report | Jan 27, 2011

The Future of the Global Muslim Population

A new Pew Forum report on the size, distribution and growth of the global Muslim population finds that the world’s Muslim population is expected to increase by about 35% in the next 20 years, but it is expected to grow at a slower pace in the next two decades than it did in the previous two decades.

report | Jul 22, 2010

Canada’s Chief Statistician Quits Over Census Changes

The head of Statistics Canada has resigned over the government’s decision to drop the mandatory long form in the 2011 Census, stating that the voluntary survey that will be instituted in its place is not an adequate substitute. The resignation statement by Munir A. Sheikh declined to explain what advice he and his agency gave […]

report | Jul 22, 2010

Censuses Ignite Controversy in Canada and the U.K.

The head of Statistics Canada has resigned over the government's decision to drop the mandatory long form in the 2011 Census while in the United Kingdom, next year's census may be the last in traditional form.

report | Dec 17, 2009

Global Restrictions on Religion

Global Restrictions on Religion, a new study by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life, finds that 64 nations - about one-third of the countries in the world - have high or very high restrictions on religion.

report | Sep 14, 2009

U.S. Image Improved in Canada

America’s ratings have risen north of the border, but differences persist over Afghanistan and U.S. economic influence

report | Jul 9, 2009

Gay Marriage Around the World

Navigate this Report: Countries That Allow Gay Marriage The Netherlands Belgium Spain Canada South Africa Norway Sweden Looking Ahead Countries That Ban Gay Marriage Registered Partnerships and Other Legal Arrangements In many countries around the globe, the institution of marriage is in flux as governments consider whether to allow gay and lesbian couples the right […]

report | Sep 30, 2008

Abortion Laws Around the World

Abortion is as controversial abroad as it is in the United States. Many governments struggle to strike a balance between the rights of pregnant women and the rights of unborn fetuses. As the following summary of abortion laws and practices in 30 countries shows, this often leads to complex policies governing when and under what […]

report | Aug 17, 2006

The Surprising Impact of Global Warming on Tourism

Which countries will win, which ones will lose in the race for tourism dollars as global warming heats up. (Hint: Book that Mongolian vacation now.) And did embedded reporters slant the news in Iraq?

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