NGOs denounce use of 'pity' advertising
The body representing Australia's non-government aid organisations have denounced charities that use images portraying people in a "pitiful way" in their fund-raising campaigns.
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NGOs denounce use of 'pity' advertising
Many of Australia's non-government aid organisations have denounced charities that use images portraying people in a "pitiful way" to manipulate a story in their fund-raising campaigns.
Minority religion leaders charged with treason
Former leaders of disbanded Gafatar movement face life imprisonment for blasphemy and treason in a case raising serious concerns about Indonesia's treatment of religious minorities.
Obama eager to shred Donald Trump
After months of sitting on the sidelines, Barack Obama is now ready to start aggressively campaigning for Hillary Clinton as early as this week.
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