China, Russia, U.S. Trade Blows at U.N. Over Venezuela

China accused the United States of breaking international law at an emergency United Nations meeting on Tuesday. The dispute centers on Washington's seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers. Beijing told the U.N. Security Council that U.S. actions are destabilizing the Caribbean. China said American operations, conducted under counter-narcotics rules, are really unilateral pressure. The meeting was called by Venezuela and supported by China and Russia. The U.S. defended its seizure of the tankers. American officials also vowed to increase pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Russia joined China in criticizing the U.S. at the meeting. The clash highlights growing tensions between major powers over the political and economic crisis in Venezuela.