WASHINGTON, D.C.: The world increasingly believes China will become the top superpower but the United States enjoys a better image in most regions, according to a poll released on Thursday.

A 39-nation study by the Pew Research Center found that the US is still enjoying the boost to its reputation that followed the election of President Barack Obama—except in a number of Islamic nations where Washington remains widely disliked.

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