Stay true to the dreams of thy youth

• The Belgian Senate approved a new law allowing children to be euthanized.

  "Attitudes towards euthanasia are more accepting in Europe than the US, but with a vote by the upper house in Belgium Thursday, the country took a big step towards becoming the first country to allow children of any age to exercise a “right to die.” Euthanasia was legalized in the country in 2002 and is allowed for adults over age 18 in circumstances beyond terminal illness, including cases of “unbearable psychological or physical suffering,” according to the New York Times. "

  tags: euthanasia europe rights children health

• Israel Shelves Plan to Move Bedouins Amid Outcry - NYTimes.com

  "JERUSALEM — The Israeli government on Thursday shelved a plan to resettle tens of thousands of Bedouin citizens in the Negev desert that had drawn international condemnation, spawned street demonstrations across Israel, and in recent days lost the support of lawmakers from the governing coalition as well. "

  tags: israel colonialism imperialism nationalism fascism netanyahu likud

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