The United States has taken in 1,500 refugees since the start of the Syrian war in 2011, and President Barack Obama has committed to accepting 10,000 more over the coming year. Some 35 percent of those surveyed said that figure was too high.
* World's longest serving current Head of State: King Rama IX of Thailand (since June 9, 1946). * World's longest serving current republican Head of State: President Omar Bongo of Gabon (since November 28, 1967).
Leaders currently in office are in bold italics, with Robert Mugabe being the oldest currently serving head of state and government. 1  Äá» MÆ°á»i, Prime Minister of Vietnam (1988â1991), 2  Yasuhiro Nakasone, Prime Minister of Japan (1982â1987), the second-oldest living state leader.