Forbes has released its latest list of the 100 Most Powerful Women. Topping the list is German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Yes, the woman that our president thought deserved a back rub! Second is Wu Yi, the Vice Premier of China followed by Ho Ching, Chief Executive of Singapore's state owned investment company, Temasek. She is also the wife of Singapore's Prime Minister. Condaleeza Rice is in fourth position, followed by Indra Nooyi, head of PepsiCo and Sonia Gandhi, President of the Indian National Congress.

Surprises this year - the domination of Asian women. For example, as noted above, 4 of the top 6 are Asian. And 29 of the top 100 are in politics. Maybe this is how women will wield equal power - through the ballot box.

Check out the list.

Gillian Parrillo
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