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UPDATED: 17 Nov 2009 GMT
  • International Education Week 2009

    The International Education Week (November 16-20) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Check out some of the U.S. initiatives!

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  • Barry B. White formally accredited U.S. Ambassador

    On November 5, 2009, U.S. Ambassador Barry B. White presented his credentials to Norway’s Head of State, King Harald V, and was thereby formally accredited as U.S. Ambassador to Norway. Read about his day and see photos from his process of becoming an Ambassador.

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  • The Nobel Peace Prize for 2009

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. Read more and Embassy Press Release here.

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President Obama in Asia
Follow the U.S.-Asian relationship through President Barack Obama's visit to the Asian region.

2009 Report on International Religious Freedom
On October 26, the State Department International Religious Freedom report was released. This report supplements the most recent Human Rights Reports by providing additional detailed information with respect to matters involving international religious freedom.

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Student Video Diary DVD released!
During the 2008-09 school year the Student Video Diary program followed 7 Norwegian students during their academic year at U.S. schools and universities. You can now see the trailer for the final film!

“Fra King til Obama” Exhibition at the Nobel Peace Center
On September 24, the Nobel Peace Center formally introduced its main fall exhibition “Fra King til Obama”. It focuses on Martin Luther King's civil right movement and its impact on the American society uptil the election of Obama. It can be viewed until April 11.