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).
Who is the head of state and the head of government in Ireland? Ireland has a president as a head of state. The Irish President is currently Michael D. Higgins, who has been president since November 2011, and intends serving a 7 year term.â¦ Ireland has a president as head of state. Currently, on December 16th 2011, the president is Michael D. Higgins.