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).
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, on the throne for 68 years, is the current longest reigning monarch. Top 10 oldest monarchs in the world, including heads of states within countries. Queen Elizabeth II will overtake Queen Victoria as the longest reigning British monarch in September. King of Malaysia, Abdul Halim.