Violating western sanctions, Venezeula's Chavez sends diesel to Syria

In the old days, the civilized nations of the world would have sunk a tanker that was bringing oil to an enemy tyrant. Don't hold your breaths waiting for that to happen. Venezuela has sent a tanker of diesel fuel to Syria. The government of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is emerging as a rare supplier of diesel to Syria, potentially undermining Western sanctions and helping the Syrian government fuel