euthanasia

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India legalised passive euthanasia in 2018 but active euthanasia - any act that intentionally helps a person kill themselves - remains illegal.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Rana's case had sparked a debate in India around the ethics of court-approved passive euthanasia, with some noting that it goes against the principle of self-determination, which is the foundation of a living will.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Kang said she is not a volunteer but often visits the West L.A. and South L.A. shelters to take videos of dogs slated for euthanasia and post them on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The euthanasia threat is "not real," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

He assigned Specialist Rhonda Williams to duty at the euthanasia table with Major Nate Powell.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston