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EU Accepts Peace Prize Amid Protest

Former winners, local demonstrators slam award

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 10, 2012 9:44 AM CST

(Newser) – The European Union officially received the Nobel Peace Prize today in an Oslo ceremony attended by some 20 EU leaders, including Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande, and UK deputy PM Nick Clegg. The prize committee applauded the EU's efforts toward peace in Europe after World...   Read full story »

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Angela Merkel • European Union • Desmond Tutu • protests • Norway • Greece • Francois Hollande • Oslo • Nobel Peace Prize • Nick Clegg • Mairead Maguire • Adolfo Esquivel

 
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