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Jersey Assembly votes for humane right to die law

Jersey’s States Assembly today approved a proposal to change the law on assisted dying for adult islanders with terminal or incurable conditions, who have a clear and settled wish to end their lives. Channel Islands Humanists, part of Humanists UK, which campaigns for a right to die for those with terminal or incurable illnesses, praised the debate… Read more »

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Prime minister Gordon Brown has confirmed British troop levels in Iraq will decline but would not set a specific date for withdrawal. Mr Brown has arrived in Iraq for surprise talks with top Iraqi officials, a week ahead of a scheduled statement regarding the future involvement of British troops in the Middle Eastern country. And… Read more »

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Tony Blair has been forced to cancel his trip to the Gaza Strip following “specific threats” against him, his spokesperson has confirmed. Mr Blair was set to visit the Strip for the first time since Hamas gained control of the territory last year, in what was being billed by the militant group as a sign… Read more »