Sources: BBC
The United Nations Security Council approves a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on the Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan. The text, presented by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135 countries, is passed with 13 votes in favor and the abstentions of Russia and China. 2026-03-11
Turkish intelligence reports claim that approximately 20,000 Syrian soldiers have deserted from the government forces in less than a month. 2012-03-15
Thousands of Syrians take part in a pro-government rally in the capital Damascus. 2012-03-15
2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League calls for a ceasefire in Syria, saying that tanks and heavy weaponry have been withdrawn from Syrian cities, but warning that snipers remain a threat. 2012-01-2
Villagers rebelling in village of Wukan in southern China, say they will hold talks with the government and demand concessions in return for calling off a march. 2011-12-20
North Korea is to establish a special economic zone on two islands close to the Chinese border. 2011-06-6
China arrests two activists on charges of subversion after calling for 'Jasmine' protests similar to those in the Middle East. [https:--web.archive.org-web-20110402151330-http:--www.straitstimes.com-BreakingNews-Asia-Story-STIStory_650626.html ("Straits Times")] [https:--web.archive.org-web-20121013073129-http:--www.sundaytimes.lk-index.php-world-news-5968-china-charges-two-amid-jasmine-crackdown ("Times Online Sri Lanka")] [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-229205-china-charges-two-amid-jasmine-crackdown ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2011-03-29
China offers to help eurozone countries through the debt crisis. 2010-12-23
Rescuers enter a flooded mine in Shanxi, China to help over 153 workers trapped there for over a week. 2010-04-3