11.  The Dutch parliament is deliberating legislation that would legalize euthanasia and set clearly defined standards.

12.  The Dutch parliament approved a bill legalizing euthanasia Tuesday, positioning the Netherlands to become the first nation to openly let doctors help suffering patients end their lives.

13.  The Swiss parliament rejected a proposal Tuesday to legalize euthanasia, preferring instead to maintain to the status quo whereby assisted suicide is tolerated.

14.  The Swiss parliament rejected a proposal Tuesday to legalize euthanasia, preferring instead to stick to the status quo whereby assisted suicide is tolerated.