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Navi Pillay is known for her work in conflict zones across the world.
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Nobel Prize Winners Donβt Get a Heads-Up
Navi Pillay wasnβt the first Nobel laureate that the prize committees have struggled to reach. Many werenβt even awake when the news broke.
The winners of the Nobel Prizes remain a secret, even to the winners themselves until shortly before the public announcement.
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Navi Pillay, a South African Human Rights Lawyer, Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
A U.N. commission led by Ms. Pillay that investigated the war in Gaza found last year that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians.
Navi Pillay was recognized βfor her efforts to promote peace and international law,β the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.
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So youβre getting a Nobel Prize? Donβt expect a heads-up.
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The winners of the Nobel Prizes remain a secret, even to the winners themselves until shortly before the public announcement.
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A Venezuelan opposition leader won the 2025 prize, setting off an unusual year.
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In India, a Food Inspector Sparks Fear in Mumbai Restaurants
Tukaram Mundheβs surprise raids of Mumbai kitchens have made him an unlikely celebrity and set off a conversation about food standards in India.
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