Gibbs wakes up Obama with news president has won Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 9th, 2009 Gibbs wakes up Obama with news of NobelWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama woke up to the news that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize a little before 6 a.m. Press secretary Robert Gibbs learned from reporters that Obama had won the 2009 prize, and telephoned the White House early Friday to pass along the news to his boss.
Manmohan hails Obama's Nobel winOctober 9th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday conveyed his wholehearted congratulations to US President Barack Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Manmohan Singh told reporters here that he had not heard of the news.
List of Nobel winners cited for peace work carried out right before the announcementOctober 9th, 2009 Nobel winners cited for ongoing or recent work— 1978: egyptian president anwar al-sadat and israeli prime minister menachem begin for middle east peace efforts, specifically the camp david peace accords signed on sept. Nobel Prize founder Alfred Nobel left vague instructions on how to select winners of the peace prize, but the committee typically selects candidates who have been involved in peace or democracy work for many years.
President Barack Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 9th, 2009 President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace PrizeOSLO — President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said, citing his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation. The stunning choice made Obama the third sitting U.S.
Nobel Prize strengthens Obama on disarmament: N-test ban chiefOctober 9th, 2009 VIENNA - The head of the international nuclear test ban organisation, Tibor Toth, Friday said the Nobel Prize for Peace awarded to Barack Obama would strengthen the US president on his "arduous path" towards nuclear disarmament. Toth, the executive secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) noted that Obama has declared his commitment to ratify the treaty.
Manmohan congratulates Obama on winning NobelOctober 9th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday congratulated US President Barack Obama on winning the Nobel Peace Prize 2009. "I have not heard the news, but if it is true, I would like to give my whole-hearted congratulations to President Obama," Manmohan Singh told reporters here.
Excerpts from citation for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack ObamaOctober 9th, 2009 Excerpts from 2009 Nobel Peace Prize citationOSLO, Norway — Excerpts from the citation awarding the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama:
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama's vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons.
Israel congratulates Obama, hopes prize will boost Mideast peaceOctober 9th, 2009 TEL AVIV - Israeli leaders congratulated US President Barack Obama Friday on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, saying they hoped it would add force to his efforts to push for peace in the Middle East. President Shimon Peres sent a message to Obama, saying "there are few leaders who succeeded in changing the mood in the world in such a short time", it said, Israel Radio reported.
A list of US winners of the Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 9th, 2009 A list of US winners of the Nobel Peace PrizePresident Barack Obama is not the first sitting U.S. president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize — Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt were the first two, and he joins a long list of Americans whose efforts have drawn the attention of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
some common, and enduring, misconceptions about the Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 9th, 2009 Common misconceptions about the Nobel Peace PrizeAn award that generates as much interest as the Nobel Peace Prize is bound to be surrounded by myths. Geir Lundestad, secretary of the secretive committee that awards the prize, outlines for The Associated Press some of the most common misunderstandings:
— Myth: The awards committee announces a shortlist of candidates.
Defense, Agriculture secretaries pay tribute to Nobel laureate Borlaug at memorialOctober 6th, 2009 Gates, Vilsack eulogize Borlaug at memorialCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — Colleagues of Norman Borlaug memorialized the Nobel Peace Prize winner as a great hunger fighter. About 1,000 attended a memorial Tuesday at Texas A&M University for the teacher and scientist.
Texas A&M holds memorial for Nobel Peace Prize winner Norman Borlaug; Gates, Vilsack to attendOctober 6th, 2009 Texas A&M holds memorial for Nobel winner BorlaugCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack are to speak at a memorial for Nobel Peace Prize winner and agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug. The Tuesday ceremony will be held at Texas A&M University's College Station campus.
A look at women who have won Nobel Prizes since 1901October 5th, 2009 A look at women who have won Nobel PrizesOnly 37 women have received Nobel Prizes since they were first handed out in 1901. The latest — Elizabeth H.
Dalai Lama to lead 'dream spiritual team' at peace summitApril 1st, 2009 TORONTO - The Dalai Lama, who is an honorary citizen of Canada, will lead Nobel Peace Prize laureates at a global peace summit in Vancouver in September. According to the organisers of the summit, the Dalai Lama will lead a so-called 'dream spiritual team' at the 'Vancouver Peace Summit: Nobel Laureates in Dialogue' from Sep 26 to 29.
Record 205 nominees for 2009 Nobel Peace PrizeFebruary 28th, 2009 OSLO - A record number of nominations, in all 205, have been made for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said Friday. The tally includes 172 individuals and 33 organisations, besting the 2005 number of 199 nominations.
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