Venezuela's Chavez says Obama doesn't deserve the Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 11th, 2009 Chavez: Nobel peace committee overlooked US warsCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says President Barack Obama does not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize. Chavez believes Obama didn't make any notable accomplishments to merit winning the prize, saying that rather than promote peace the U.S.
The Dalai Lama Congratulates Obama For Winning "The Nobel Peace Prize"October 10th, 2009 Speculations are on a high after the US President Barack Obama was declared as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama, who is running the office for a period of less than nine months reportedly said that he himself was "surprised" by the startling announcement.
Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter calls prize for Obama a 'bold statement' of international supportOctober 9th, 2009 Carter: Obama's Nobel 'bold statement' of supportWASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter says the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President Barack Obama is a "bold statement of international support for his vision and commitment."
Carter won the peace prize himself in 2002, two decades after leaving office. In a statement, he described the Nobel committee's decision Friday as support for Obama's work toward peace and harmony in international relations.
Former Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore says Obama's prize well deservedOctober 9th, 2009 Gore calls Obama's Nobel Prize win well deservedWASHINGTON — Former vice president and Nobel Laureate Al Gore is calling President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize win extremely well deserved and an honor for the country. Gore shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his work on global warming.
Citation of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack ObamaOctober 9th, 2009 The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize citationOSLO, Norway — The complete text of the citation awarding the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama as delivered by the Norwegian Nobel Committee:
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.
Some facts about procedures of awarding the Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 9th, 2009 Some facts about the Nobel Peace Prize— The committee does not release the names of any candidates and keeps records sealed for 50 years. — Campaigns in favor of a particular candidate could be counterproductive, as the fiercely independent committee does not want to appear influenced by public pressure.
Barack Obama hails Peace Prize, says his work toward peace and prosperity only beginningOctober 9th, 2009 Obama lauds Peace Prize, says work just startedWASHINGTON — A beaming President Barack Obama says he's honored to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but says he isn't sure he's done enough to earn it. Appearing in the Rose Garden Friday, Obama acknowledged he was "both surprised and deeply humbled" to win the award.
Timetable for the 2009 Nobel Prize announcementsOctober 9th, 2009 Timetable for remaining Nobel Prize announcementsDate and time for announcement of the remaining 2009 Nobel Prize:
— Monday, Oct. 12: Economics, no earlier than 7 a.m.
President Patil congratulates Obama on Nobel Peace Prize winOctober 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Friday congratulated the United States President Barack Obama on winning the Nobel Peace Prize for the Year 2009. President Patil, in a message to the U.S President, said that she hoped the Nobel Peace Prize would inspire others who believe in promoting international peace and justice.
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.
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.
Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize for 2009October 9th, 2009 OSLO - United States President Barack Obama has been surprisingly given the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 for his extraordinary efforts in strengthening international diplomacy and for taking landmark initiatives to create a nuclear-free world. Announcing the award here, an official of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said that Obama was yet to be informed about the award, and would receive the award on December 10 this year.
Press secretary wakes Obama with surprise news from Oslo: President has won Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 9th, 2009 Obama wakes early to news of Nobel winWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama was woken up a little before 6 a.m. with the news that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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.
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June 11th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
To advocate for human rights, peace, and social justice while ignoring their necessary ecological basis –— a stable human population – at, or slightly less than – the eco-systems long term carrying capacity — is intellectual dishonesty and hypocrisy.
FYI:
Official Legal and Political Complaint to Nobel Institute: Norwegian Nobel Committee (excerpt):
Dear Norwegian Nobel Committee,
Notice of Legal and Political Request to:
(I) Withdraw Nobel Peace Prize’s from Nelson Mandela, F.W. de Klerk, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, for (a) Intellectual Dishonesty & Hypocrisy; (b) Moral, Political and Religious Prostitution; and (c) ‘TRC-RSA’ Fraud and Betrayal; and
(II) Accept Nobel Peace Prize Nominations for Dr. Albert Bartlett; Dr. Garret James Harden, and Dr. M. King Hubbert, for Intellectually Honest and Politically Honourable Ecologically Sustainable, Human Rights, Peace and Social Justice Advocacy.
August 10th, 2009 at 11:40 am
how can we vote for the nobel peace prize?