World's most powerful women

POSTED: 10:54 AM PDT Aug 23, 2012    UPDATED: 06:58 AM PST Mar 08, 2013 

In honor of International Women's Day, here's a look at the world's most powerful women.

Angela Merkel
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1. Angela Merkel. Chancellor, Germany. The world's No. 1 Most Powerful Woman for the second year in a row, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the "Iron Lady" of Europe and the lead player in the eurozone economic drama that continues to threaten global markets.

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