Majorities or pluralities in 19 of 25 countries surveyed have a favorable view of the United Nations; moreover, ratings of the U.N. have grown more positive since 2007 in 12 of the 25 countries.

Despite worldwide skepticism of Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, he remains popular at home — though not quite as popular as his predecessor, Vladimir Putin.

In a reversal of recent trends, the 2009 Pew Global Attitudes survey finds that among 25 countries surveyed, the largest increase in support for trade occurred in the United States.

Nearly half of African Americans have gone online with a handheld device, helping to offset traditional lower levels of internet access among blacks.

A majority of Americans have logged onto the internet with a wireless connection.

Only 15% of Americans believe that the U.S. has the best health care in the world.

Nearly four-in-ten American drivers report having cursed or shouted at other drivers in the past year.