Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, political movements based on the liberal ideology of free expression and democratic rule have led the opposition in other parts of the world such as Latin America, Eastern Europe and many parts of Asia ; however " the simple fact is that political Islam currently reigns as the most powerful ideological force across the Muslim world today ".

Following his return, Calvin introduced new forms of church government and liturgy, despite the opposition of several powerful families in the city who tried to curb his authority.

Following unification, Germany became one of the most powerful nations in Europe.

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 impasse during the previous conclave and to escape from the infighting of the powerful families that had produced earlier Popes, such as the Colonna and the Orsini, the Roman Church looked for a safer place and found it in Avignon, which was surrounded by the lands of the papal fief of Comtat Venaissin.

Following Harthacnut's death on 8 June 1042, Godwin, the most powerful of the English earls, supported Edward, who succeeded to the throne.

Following the earthquake, Joseph I gave his Prime Minister even more power, and Sebastião de Melo became a powerful, progressive dictator.

Following the death of John of Bavaria in 1425, van Eyck entered the service of the powerful and influential Valois prince, Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy.

Following Reginald de Braose's death in 1228, Llywelyn also made an alliance with the powerful Mortimer family of Wigmore when Gwladus Ddu married as her second husband Ralph de Mortimer.

Following his death at Falsterbohus, Olaf's mother was proclaimed " all powerful lady and mistress and the Kingdom of Denmark's Regent ".

Following the discovery of a small statue of the demon Pazuzu ( an actual ancient Assyrian demigod ) and a modern-day St. Joseph medal curiously juxtaposed together at the site, a series of omens alerts him to a pending confrontation with a powerful evil, which, unknown to the reader at this point, he has battled before in an exorcism in Africa.

Following World War II, when regional broadcasters had been merged into one national network by the Nazis to create a powerful means of propaganda, the Allies insisted on a de-centralised, independent structure for German public broadcasting and created regional public broadcasting agencies that, by and large, still exist today.

Following Angola's independence in 1975, Savimbi gradually drew the intrigue of powerful Chinese and, ultimately, American policymakers and intellectuals.

Following the election, Iranian presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi said that several male and female protesters held behind bars have been savagely raped, according to a confidential letter to powerful cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Following the Dvaravati period, the powerful Khmer Empire expanded its influence throughout what is now the southern Isan region of Thailand.

Following the failure of the projected law on lodgings, he gave a well-remembered speech on Radio Luxembourg on 1 February 1954, and asked Le Figaro, a conservative newspaper which, as he said, was read by " the powerful ", to publish his call:

Following this example, physical force republicanism became increasingly powerful and, for the following seven years or so, became the dominant force in Ireland, securing substantial independence but at a cost of dividing Ireland.

Following the earthquake, Joseph I gave his Prime Minister even more authority, and Melo became a powerful, progressive dictator.

Following the collapse of the Kanva dynasty, the Satavahana dynasty of the Andhra kingdom replaced the Magandhan kingdom as the most powerful Indian state.

Following the unsuccessful Mirak rockets, the most powerful rocket of the Repulsor series ( named for a spaceship in a German novel ) reached altitudes over 1 km ( 3, 000 ft ).

Following a thirteen year retirement from the stage, during which she worked with General Electric to develop improved and more powerful stage lighting, she appeared in several regional productions of Shakespeare.

Following his command of the Home Fleet, he went east in the summer of 1944 to take command firstly of the Eastern Fleet in 1944 and then of the powerful British Pacific Fleet later that year.

Following his dismissal, Fallon rode as a freelance jockey, riding for many top owners and trainers, before becoming stable jockey to the powerful stable of Michael Stoute.

Following Edith was Hurricane Flora, a powerful hurricane that struck Haiti and Eastern Cuba in early October.

Following a 2 – 2 draw after extra time in the final, Cameroon defeated Nigeria on penalty kicks.

Following their first ever NCAA tournament game victory over DePaul 2-0, the Braves continued on a magical run to the Elite Eight by defeating seven-time national champion Indiana University on penalty kicks ( 5-4 ) and the University of Maryland in overtime, both on the road.

Following a touchdown, the scoring player usually kicks a field goal for 1 point ( an extra point or point-after touchdown ), or has the option to try for 2 points ( a two-point conversion ).

Following the Crockett Cup Champion briefly competed in the NWA as " The Karate Kid ", but Ric Flair, Barry Windham and others complained of Champion's stiff kicks and he was soon pushed out of the Crockett territory.

Following an evenly fought first two rounds, Hoost shattered Le Banner's left arm with three round kicks in the third.

Following the death of their parents ( Elizabeth in 1968 and Walter Ward in 1970 ), Nelly and Matthew, still minors, moved in with their older sister, Annie, and her husband, recording engineer and producer, Buck Herring.

Following the Isshi Incident, Iruka's adherents dispersed largely without a fight, and Naka no Ōe was named heir apparent.

Following the World Food Summit, the Alliance was initially created in 2002 as the ‘ International Alliance Against Hunger ( IAAH )’ to strengthen and coordinate national efforts in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.

Following his refusal to fight against the return of the monarchy ( or to take up arms for any reason ), his sentence was doubled.

Following World War II, Indonesian Republicans withdrew from Allied-occupied Jakarta during their fight for Indonesian independence and established their capital in Yogyakarta.

Following this fight, Harry repeatedly attempts to mend his friendship with Sally.

Following his mystical resurrection, Spike joined Angel's fight in Los Angeles.

Following the fall of Kaifeng, the succeeding Southern Song Dynasty continued to fight the Jin for over a decade, eventually signing the Treaty of Shaoxing in 1141, which called for the cession of all Song land north of the Huai River to the Jin and the execution of Song General Yue Fei in return for peace.

Following his fight with Vargas, Trinidad moved up in weight – this time to participate in Don King's middleweight unification tournament featuring IBF champion Bernard Hopkins, WBA champion William Joppy, and WBC champion Keith Holmes.

Following this incident, the fight was postponed indefinitely.

Following this fight, Trinidad retired temporarily, after his father informed him that he would not continue in his corner.

Following this result, the NBA immediately called for a fight between Escobar and Casanova.

Following the 1967 Six-Day War, Shahak disavowed his affiliation with the League Against Religious Coercion, stating they were " fake liberals " who used liberal principles to fight religious influence in Israeli society, but failed to apply them to Israeli treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.

Following this successful repulsion of the Mexican forces, Cajemé gave the order to his forces to fortify other locations and to fight only while behind trenches.

Following the fight, he announced his retirement.

Following World War II in 1945 its counterpart the Motion Pictures Export Association of America was formed to restore the American film market, and fight the trade barriers and restrictions imposed on American films.

Following this defeat, Vázquez signed a contract with Felix " Tutico " Zabala who managed to secure a regional title fight against Fernie Morales.

Following this, Bailey expressed that he did not want to continue and the referee stopped the fight at 1: 39 of the sixth round.

Following the Allied invasion of Italy in September 1943, the Italian government had surrendered, but the German Army continued to fight.

Following the fight Moorer retired from professional boxing.

Following the fight, Quarry stated he was rusty and merely needed to fight his way back into shape.

Following the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, all the federal troops in Utah Territory were withdrawn to fight the Confederate States Army in the east.

Following this was the throwing of 4, 000 pies, the most pies ever filmed in a pie fight.