Topic: Nobel Peace Prize

Text of Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech

Written speech delivered by President Barack Obama when accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Thursday.

Left and right, pundits applaud Obama Nobel Peace Prize speech

Liberal and conservative pundits both approve of Obama's Nobel Peace Prize speech. They like his humility and his realism.

At Nobel prize ceremony, Michelle Obama keeps her husband in line

Norway spiral: Space aliens welcoming Obama?

The Monitor's View: Obama Nobel speech: Is 'law of love' an antidote to war?

The Obama speech after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize defines a new vision for a superpower seeking help against new kinds of threats.

What can Nobel winner and war president Obama say about peace?

President Obama is headed to Oslo to receive his Nobel Peace Prize. It's an awkward moment. Not only is he sending more troops to Afghanistan, but most Americans don’t think he deserves the award, a poll suggests.

Difference Maker Key to Afghan crisis: tea and education

Greg Mortenson, author of 'Three Cups of Tea,' says success lies in building trust and schools in rural Afghanistan.

Russians jump the gun on joint arms control statement

The US and Russia are pledging to maintain the provisions of the 1991 START pact. But even with the best intentions, the path to cooperation is not always smooth.

ElBaradei leaves nuclear watchdog with legacy of honesty, Iran leniency

Mohamed ElBaradei stepped down from his post at the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA at the end of November. He's been seen both as an honest broker and as being too soft on Iran.

The Monitor's View: Five reasons for hope in the Obama Afghanistan plan

One key is not setting a final exit date, which would only allow the Taliban to wait out the US.

At climate talks, US to offer 17 percent emissions cut by 2020

From a 2005 baseline, a 17 percent emissions cut would fall short of what's needed to keep global warming to 3.6 degrees F. But it may reflect most that US Senate would OK from climate talks.

Iran nuclear program faces setback from Russian reactor delay

A portion of Iran's nuclear program – a $1 billion reactor being built by Russia at Bushehr – hit a snag on Monday with Moscow announcing that construction will be delayed beyond the end of this year.

Obama meets Japan's Hatoyama, stressing equal partnership

Obama, in first stop of his Asia trip, addressed the thorny issue of a US military base in Okinawa. Despite recent tensions, Obamamania is still strong in Japan.

'2012' – movie review

'2012' is a disaster movie that delivers every destructive scenario you could hope for – and a few more.

Want to buy US military wares in Afghanistan? Go to Obama Market.

Afghanistan vendors in the 'Obama Market' in Kabul sell MREs, military cots, and goggles like those used by the American military. It's not clear where they come from, but the Otis Spunkmeyer cookies are popular.

Mohamed ElBaradei looks to US to fix nuclear system 'in tatters'

As head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei says the world has not done well in preventing nuclear proliferation. But ElBaradei has high hopes for the Obama administration.

The Monitor's View: On Iran and North Korea, Obama's nuclear-free vision is at stake

Their latest defiance will undermine his grand goal. He must act more forcefully.

One year after his election, what has Obama achieved?

Obama got off to a quick start. But almost one year after winning the presidency, his deeds are at risk of paling next to his aspirations.

Honduras deal: Ousted President Zelaya can return to office

Late Thursday, interim Honduras leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would accept a deal that would restore ousted President Zelaya and respect Nov. 29 election date.

Comedians slow to take jabs at Obama, but gloves are off now

Obama’s laid-back demeanor, and race, make him a tough mark. But comedians are starting to find ways to poke the president.

Opinion: Obama must shift focus off Guantánamo

The new White House should use the president's credibility abroad, while he still has it, to focus attention on the underlying questions related to detention and terrorism prevention.

Opinion: To the West: Don't sacrifice democracy with Iran

Two questions for 2003 Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, Shirin Ebadi

The Monitor's View: Obama's hard line on Sudan: Will it also be hardball?

The future of Africa's largest country, including Darfur, depends on the president's willingness to twist arms.

Obama's Nobel Peace Prize becoming a political lead weight

Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is looking less and less like a shiny trophy for his mantel and more like a political lead anchor.