Angela Merkel again tops Forbes Most Powerful Women list

YEREVAN, MAY 22, ARMENPRESS: The German Chancellor held the top spot in the annual list as one of only two European women to make it into the top 10, reports Armenpress, referring to Independent.

Michelle Obama climbed three places from last year to reach fourth while Brazilian President Rousseff and philanthropist Melinda Gates took second and third.

Hillary Clinton remained in the top 10, ranked fifth, despite no longer holding the post of US Secretary of State.

While the US continues to dominate the rankings, women from 25 other countries were also featured.

The Queen dropped her ranking frown from 26 to 40, while Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling fell further down the ladder for yet another year, dropping from 78 to 93.