The foundation that administers the prestigious Nobel prizes has reversed its policy and invited Russia, Belarus and Iran, as well as a far-right Swedish politician, who all were previously banned.
Sweden’s Nobel reverses invitation policy. Russia, Belarus, Iran and far-right leader are welcome
FILE - A Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 file photo of a Nobel medal displayed during a ceremony in New York. The foundation that administers the prestigious Nobel awards has reversed its invitation policy and invited Russia, Belarus and Iran, and all members of the Swedish parliament, including a far-right party leader, who earlier have been banned. Vidar Helgesen, head of the private foundation said Thursday, Aug.
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