The momentum for Palestinian state recognition grew as six nations, including France, announced formal recognition ahead of the UN General Assembly. France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco confirmed the decision during a high-level summit in New York. The move came as Gaza suffers fierce Israeli attacks that have left tens of thousands dead. French […]
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Germany reopens painful debate on assisted suicide
Germany’s highest court will begin hearing on Tuesday a case brought by terminally ill patients and doctors against a law banning professional assisted suicide services, reopening a bitter debate. Lawmakers had passed the so-called Paragraph 217 in November 2015, which penalises anyone who turns assisted suicide into a professional service — with or without payment. […]