On 75th anniversary of V-E Day, about 300,000 American WWII veterans are alive
World War II service members’ numbers have dwindled from around 939,000 veterans in 2015 to about 300,000 in 2020.
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5 charts on views of press freedom around the world
To mark World Press Freedom Day, here are five charts that show how people globally see the freedom of the press.
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Coronavirus downturn likely to add to high government debt in some countries
For some governments, the debt incurred on COVID-19 relief will add to the considerable red ink already on their ledgers before the pandemic.
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Nigerians living near a major Belt and Road project grew more positive toward China after it was completed
Our analysis assesses the relationship between Nigerians’ distance to a major Chinese investment in their country and their views toward China.
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Fast facts about South Koreans’ views of democracy as legislative election nears
South Koreans are headed to the polls April 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues; 300 seats in the country’s legislative body are at stake.
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Americans See Spread of Disease as Top International Threat, Along With Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons, Cyberattacks
Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
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More than nine-in-ten people worldwide live in countries with travel restrictions amid COVID-19
The movement of people across borders has halted in much of the world as countries close their borders in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Fast facts on how Greeks see migrants as Greece-Turkey border crisis deepens
As a standoff escalates at the Greece-Turkey border, here’s how people in Greece see migrants, as well as how many migrants live in Greece.
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How people around the world see democracy in 8 charts
People are widely dissatisfied with democracy in their country and believe that elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
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Democratic Rights Popular Globally but Commitment to Them Not Always Strong
Majorities say the democratic principles tested on our survey are at least somewhat important. But often, underwhelming percentages describe democratic rights and institutions as very important.
