Person: Muhammad Yunus

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'Agent of change' Robinson to receive US honour today

Former President Mary Robinson is to receive America’s Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama today.

world

Gloom descends as Davos ends in stalemate

world

Loser urged to accept result of Bangladeshi election

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Leaders celebrate Mandela's 89th birthday

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167 nominations for 2007 Nobel Peace Prize

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Concern chief appointed to world hunger body

Peace prize winner urges global fight against poverty

BANGLADESHI economist Muhammad Yunus yesterday received the Nobel Peace Prize and urged world leaders to fight against poverty and stop spending money on wars.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2006

Yusuf Islam to perform at Nobel concert

The former Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, will be among the performers at this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2006

Microcredit economist wins Noble Peace Prize

BANGLADESHI economist Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank won the Nobel Peace Prize yesterday for their pioneering use of tiny, seemingly insignificant loans — microcredit — to lift millions out of poverty.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2006

Bangladeshi wins Nobel prize for development work

Bangladeshi Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, today for their work in advancing economic and social opportunities.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2006

Yunus wins Nobel Peace Prize

Bangladeshi Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank have won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, it was announced in Oslo, Norway, today.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2006