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A Nobel burden: Praise, criticism over Obama

Global Arab Network - - Adam Turner

Friday, 09 October 2009 23:13

World leaders congratulate U.S. President Barack Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, but many people including critics in parts of the Arab world call the accolade premature.

Barack Obama, the US president, has said he is "surprised and deeply humbled" after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009, less than a year after taking office.

Speaking in Washington, Obama said he did "not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who have been honoured by this prize".

While the Nobel Peace Prize may provide a boost to President Obama's agenda, some analysts say it is more of a burden than a blessing.

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