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“A Pulitzer Prize is awaiting the journalist who can find an American who dies of hunger, and probably the Nobel Prize for literature as well.”

Quote by Tom Bethell

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Tom Bethell, born on July 17, 1940, is a renowned journalist from the United Kingdom. His career began in the 1960s, focusing on international news, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. Bethell is known for his in-depth investigations and insightful perspectives, with his work frequently published in magazines such as The Economist and The New Yorker. more

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