Thumbs down for Bush in global poll

Although Britain is the US’ closest ally in Europe, Britons do not think much of President George Bush, an AP poll in Europe and selected countries of the world has found.

In the AP-Ipsos poll, 41% of those surveyed said they had a “very unfavourable” view of Bush and 23% said “somewhat unfavourable.” Only 8% said they had a “very favourable” view and 22% had a “somewhat favourable” view.