Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed
While MPs debated the bill in parliament, supporters and opponents gathered outside.
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For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide.
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Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill
Lord Cameron previously opposed assisted dying but says the current bill "is about shortening death".
First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years
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Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agency
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