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 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |