(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in the United States are worried about rising fuel costs, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 64 per cent of respondents say recent price increases in gasoline are a financial hardship.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Support for George W. Bush remains uneven, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 48 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, a two per cent drop in two weeks.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Adults in the United States are worried about the military operation in Iraq and financial matters, according to a poll by CBS News. 16 per cent of respondents say the war in Iraq is the most important problem facing the country, while 15 per cent mention the economy and jobs.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Adults in the United States are divided over who is responsible for rising fuel prices, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 29 per cent of respondents believe oil companies that want to make too much profit are to blame, while 24 per cent say foreign countries that dominate oil reserves are liable.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in Japan believe their prime minister should try to foster relations with two neighbouring nations, according to a poll by Mainichi. 76 per cent of respondents say Junichiro Koizumi is not doing enough to improve diplomacy with China and South Korea.
Lucio Gutiérrez had already lost the backing of allies and voters, after his decision to weaken the Supreme Court led to immunity for two former heads of state.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) Mario Canseco – After weeks of political pressure that saw widespread public demonstrations and even a state of emergency, Ecuador’s Lucio Gutiérrez was ousted by the National Congress yesterday.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Support for the administration headed by Junichiro Koizumi remains somewhat stable in Japan, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 48 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet’s performance.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Chinese adults are upset over the publication of a new text to be used for formal study in Japanese schools, according to a poll by the Social Survey Institute of China. 96 per cent of respondents believe the action severely hurt the Chinese people’s feelings and constituted an insult.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in the United States are concerned about rising fuel costs, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 58 per cent of respondents say recent price increases have caused financial hardship.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in Russia believe the federal administration should be in charge of establishing gasoline prices, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 87 per cent of respondents agree with the idea.
