The latest Harris Interactive exclusive poll, in partnership with FRANCE 24 and the International Herald Tribune examines the impact of the crisis on summer vacation plans for Europeans and Americans.
The latest World Leaders Barometer from Harris Interactive for FRANCE 24 and the International Herald Tribune shows that Barack Obama continues to enjoy popularity and remains a symbol of hope.
The financial crisis, nuclear issues and geopolitics will top the agenda at the APEC summit of 21 countries in Peru next weekend. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will attend before visiting Brazil and Venezuela.
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) expects to vote in Taro Aso as prime minister on Monday. He will take over from Yasuo Fukuda who stepped down after his popularity plunged.
Members of Israel's ruling Kadima party vote on a new leader, one the party hopes will shore up public support it lost under the controversial leadership of Ehud Olmert. (Part 2 of 2)
Kenya's opposition claimed President Mwai Kibaki has refused to sign up for African Union-sponsored talks. Fresh negotiations mediated by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan are expected soon. (Story: A. Yeoh)
