Photo: ReutersA Norwegian lawmaker has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 for helping broker a deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, the second time he has put forward the U.S. president for the honour. Thousands of people are eligible to nominate candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize, including members of parliaments and governments, university professors and past laureates. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which decides on the award from among several hundred nominations made every year, declined to comment. "This peace deal is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of President Trump, and he is honored to be considered by the Nobel Committee," the White House said. Former President Barack Obama, a nemesis of Trump, won the prize in 2009 just months into his first term in office.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 09, 2020 20:38 UTC