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International Space Station Joins Trump Among Nobel Peace Prize Contenders

International Space Station Joins Trump Among Nobel Peace Prize Contenders
International Space Station emerges as surprise Nobel Peace Prize contender, Donald Trump also in race · telegraphindia.com

People are guessing who might win this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

One surprising idea is to honor the International Space Station because countries work together there.

Donald Trump and Mark Carney are also being discussed as possible winners.

Other candidates include groups helping people in Sudan and Ukraine.

A group that protects journalists and two international courts are also on a prediction list.

These guesses are uncertain because the Norwegian Nobel Committee makes the final decision privately.

Experts say the prize often recognizes work that encourages peace and cooperation.

This year’s choice comes while wars and international tensions are increasing.

The winner will be announced in Oslo on October 9.

Key facts

Nominations
The Norwegian Nobel Committee received 287 candidates.
Organizations
Just over one-quarter of the nominees are organizations.
Announcement
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is scheduled to be announced October 9 in Oslo.
Prize money
The award is worth 12 million Swedish kronor, about USD 1.2 million.
International Space Station rationale
Experts describe it as a symbol of global cooperation.
Conflict context
The prize is being discussed amid wars and tensions involving Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen, Iran and the Middle East.
Women laureates
Women have received 20 of the Nobel Peace Prize’s 112 individual laureateships, according to the article.

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Nelson Wiseman

University of Toronto professor emeritus

“I don't even think his own base would believe Trump could win the prize now, given how he's stuck in what looks like a forever war in Iran.”
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“Trump will be unhappy whoever gets the Nobel. If Carney got it, it would make relations with Canada rockier than they are.”
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