Forbes names Germany’s Merkel most powerful womanAugust 25, 2011 - 12:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the most powerful woman in the world, according to Forbes magazine. The U.S.-based Forbes says Merkel is "head of the one real global economy in Europe and is the 'undisputed' leader" of the European Union. The business magazine ranks U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in second place, followed by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in third. Others included on Forbes’ annual list of the 100 most powerful women include U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama at number eight, International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde at number nine, pop music sensation Lady Gaga at number eleven, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth at number forty-nine. Forbes said the women on the list - mainly politicians, businesswomen and media and entertainment personalities - had achieved their power through money and strength, as well as through successfully using social media to extend their influence, RFE/RL reported. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |