The Most Powerful Woman in the World
Angela Merkel, Germanys chancellor and beloved podcaster, overtook Condoleezza Rice as the world's most powerful woman, according to Forbes magazine. The No. 3 spot was filled by ChinaҒs vice premier, Wu Yi, also known as the Iron Lady.Ӕ How did someone known as the Iron LadyӔ lose out to Angela Merkel?
Angela Merkel, Germanys chancellor and beloved podcaster, overtook Condoleezza Rice as the world’s most powerful woman, according to Forbes magazine. The No. 3 spot was filled by ChinaҒs vice premier, Wu Yi, also known as the Iron Lady.Ӕ How did someone known as the Iron LadyӔ lose out to Angela Merkel?
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Mrs Merkel did not have any ranking in the Forbes top 100 index in 2005.
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