Following the relegation Horton left the club and Glyn Chamberlain took charge of the team for the remaining game of the season.

Following relegation, Glyn Chamberlain left the Silkmen and Macclesfield Town then appointed Steve King as Manager on Monday 21 May 2012.

Following the successive promotions, Thistle secured their place in the SPL by finishing 10th despite being favourites for relegation.

Following relegation from the national league, Alex survived a further three years in the Cymru Alliance before dropping back into the Welsh National League in the summer of 1998.

Following relegation from the Cymru Alliance League at the end of the ' 09 /' 10 season, the 2010 / 11 season started badly with the club languishing next to bottom of the Welsh National League Premier Division in January.

Following their sale by Canal + to Colony Capital, Butler Capital Partners and Morgan Stanley, PSG continued to lose momentum in the league eventually finishing 16th, just three points above the relegation zone.

Following the Diamonds ' relegation into the Conference, however ( despite Luton's presence there also ) these rivalries dimished considerably.

Following relegation, Tilson released all but three members of the squad, telling them they had no future at Sincil Bank.

Following the club's relegation in 2008, Colin Hancock, then the chairman of Glapwell, emerged as the leading bidder as he agreed to purchase a controlling share of the Stags, the Field Mill, and some land surrounding the stadium from Haslam.

Following relegation Trevor Morris, who had been manager since 1958, was sacked and Glyn Davies, a former Swansea player, was appointed in his place.

Following the enforced relegation to Serie B, the club lost several of its star players, including Fabio Cannavaro to Real Madrid, Gianluca Zambrotta to FC Barcelona, Adrian Mutu to Fiorentina, and Zlatan Ibrahimović to Internazionale.

Following the 2005 – 06 season, and Juventus's relegation from Serie A due to the Calciopoli scandal, Nedvěd's future as a Juventus player was heavily discussed.

Following relegation Marshall was transfer listed by request and Leeds legend Mike Shelley announced his retirement.

Following Beattie's departure, Allen replaced him as manager in September 1965, just after their relegation to the Second Division.

Following Lyn's relegation from the Norwegian Premier League after the 2009 season, the club decided to move its home games from Ullevaal to Bislett.

Following Wilkie's departure and Barrow's subsequent relegation, the club had three mediocre seasons in the Northern Premier League.

Following their relegation from the Premier League, Birmingham chose not to take up a two-year option on his contract but attempted to negotiate amended terms.

Following this relegation he resigned his post at Birmingham to become manager at their city rivals, Aston Villa.

Following dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, MŠK Žilina has been playing in the Slovak Superliga with the exception of 1995 – 96 season after relegation to the Second Division.

Following the club's relegation from the Premier League, he moved to Aston Villa for £ 5. 5 million in 1999, having made 229 appearances for Forest.