Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' and seeks to criminalise oil tanker seizures

Venezuela’s parliament on Tuesday approved a measure that criminalises a broad range of activities that can hinder navigation and commerce in the South American country, such as the seizure of oil tankers. The bill -- introduced, debated and approved within two days in the National Assembly -- follows this month's seizures by US forces of two tankers carrying Venezuelan oil in international waters. Story by Charlotte Lam.