Court ruling finds doctor assisted suicide laws unconstitutional
In British Columbia the B C Supreme Court held Canada’s laws banning physician assisted suicide unconstitutional but stayed the ruling for one year to allow Parliament to draft new legislation. Justice Lynn Smith allowed Gloria Taylor 64 with ALS to seek death by own action during the interim. The federal government is expected to appeal.
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Obama pauses deportations for up to 800000 young immigrants
President Obama announced an executive change allowing certain young illegal immigrants to avoid deportation and seek work permits. The plan covers those brought to the US before age 16, under 30, with five years in country, a high school diploma or GED or military service, and no criminal history.
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Greeks Fear Election Could Endanger Euro Amid Crisis
Greeks express worry ahead of Sundays vote amid a two year debt crisis. Unemployed parent Paraskevi Thoma says future unclear as hospitals run low on supplies and unemployment tops 22 percent. Experts warn rejection of austerity risks euro exit and a shaken European economy.
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Penn State abuse trial draws survivors into shared justice
Victims and supporters say the Penn State Sandusky trial offers vicarious justice and catharsis for those abused in youth. Survivors praise witnesses for confronting the abuser while noting many never faced courts, highlighting broader child sex abuse issues beyond the defendant.
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U S Declassifies Direct Action in Yemen and Somalia
The White House partially lifts secrecy on its counterterrorism campaign by acknowledging lethal U S actions in Yemen and Somalia. The semiannual report notes direct action by U S forces and special operations but provides no operation details.
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