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Coalition Government Getting High Marks in Kenya

2008-10-06T18:48:52Z

A majority of Kenyans approve of all parts of their newly formed coalition government, including the cabinet, the parliament, the president, and the prime minister.

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Most Iraqis See Coalition Forces as Occupiers

2008-10-06T18:48:53Z

In June 2008, 71% of Iraqis said they think of the coalition forces in Iraq mostly as occupiers and just 17% said they think of them mostly as liberators.

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Zimbabweans Eager for Better Leadership

2008-10-06T18:48:54Z

As Zimbabwean political rivals President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai attempt to negotiate a power-sharing deal, Gallup reveals that most Zimbabweans (80%) disapprove of Mugabes leadership and that many are eager for the government to tackle the countrys economic problems.

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Angolans Question Honesty of Elections

2008-10-06T18:48:54Z

Angolans voted in their first peacetime election last week, but Gallup reports that in 2007 only 34% of Angolans had confidence in the honesty of their countrys elections.

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Most Filipinos See Ethnic Conflict Continuing

2008-10-06T18:48:54Z

As the Philippine government ceases negotiations with a Muslim rebel group fighting for autonomy, Gallup reveals that 40% of Filipinos think that five years from now there will be about the same amount of conflict between ethnic groups in the country and 28% say there will be more conflict.

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Pre-Crisis, Little Confidence in Ukraine's Government

2008-10-06T18:48:55Z

With Ukraine's government in political turmoil, Gallup reveals that earlier this year, 75% of Ukrainians did not have confidence in their national government.

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One Minute World View

2008-10-06T18:48:56Z

The data driving events around the world.

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Brit's Saw Economic Downturn Coming

2008-10-06T18:48:56Z

As the British Chambers of Commerce warns of a recession in the United Kingdom, Gallup reports that in 2007, 50% of British citizens said their economy was getting worse.

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U.S.-Poland Deal In Line with Poles' Views

2008-10-03T08:51:56Z

As Poland and the United States ink a missile defense deal, which Russia opposes, Gallup reveals that Polish citizens took similar sides in 2007, when they were more likely to approve of U.S. leadership than Russian leadership.

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Georgians Friendly Toward Russia Pre-Conflict

2008-09-26T14:44:45Z

Prior to the recent conflict, 64% of Georgians said they supported good relations with Russia by all means, up from 59% in 2007.

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Singapore Tops Public Transportation Rankings

2008-09-11T06:29:42Z

Singaporeans are more satisfied with their public transportation than are citizens in 20 of the world's most populous cities. Gallup reports from the field on Singapore's technologically advanced and highly efficient mass transit system.

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Singapore Sets the Bar for Water Quality

2008-09-08T16:41:45Z

In Singapore, citizens are more satisfied with the quality of their water than citizens are in any other country Gallup surveyed throughout 2006 and 2007. Despite scarce natural resources, Singapore is now working toward being completely self-sufficient in water resources.

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Chadians Assess Muslim-West Relations

2008-09-02T08:47:20Z

In the wake of recent violence between Chad's government and the followers of a Muslim spiritual leader threatening holy war against Christians and atheists, Gallup reveals that 61% of Chadians say violent conflict between the Muslim and Western worlds can be avoided.

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Blacks Pick Obama Over Jackson as Spokesman

2008-09-02T08:47:20Z

Black Americans are far more likely to choose Barack Obama as the one person they would like to speak for them on issues of race (29%) than Jesse Jackson (4%).

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Leaders Employ Behavioral Economics

2008-09-02T08:47:20Z

At Gallup's inaugural Global Behavioral Economics Forum, leaders from around the world explored how human behavior shapes, influences, and plays a pivotal role in growing successful and sustainable organizations, cities, and economies.

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Moving Beyond Traditional Economic Measures

2008-09-03T11:02:32Z

Leaders discuss the role behavioral economics plays in building robust, successful businesses and societies.

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Mongolians Distrust Government and Elections

2008-08-21T06:55:18Z

With parliamentary elections being held this week, Gallup reveals that relatively few Mongolians have confidence in their current government (37%) or the honesty of elections (21%).

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Italy Bill Could Cast Corruption Worries Aside

2008-08-18T08:24:21Z

Italy's prime minister says he wants to suspend trials for nonviolent crimes committed before 2002, including his own corruption case, for the good of all Italian citizens. But 80% of Italians believe that corruption is widespread throughout their government.

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Palestinians Likely Approve Aid for Police, Courts

2008-08-19T06:23:43Z

As world leaders meet to discuss how to bolster the Palestinian police force and judicial system, Gallup reveals that fewer than half of Palestinians are confident in these institutions.

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Lebanese May Be Wary of U.S. Support

2008-08-19T08:24:08Z

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made an unannounced trip to Lebanon this week to express the United States' support for democracy in the country. In 2006, 69% of Lebanese did not think the United States was serious about developing a democracy in their country.

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U.S. Eyes Mexico's Drug Trafficking Problem

2008-08-06T06:45:33Z

As the U.S. Congress debates a bill that would help fund anti-drug trafficking efforts in Mexico, Gallup reveals that in 2007, 39% of Mexicans said there is illicit drug trafficking or drug sales in the area where they live.

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Ireland Debates Economic Effects of EU Treaty

2008-07-31T06:22:42Z

As of 2006, 90% of Irish citizens surveyed thought their country's economy was good, but some now fear that a treaty seeking to reform how the European Union is run could have repercussions for Ireland's economy.

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Africans Support Advancement for Women

2008-08-01T06:23:03Z

As leaders at the World Economic Forum on Africa concentrate on finding ways to empower women in Africa, Gallup reveals findings from seven African nations that show there is strong support for women's rights in the region.

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Israelis Perceive Government Corruption

2008-07-18T11:13:43Z

As Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert comes under fire as a result of corruption allegations, Gallup reveals that in 2007 86% of Israelis said they believed corruption was widespread throughout their government.

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India's Lower Class Struggles for Equality

2008-07-21T08:46:30Z

In India's upper and lower social classes, a significant difference exists in satisfaction with the number and quality of jobs available in the country and in confidence in the private education system.

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