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 the completion of a one-year stand-by program with the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) in December 2001, Ecuador successfully negotiated a new $ 205 million stand-by agreement with the IMF in March 2003.

Following the earthquake, Haiti received $ 4. 59 billion in international pledges for reconstruction, which has proceeded slowly.

Following the democratic election of Aristide in December 1990, many international creditors responded by cancelling significant amounts of Haiti's debt, bringing the total down to US $ 777 million in 1991.

Following Holden's successful application for a A $ 149 million government grant to build a localised version of the Chevrolet Cruze in Australia from 2011, Holden in 2009 announced that it would initially import the small car unchanged from South Korea as the Holden Cruze.

Following a two song demo tape containing " Somebody's Gotta Feel This " and " I Got One For Ya " Flom supported Karp in signing Kid Rock for $ 100, 000.

Following the 1987 season, Smith was awarded the largest contract in the National League at $ 2, 340, 000.

Following the silver devaluation of 1873, the yen devalued against the US dollar and the Canadian dollar units since they adhered to a gold standard, and by the year 1897 the yen was worth only about US $ 0. 50.

Following major changes to the original plans for the interiors, costs finally rose to $ 103 million.

Following the 2001 scandal in which $ 100bn revenue energy giant Enron was found to have sustained itself by means of institutional and systematic accounting fraud, Andersen's performance and alleged complicity as an auditor came under intense scrutiny.

Following an announcement on December 20, 1996, on February 4, 1997, Apple Computer acquired NeXT for $ 429 million, and used the OPENSTEP for Mach operating system as the basis for OS X.

Following the expiration of the act in 1854 the land was no longer free but cost $ 1. 25 per acre ($ 3. 09 / hectare ) with a limit of — the same as most other unimproved government land.

Following papal mediation and German compensation of $ 4. 5 million, Spain recognized Germany's claim in 1885, which established a protectorate and set up trading stations on the islands of Jaluit and Ebon to carry out the flourishing copra ( dried coconut meat ) trade.

Following budget disputes and the artistic need to release the film unrated, the budget of the film was cut in half, dropping from $ 7 million to a scant $ 3. 5 million.

Following the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985, the industry began recovering, with annual sales exceeding $ 2. 3 billion by 1988, with 70 % of the market dominated by Nintendo.

Following the 2008 season, when the Pride lost an estimated $ 500, 000, former owner John Stabile sold the team to the American Defenders of New Hampshire, LLC.

Following the ruling, ImClone and Sanofi-Aventis agreed to settle the dispute with Yeda, for $ 120 million, with each company paying Yeda $ 60 million.

Following its premiere in theatres nationwide, the film grossed $ 227, 966, 634 in domestic ticket receipts screening at 3, 453 theatres during its widest release.

Following Anthony Morrow's departure after signing an offer sheet to the Nets, the Warriors signed Dorell Wright, formerly with the Miami Heat, to a three-year, $ 11 million deal.

Following its release, the game caused a temporary shortage of 100-yen coins in Japan and grossed US $ 2 billion worldwide by 1982.

Following Disney's $ 4-billion acquisition of Marvel Entertainment in 2010, and Cook was succeeded by Rich Ross.

Following the 1999 season, Olerud returned home, agreeing to a three-year, $ 20 million contract with the Seattle Mariners.

Following the announcement of the loan, Borders ' shares dropped 28. 6 % to $ 5. 07 / share.

Following the war, and with the defeat of the Sandinistas in the 1990 general election, Nicaragua began free market reforms, privatizing more than 350 state companies and commencing a general trend of economic growth.

Following the release of the album, the band again went on a tour through Europe, opening on Kharkiv's Freedom Square in front of 350, 000 Ukrainian fans.

Following a series of eruptions approximately 350, 000 years ago, its cone collapsed into itself to form a wide caldera.

Following the announcement, on 11 August 1955, U. S. and Pakistan reached an understanding concerning the peaceful and industrial use of nuclear energy which also includes a $ 350, 000 worth pool-type reactor.

Following the first S-Class mid-cycle refresh, the W126 series included 260, 300, 350, 420, 500, and 560 models.

Following Greek and Bulgarian independence, the former town and its 350 families was divided between the countries in the Neuilly treaty in 1922 until 1941 when the Axis powers opened the borders briefly up to 1944 when Greece retook Kotyli and the local Bulgarian Muslims were since schooled in Greek language.

Following the 2004 redevelopment, the refurbished Rex is smaller, having 350 seats compared to the original capacity of 1100 ( due to the larger leg-room and provision of swivel chairs and cocktail tables ).

Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from India around 88 million years ago, allowing plants and animals on the island to evolve in relative isolation.

Following the Paleozoic, the Mesozoic extended roughly 180 million years: from 251 million years ago ( Mya ) to when the Cenozoic Era began 65 Mya.

Following an increase of around 50 % in budget resources, the RDA disposes of a total budget of € 19. 31 million in 2006.

Following this model the Mario series has gone on to become the best selling video game franchise of all time with 193 million units sold as of January 2007, almost 40 million units ahead of second ranked franchise ( Pokémon, also by Nintendo ).

Following the collapse of Communist party government in the Soviet Union and eastern Europe, the Federation's membership has risen steeply from 87 million in 1988 and 100 million in 1992, as trade union federations from former Soviet bloc countries joined the ICFTU.

Following the investigation by the OFT, each school was required to pay around £ 70, 000, totalling around £ 3. 5 million, significantly less than the maximum possible fine.

Following the war, Italian Parliament passed a bill ( called la legge del milione ) to establish a budget of one million lire to develop infrastructure in order to encourage economic development.

Following this a general strike was declared with up to 10 million workers participating.

Following their defeat by General Andrew Jackson in August 1814, the Creek tribes were forced to cede 23 million acres to the United States, including remaining land in Georgia and most of central and southern Alabama.

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

Following the success of the production, Daldry became Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre in London from 1992 – 98, where he headed the theatre's £ 26 million development scheme.