MIDDLE EAST
Abbas Would Clearly Win Palestinian Ballot (Click for Details)
Mahmoud Abbas would win a new election in the Palestinian territories, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 54 % of respondents would vote for the current Palestinian Authority president and leader of Fatah in the next ballot, up four points since March.
June 25, 2010
Domestic Politics » Elections
Palestinians See Turkey as Best Regional Ally (Click for Details)
Many people in the Palestinian territories consider Turkey as their closest ally in the region, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 43 % of respondents believe Turkey is the most supportive of the Palestinians and their cause.
June 22, 2010
Foreign Affairs & Security » Regional Conflicts/ Issues
WEST & CENTRAL ASIA
Turkey’s governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) is technically tied with the Republican People’s Party (CHP), according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 32.5 % of respondents would vote for the CHP in the next legislative election, while 31.1 % would support the ruling AKP.
June 21, 2010
Domestic Politics » Political Parties
EAST ASIA
Thais Urge for Dialogue, Not Elections, For Peace (Click for Details)
Many people in Thailand reject the notion that a new general election will achieve national reconciliation, according to a poll by Bangkok University. Only 16.6 % of respondents think dissolving the legislature is the best way forward.
June 23, 2010
Domestic Politics » Elections
Foreign Affairs & Security » Regional Conflicts/ Issues
Multi-Country poll- Global Economic Crisis Was Personal in Countries Far and Wide (Click for Details)
Gallup's Personal Economy Index before and after the global economic meltdown in 2008 shows the crisis touched everyday lives around the world. In 61 out of 96 countries, scores fell significantly, documenting a decline in economic situations at the personal and community level. Ireland led the declines, followed by other major economies such as Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
June 22, 2010
Economy » Economic Globalization
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