As a working journalist I hear and see a lot about a lot. Most of what I know can never be part of any report for it would destroy lives.   Such data is adequately veiled, embellished  and published as fiction [often several layers of imaginary events are added to the basic real life incident] to retain reader interest.   I will quote a senior diplomat friend - Wonder Harry where the fiction ends and the fact begins. 

Co-authored a book sponsored by UNDP on the nicer aspects of the aftermath of the 2004 Asian tsunami.

Broke the story about the identity of former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi's killer for the BBC. It was a world scoop in multiple languages - viz. English, Hindi, Tamil and Urdu. I broadcast in all these languages.

Covered the Asian tsunami [2004] extensively for Deutsche Welle, including detailed coverage of former President Bill Clinton's visit.

Rescued over 4000 Tamil bonded labourers.

Successfully litigated against a regional government in India 7 times [100% success]. The endeavour virtually stopped police encounter killings in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Was mentioned in several international awards for factual reporting during the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi and the Asian Tsunami in 1991 and 2004 for the BBC and Deutsche Welle respectively.