Daily Archives: October 24, 2008
Prince Of Asturias Awards Given Out
Spain's version of the Nobel Prizes were handed out today, in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo. The heir to the Spanish throne, Crown Prince Felipe, personally handed the prizes to each recipient. The awards are named after his official title, the Prince of Asturias.
Before giving the awards out, Prince Felipe told the audience the reasons why the recipients were chosen this year. They were picked for their "spirit of sacrifice, for their exceptional qualities, but also, for their human values," Read more [...]
Abdullah & Rania End Tour In Brazil
The King and Queen of Jordan have wrapped their tour of Latin America today in Brazil. The royal couple was supposed to continue on to other countries in the region, but issues back in Jordan are calling them home early.
Just as it was in Chile and Argentina, King Abdullah met with leaders to discuss economic and diplomatic ties with Jordan. This time it was with Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two leaders also talked about Mid-East peace talks, and the Jordanian king praised Read more [...]
