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Originally Published 1 day ago — by Reuters
The Norwegian Nobel Institute confirmed that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, following Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's suggestion she might give her 2025 award to U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing the finality of the award as per Nobel Foundation statutes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Donald Trump congratulated Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on her Nobel Peace Prize, praising her support and discussing his own peace efforts, while the White House expressed disappointment over the Nobel Committee's decision, viewing it as politically motivated.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fortune
The White House criticized the Nobel Committee for not awarding President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, accusing them of politicizing the award, while Trump continues to seek recognition for his efforts to end conflicts. Meanwhile, National Guard troops are set to patrol Memphis following a federal judge's ruling blocking deployment in Chicago, amid ongoing debates over crime and federal authority in U.S. cities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by National Day Calendar
December 10 marks the birthdays of notable figures such as Emily Dickinson, Melvil Dewey, and Bobby Flay, and significant historical events including Mississippi joining the Union in 1817, the publication of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' in 1884, and the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1898. The day is also notable for several Nobel Peace Prize awards, including those to President Roosevelt, Jane Addams, Ralph Bunche, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, known for his microfinance work with Grameen Bank, has been convicted of violating Bangladesh's labour laws, a move seen by supporters as politically motivated. Yunus, who has been critical of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and was once considered a political rival, was sentenced to six months in jail but granted bail pending appeal. The conviction relates to the alleged failure to make 67 employees permanent and not forming welfare funds, amidst a broader context of political crackdowns and Yunus facing over 100 other charges. Critics, including international figures and organizations, have condemned the trial as unjust and retaliatory.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus was sentenced to six months in jail by a labor court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for violating labor laws through his company, Grameen Telecom. The court found that the company failed to make 67 employees permanent, did not form employee welfare funds, and did not distribute 5% of dividends to staff as per company policy. Yunus, who is known for pioneering microcredit through Grameen Bank, has faced a series of legal challenges and criticism from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's administration. His supporters claim the charges are politically motivated, especially in the context of the upcoming general election. International leaders have expressed concern over the situation, and Yunus has been granted bail with the option to appeal within 30 days.