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Al Gore & IPCC Share Nobel Peace Prize For 2007Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007 is to be shared, in two equal parts, between the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr. for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change. |
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UNESCO adds 23 new sites to global network of biosphere reservesUnited Nations - Remote cloud forests in Viet Nam, hundreds of atolls in Micronesia and mangroves in El Salvador are featured in the 23 ecosystems which were added today to a United Nations network set up to fight biodiversity loss and promote sustainable development that helps local communities. |
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UN convention on disability rights reaches milestone in signatoriesUnited Nations - United Nations officials say the global treaty to protect the rights of the world's estimated 650 million people with disabilities could take effect by early next year after Qatar this week became the 100th country to sign the landmark pact. |
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Gatlin sets world record in 100 metersDoha, Qatar - Olympic champion. World champion. Now, Justin Gatlin is the world record holder, too. |
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Qatar Announces Katrina Relief GrantsWashington, DC - The oil-rich Persian Gulf nation Qatar has decided on the distribution of about $60 million of a $100 million gift announced last September for victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. |
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news from the Middle East
- Iraq seeks Heritage status for restored marshlands
- Jerusalem ancient walls unveiled
- Iraq, US agree no foreign troops after 2011: PM
- Landmark cooperation deal signed between UN and Iraqi Government
- Roman temple found under church
- Israel and Palestinians to boost postal services with help from UN agency
- Israel and Hamas reach Gaza truce deal
- Saudi Arabia contributes $500M to U.N. food fund
- First Dinosaur Tracks Found on Arabian Peninsula
- Iraq Museum Reclaims 700 Stolen Artifacts
