Friday, December 10, 2010

News Report: 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Honoured In Absentia



Liu Xiaobo With Wife
Clapping solemnly, dignitaries in Norway celebrated this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, with an empty chair.

Friday's ceremony was the first time in 74 years the award was not handed over. Liu wasn't able to collect the prestigious $1.4 million award in Oslo on Friday because he is being held in a Chinese prison.


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