The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to imprisoned activistNarges Mohammadi for fighting the oppression of women in Iran. The chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Berit Reiss-Andersen, announced the prize Friday in Oslo.
The Nobel Prizes carry a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor (about $1 million). Winners also receive an 18-carat gold medal and diploma at the award ceremonies in December.
