Non-binding motion comes amid increasing pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take harder line against China.
A look at the past 12 months and how coronavirus exacted such a devastating toll on the United States.
The lawsuit is filed on behalf of the families of three killed by a Saudi military trainee at a base in Florida.

Incoming US president open to rejoining international nuclear pact but insists on Iranian concessions first.
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Suspects Philippine military calls ‘potential suicide bombers’ face illegal possession of explosives charges.
The prosecution of activists for sharing a solidarity toolkit reflects the deepening institutional crisis in India.