Access to at least six news websites has been blocked by Sri Lanka in the past few days.

BBC: Sri Lanka blocks websites for 'maligning' president

One opposition newspaper has been closed down and BBC websites also appear to have been blocked by the Iranian authorities.

BBC: Ahmadinejad wins Iran presidential election

In February Italy abruptly blocked access to 684 betting websites.

ECONOMIST: Gambling in Europe

The Jordanian government says it has blocked more than 300 unregistered and unlicensed news websites in a bid to curb "sensationalised" reporting.

BBC: Jordan blocks 'unlicensed' national news websites