Doctors fear they could be prosecuted for assisting suicide if they produce medical notes for terminally ill patients who go on to end their lives in a clinic such as Dignitas in Switzerland.
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August 11th, 2009
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August 11th, 2009
The West Midlands is establishing a global presence in the field of Islamic finance, partly because our European rivals are reluctant to adapt to principles set out in the Koran around 1,400 years ago.
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August 11th, 2009
A groundbreaking conference for young Muslims from across Europe is taking place in Switzerland.
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August 11th, 2009
A young Ohio girl in hiding in Florida says she fears for her life because she is a Christian.
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August 10th, 2009
Health officials in a city are considering plans to impose 18 certificates on cinema films which show people smoking, it was announced today.
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August 10th, 2009
Labour was accused yesterday of a 'ridiculous' watering down of a scheme intended to prevent young Muslims turning to terrorism.
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August 10th, 2009
A project which helps pregnant prostitutes in Bristol to have and raise their children has received nearly ?200,000 of government funds.
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August 10th, 2009
His body ravaged by cancer, lumberjack David Prueitt barely had the strength to raise the cup to his lips.
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August 10th, 2009
Communities secretary John Denham urges policy shift to downplay emphasis on tackling on violent extremism.
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August 10th, 2009
A stem cell is any cell that exists in a relatively immature state, and is able to divide to produce one cell that replaces itself and one that will go on to become a more specialized cell type.