111.   In eight tumultuous years, though, he established democracy in a country that had known only authoritarian rule for centuries.

112.   In nationwide meetings with party supporters, Nano has accused Meta of authoritarian rule.

113.   In round-the-country meetings with party supporters, which started less than a month ago, Nano has accused Meta of authoritarian rule.

114.   In January, the party expelled Gen. Tran Do for criticizing its authoritarian rule and calling for a multiparty system and democracy.

115.   In the nine years since popular protests helped end authoritarian communist rule, Mongolia has seen once empty shops fill with food and goods.

116.   It also comes at an awkward moment for the country, which has embarked on a series of reforms to overcome years of authoritarian rule and economic mismanagement.

117.   It is an account of the hell created by the conflict between superpowers, by authoritarian rule and by poverty.

118.   Islam pervades life in Indonesia, but the religion played a marginal, restricted role in politics during the three-decade, authoritarian rule of former President Suharto.

119.   It was followed by a coup and another period of authoritarian rule.

120.   Karimov is Muslim like most Uzbeks, but his authoritarian rule and insistence on keeping his former Soviet republic secular have put him at odds with strict Islamic groups.