Obama and drone strikes: Support but questions at home, opposition abroad
In his address Thursday on U.S. counterterrorism policy, President Obama defended the use of drones, which has the support of the U.S. public but is strongly opposed abroad.
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Australians believe economy is fair
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Indonesians Frustrated With Economy, Survey Finds
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U.S. stands out as a rich country where a growing minority say they can’t afford food
During tough economic times many people around the world find it difficult to afford life’s basic necessities. Nearly half (a median of 49%) of those surveyed by the Pew Research Center in developing economies and a quarter (25%) in emerging markets say that, at some point in the past year, they have been unable to afford food that their families needed.
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Economies of emerging mkts better rated in tough times
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The global economy: Things could be better
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Broad Support for Renewed Background Checks Bill, Skepticism about Its Chances
Overview Following the Senate’s rejection of gun legislation last month, the public continues to overwhelmingly favor making private gun sales and sales at gun shows subject to background checks. Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) say that if the Senate bill is reintroduced, Congress should pass it. However, even gun control advocates are pessimistic that new […]
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Wow, Americans Are a Lot More Miserable About the Economy Than Canadians
