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In a surprise, Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO - President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.
Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan Russia Zimbabwe Poland South Africa People:Nelson Mandela Morgan Tsvangirai Dmitry Medvedev Barack Obama Al Gore Jimmy Carter
2009-10-09
Moment of truth for Obama factor in 2016 Olympic bid
COPENHAGEN, Oct 1 (Reuter) - Sport and politics converge in a potent mix on Friday with the credibility of the U.S. President on the line as International Olympic Committee (IOC) members choose the venue for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Nations:Denmark Brazil Switzerland People:Michelle Obama Nelson Mandela Barack Obama Vladimir Putin Tony Blair Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-01
Two decades after 'Achtung Baby', U2 rocks Berlin
BERLIN (AFP) - U2 rocked Berlin on Saturday, returning to the German city where almost 20 years ago the Irish band came to reinvent themselves and make "Achtung Baby", for many fans their best album.
People:Nelson Mandela Source:(AFP)
2009-07-19
AP source: Ala doctor is pick for surgeon general
WASHINGTON - The Associated Press has learned that President Barack Obama has chosen a well-known Alabama family physician, Dr. Regina Benjamin, to be the next surgeon general.
People:Nelson Mandela Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2009-07-13
Worldwide farewell to Jackson
PARIS (AFP) - Millions of Michael Jackson fans staged their own worldwide farewell to their idol Tuesday, organising ceremonies to mark his funeral and gathering before giant screens to watch the Los Angeles tribute to the King of Pop.
Nations:U.S. Australia France Russia People:Michael Jackson Nelson Mandela Jennifer Hudson Quincy Jones Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder Activities:Michael Jackson Death
2009-07-07
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