Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide refer to a deliberate action taken with the intention of ending a life to relieve persistent pain. Euthanasia is only legal in a select few countries and U.S.

Euthanasia, often referred to as “mercy killing,” is the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering. The legality of euthanasia varies across the globe, with a small number ...

Almost two years ago, Longview’s problem with pet overpopulation and stray animals reached an apex. Kenneth Pierson, a ...

The Supreme Court said it would decide on Harish Rana’s father’s plea seeking permission for passive euthanasia after meeting ...

Uruguay's senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end ...

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Euthanasia continues to be a major driver of deaths in Canada, with the latest government figures showing another double-digit increase in Canadian citizens opting to end their lives under the country ...

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Government statistics indicated that 15,343 people were euthanized by medical officials in Canada in 2023, out of a total of just under 20,000 requests. Tens of thousands of Canadians have been ...