Topic: Nobel Peace Prize

Opinion: Racist undertones of the 'socialist' epithet

With the Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama joins the company of fellow laureates Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King. But he already shares with them the more dubious distinction of being assailed as a socialist.

Brazil: Former 'terrorist' gets US travel visa, praises Obama

A Brazilian who, as a student in 1969, helped kidnap the US ambassador to Brazil was granted a visa. Paulo de Tarso Venceslau is now an economist.

Obama did nothing to deserve Nobel Peace Prize? Hugo Chávez and Mike Huckabee agree!

The choice of President Obama for the Nobel Peace Prize is still being questioned around the world.

Obama vs. Fox News: Now, the gloves are off

White House official Anita Dunn said Fox News was an 'arm of the Republican Party' Sunday. It's the latest example of how the network and the Obama administration are at 'war.'

With Elinor Ostrom, Oliver Williamson, US nearly sweeps Nobels

The two economists were awarded Nobel Prizes Monday. Eleven of the 13 Nobel Prizes went to Americans, but that's hardly an endorsement of the country's policies.

McCain discusses Palin again - CNN continues to beat really dead horse

Arizona Senator John McCain was asked about tensions between his staff and his 2008 running mate Sarah Palin this morning on CNN.

McCain discusses Palin again - CNN beats really, really dead horse

Although he's been asked about tensions between his staff and his 2008 running mate Sarah Palin many times, Senator John McCain was asked about it today on CNN.

As US soccer heads to Honduras for World Cup qualifier, politics looms

The Honduras-USA World Cup qualifier - always a tense match - takes on added significance give US backing for recently ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya

Obama Nobel Peace Prize for what?

Editorialists around the country weigh in on Obama’s surprise Nobel Peace Prize. Some offer suggestions on who should have gotten the award. Others see liberal politics at play - a way to jab at George W. Bush.

Afghanistan: What Americans really think

The pundits have spoken. Now, how does the rest of America feel about the war and more troops in Afghanistan? Conflicted but reluctantly supportive, it seems.

The Monitor's View: Next Nobel Peace Prize: Turkey and Armenia?

Pakistan on Nobel Peace Prize: Why now when war isn't over?

Reaction President Barack Obama's Nobel was largely negative, with fear over an expanding US presence and anger over Islamabad's military cooperation with the US along the Afghanistan border.

Russia on Nobel Peace Prize: Obama thawing 'second cold war'

Russians are surprised, but largely welcoming of Obama's prize.

Israel on Nobel Peace Prize: Hopes for progress

Israeli and Palestinian officials both had praise for President Obama, despite disappointment in peace process

How world views Obama Nobel Peace Prize

President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is praised in many countries as a reflection of a "new hope" in world politics, but others worry it came too soon. A global roundup of views.

Obama's Nobel Peace Prize raises stakes for agenda

Obama's Nobel Peace Prize comes as the president faces a crucial decision on increasing troop levels in Afghanistan. Obama said Friday he accepts the award as a 'call to action.'

Obama good enough for Nobel Peace Prize, but not Arizona State

Obama Nobel Peace Prize: an award for vision if not accomplishment

2009 Nobel Peace Prize to Obama reflects European appreciation for his cooperative, engaged approach to world politics.

The Monitor's View: Obama's Nobel Peace Prize hangs with a heavy weight

Commended for trying more US cooperation with the world, he must be wary of also compromising US ideals.

Sites buckle under Obama Nobel buzz

The Internet is bubbling with reaction to the Obama Nobel Peace Prize announcement.

The Matt Holliday error and why 'white towels' defense doesn't fly

Video of the Matt Holliday error showed he lost the ball in the lights – but was fan interference to blame?

In shift, Honduras looks to itself to break leadership impasse

With international mediation efforts having failed thus far to broker a resolution to the ousting of President Zelaya, everyone from Honduran businessmen to church leaders to other politicians are offering proposals.

US to engage Burma (Myanmar): Clinton

After years of just imposing sanctions, the US will now also engage Burma, Clinton said. The closed regime may also be reaching out: It attended its first UN meeting this week in 14 years.

Is South Korea backsliding on its democracy movement?

Teachers, citizens barred from political organizing.

Difference Maker Extreme do-gooders – what makes them tick?

Five extraordinary social entrepreneurs talk about their defining moments - when the urge to change the world gathered such force they couldn't ignore it.