Coverage: U.S. President Barack Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize

US President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee says it's to honor his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between people. Full story>>

U.S. President Barack Obama comments on winning the 2009 Nobel  Peace Prize while delivering a statement in the Rose Garden of  the White House in Washington, October 9, 2009. Obama won the  Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for offering the world hope and  striving for nuclear disarmament in a surprise award that  drew both warm praise and sharp criticism.

Obama surprised to win Nobel Peace Prize

Obama has expressed surprise over winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. He told reporters about his determination in fighting a series of challenges facing humanity. Full story>>

Obama: Nobel Peace Prize "a call for action"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Friday that he was surprised to learn that he won the Nobel Peace Prize of 2009, which he saw as a "call for action." Full story>>