The annual Forbes ranking showcases women making a difference in the realms
of politics, business, finance, entertainment and philanthropy. Here are the top
100–
(Ranks calculated May 2013)
1. Angela Merkel (Chancellor, Germany)
2. Dilma Rousseff (President, Brazil)
3. Melinda Gates (Cochair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States)
4. Michelle Obama (First Lady, United States)
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