The percentage of Mexicans holding favorable views of the U.S. fell from 62% to 44% after Arizona’s immigration law passed.

In 16 of 21 countries, majorities or pluralities approve of Obama’s international policies generally — but that number falls to 7 with respect to his handling of the Middle East.

Despite a decline in his popularity at home, Obama continues to enjoy broad popularity around the world.

In 20 nations surveyed in both 2010 and 2007, the median percentage expressing favorable views of the U.S. rose by 20 points.

Of the 22 nations surveyed before the start of the soccer tournament, a plurality in 14 countries — including every nation not picking its own country — predicted that Brazil would win the 2010 World Cup.

Just roughly a quarter of Americans said they were excited about the 2010 World Cup in a survey administered prior to the start of the tournament.

Four-in-ten internet users have been contacted by someone from their past who found them online.