VOAVideo: President Barack Obama Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Less than a year after taking office, U.S. President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized the president for his work to strengthen international diplomacy -- citing in particular his effort to free the world of nuclear weapons. The award has drawn a mixture of praise and surprise. And President Obama himself says he was surprised and humbled by the news but views the award as a call to action. More from VOA's Rob Raffaele.
VOANews: Obama 'Humbled' by Winning Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Committee chairman Thorbjorn Jagland says Mr. Obama has captured world's attention, given its people hope for a better future.
VOANews: Worldwide Surprise Greets Obama Peace Prize Announcement
Choice of President Barack Obama came as shock in Oslo, Norway where announcement was made
VOANews: Africans Celebrate Obama Peace Prize
Zimbabwe PM says Mr. Obama deserved honor, offers congratulations; Kenyan president congratulates US president on behalf of all Kenyans
VOANews: Arab Reaction Overwhelmingly Positive to Obama Nobel Prize
Former Arab League Secretary-General Esmet Abdel Meguid says Mr. Obama's award appears to be positive development for peace in Middle East
VOANews: To Many Palestinians, Obama Nobel Peace Prize Unjustified
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas congratulates President Obama, but sentiments not shared by many on streets of Arab East Jerusalem Friday
VOANews: Afghanistan, Pakistan Congratulate Obama on Nobel Peace Prize
The governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan separately congratulated U.S. President Barack Obama Friday for winning the prestigious 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
VOANews: Muted, Mixed Reaction in Asia to Obama Nobel Peace Prize
The surprise announcement that President Barack Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize brought muted and mixed reaction in Asia.
VOANews Special English: Obama, Faced With Two Wars, Wins Peace Prize
The Nobel committee in Oslo, Norway, honored the first-year president for ''extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.''
Many VOA stories about the awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama.
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