“Governments of rich countries spend some $6bn of tax money a year on disaster relief and development aid overseas, while each new earthquake, famine or tidal wave can attract 1,000 aid organisations, from the United Nations Children's Fund and Oxfam to the 'Jesus Brigades' of the American south and other charitable adventurers.”
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James Buchan
James Buchan is a Scottish novelist known for his historical novels and biographies. His works are often set against the backdrop of Scottish history, delving into the intertwining of individual fates with the ebb and flow of the times. more
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