Merkel rated most powerful woman in world

Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, has been ranked the most powerful woman in the world for the second year in a row by Forbes magazine in the annual list dominated by politicians, businesswomen, and media figures.

Merkel rated most powerful woman in world
Thu, 23 Aug, 2012 - 01:00
Lily Kuo

Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, placed second, followed by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, making the top three spots unchanged from last year.

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