Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the European Union

The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel committee which argued that the EU had helped transform Europe “from the continent of war to a continent of peace”.

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Israel angry at Brazil

Brazil recognised a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.

Israel answered by expressing its disappointment, saying Brazil’s decision flew in the face of efforts to negotiate a peace deal.

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Direct talks begin between Middle East leaders

It is with a pledge of “full and active support” from the US, that the Israeli and Palestinian leaders have begun their first direct talks in nearly two years.

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Nobel Peace Prize given to Ahtisaari

Martti Ahtisaari (photo), the former president of Finland, has won the Nobel Peace Prize, has announced the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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