Most Muslim nations immune to Obamamania, says survey

Thanks to the new president, America's image is on the rebound throughout much of the world, with more than nine-in-ten in France and Germany reposing faith in Obama's leadership, he said. Because of Obama, ratings for the US itself are up dramatically, with sizeable increases in Latin America, Africa and much of Asia, Wike wrote.

However, when it comes to Muslim nations, America's overall image remains unchanged, though Obama is viewed more positively there than George Bush. In Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and the Palestinian territories, fewer than 30 percent of the people have a positive view of America, according to the survey. [Irish Sun] Read more