Sources: BBC
Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab and his family defect to Jordan to join the opposition. State-run media claims he was fired, but the Free Syrian Army states this was only after he arrived in Jordan. 2012-08-6
At least three people are killed and 22 injured after Yemeni Army troops shell opposition forces in the southern province of Taiz. 2011-10-5
Qatar suspends operations at its embassy in Syria, after it was attacked by government supporters. 2011-07-18
2011 Egyptian revolution: A court says that it will issue a ruling on the murder case of two policeman allegedly involved in the death of Khaled Mohamed Saeed on August 24, rather than today as was expected, in a case that helped spark the revolution. 2011-06-30
Gunmen attack the Presidential palace in Taiz resulting in the death of four soldiers. 2011-06-5
Saudi armored vehicles roll into the city of Sitra as fresh video footage of atrocities committed by Saudi-backed Bahraini forces surface. 2011-05-15
Syrian ambassador to the United Kingdom Dr Sami Khiyami's invitation to tomorrow's wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton is withdrawn after British officials deem it "inappropriate" for him to attend as a crackdown on dissent continues. Khiyami describes it as all "a bit embarrassing". 2011-04-28
Sweden, a non-NATO member, adds eight JAS Gripen jetfighters to the international Libyan no-fly zone. 2011-03-29
The United States warns Gulf states to respect the rights of the Bahraini people. 2011-03-14