Italy expels Syrian ambassador
Foreign Ministry sources in Italy have confirmed that the Syrian ambassador will be expelled, in line with a number of other countries - Reuters
Western countries expel Syrian diplomats
Around the world, patience ran out with Syria's President Assad. Ambassadors and diplomats were expelled from embassies, including in the UK
Countries expel Syrian diplomats
A look at what countries have expelled Syrian diplomats in the wake of the Houla massacre
Nations expel Syrian diplomats in united show of outrage
Countries from Australia to the UK have expelled Syrian diplomats in a coordinated move to step up pressure against the regime.