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Britons, French, Germans Solidly Back Obama
Most say it matters to their country who is elected U.S. president
July 23, 2008No fewer than 6 in 10 citizens in France (64%), Germany (62%), and the United Kingdom (60%) say they’d personally like to see Barack Obama elected president of the United States, and even larger numbers say the outcome of the U.S. election makes a difference to their country.More ...
Latin America’s Entrepreneurs: Catholics vs. Protestants
Protestants more likely to have plans to start businesses
July 15, 2008Protestant groups have spread through Latin America in recent decades, sparking interest in possible economic effects in the region. Polls from 2007 show Protestants are somewhat more likely than Catholics to have plans for improving their standard of living, and for starting their own businesses.More ...
Gallup Glance Around the Globe
July 14, 2008Data-driven insights into U.S. President George W. Bush's reversal of a ban on offshore drilling, charges of genocide against Sudan's president, the state of the economy in the United States, and religious tolerance in Australia.
In More Religious Countries, Lower Suicide Rates
Lower suicide rates not a matter of national income
July 3, 2008Comparing World Health Organization suicide statistics with Gallup Poll data show that in countries where most people are highly religious suicide rates are dramatically lower than in countries where most people are not religious.More ...
Many Balkan Residents Displeased With Road Conditions
A median of 53% are dissatisfied with the roads where they live
June 27, 2008Gallup Polls conducted in the Balkan region reveal that a median of only 44% are satisfied with the roads and highways where they live.More ...
One-Quarter of World’s Population May Wish to Migrate
Common thread worldwide is a connection to others who live abroad
June 24, 2008Across the globe, the desire to move abroad varies dramatically, from a high of 65% in Sierra Leone to a low of 1% in Saudi Arabia. However, a common thread that predicts people’s desire to migrate across the globe is having personal ties abroad.More ...
Radio the Chief Medium for News in Sub-Saharan Africa
Many in sub-Saharan Africa rely on radio to stay up on the news
June 23, 2008A median of nearly 6 in 10 sub-Saharan Africans say radio is the most important media they rely on to stay well-informed about events in their country.More ...
Young Arabs Poised to Maximize Their Potential
But just 23% say now is a good time to find a job in their communities
June 17, 2008Gallup Poll findings show that young people in 11 predominantly Arab countries have great hopes of a better life in the future despite the current economic conditions that prevail in most countries in the region.More ...
Fear Hampers Free Speech in Former Soviet Nations
Perception that many are afraid to voice political views rose in 2007
June 9, 2008In many former Soviet republics, residents were more likely in 2007 than 2006 to say most or many people in their country are afraid to openly express their political views.More ...
Gallup Glance Around the Globe
June 3, 2008Data-driven insights into Hillary Clinton's win in Puerto Rico, the U.N. World Food Summit in Rome, the most recent criticism of U.S. President George W. Bush, and political protests in Thailand.
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