Russia, China veto U.N. resolution condemning Syria (Reuters)

Reuters - Russia and China joined forces on Tuesday to veto a European-drafted U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Syria and hinting it could face sanctions if its bloody crackdown on protesters continues.

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