Greta Thunberg has refused to accept an environmental award.
The 16-year-old said "the climate movement does not need any more awards" when she was offered the accolade by the Nordic Council.
She also turned down AED 190,000 in prize money
Thunberg has urged politicians and people in power to listen to science and do something about climate change.
US to blockade Iran on Monday after talks fail to yield a deal
The US Central Command said it will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT), after President Donald Trump said the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz.
Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
Haiti has declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and visitors at its Laferriere Citadel tourist attraction.
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
Australia has announced on Monday that a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership.
Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in Sunday's national election after 16 years in office, marking a setback for his allies in Russia and US President Donald Trump's White House.
Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks stumble
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire.
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