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The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: French parliament reignites debate on right-to-die legislation, FBI increases reward for help in locating former FBI agent kidnapped in Iran eight years ago, wounded Libyans face a myriad of challenges to secure medical treatment in neighboring Tunisia, and a lagoon system near the planned site of Brazil’s 2016 Olympics is polluted with trash and human waste. FRANCE Right-to-Die Debate Continues in Parliament Lawmakers are considering draft legislation that would allow doctors to administer ‘deep and ongoing’ sedatives to patients who have hours or days to live. U.S.A. Millions Offered for Information on Former FBI Agent Kidnapped in Iran The FBI announces a $5 million for anyone who can secure Robert Levinson’s safe return. TUNISIA Wounded Libyans Struggle to Get Medical Treatment Patients face long ambulance rides because of reduced medical transport flights, and tough restrictions when they reach the border. BRAZIL Lagoons Near 2016 Olympic Park Overflow With Sewage and Garbage The government is due to dredge the waters before the start of the games, but environmentalists argue it’s not a permanent fix. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideos
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