London (CNN) After a year brutally dominated by conflict, division, economic uncertainty and a pandemic, the awarding of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize will mark a rare moment of hope. As always, the names of the contenders are fiercely guarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. A Covid peace prize? A diverse set of candidatesSince it first awarded a Peace Prize in 1901 -- to Red Cross co-founder Henry Dunant and pacifist Frédéric Passy -- the Norwegian Nobel Committee has been notoriously enigmatic in its selection process. Greta Thunberg's potential selection is controversial among some Nobel watchers.

Source: CNN October 03, 2020 10:52 UTC