America's reputation in tatters as longstanding allies now view US unfavorably (opens in new tab)

by US-based pollster, Pew International, 61% of people in the US disapprove of the war while only 37% approve. The US president’s overall approval rating, meanwhile, has slipped to 34%.In many other countries, however, this disenchantment looms larger. Pew’s revealed 12 months ago a strong lack of confidence in across much of the world. The survey was conducted in 24 mostly European countries, but also countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Respondents were asked a ques...