Forbes reveals the list of world's richest people for the year 2010.
It's surprising that Bill Gates hasn't topped the list.
Carlos Slim Helu, a Telecom tycoon from Mexico who came third last year is the World's Richest Man now.
Bill Gates is in Second position followed by Warren Buffet.
India's Mukesh Ambani - Chairman of Reliance Industries and Lakshmi Mittal - World's largest steel maker are in 4th and 5th position respectively.
List of Top 10 Billionaires:
1. Carlos Slim Helu (Mexico) - $53.5 billion
2. William Gates III (USA) - $53 billion
3.Warren Buffett (USA) - $47 billion
4. Mukesh Ambani (India) - $29 billion
5. Lakshmi Mittal (India) - $28.7 billion
6. Lawrence Ellison (USA) - $28 billion
7. Bernard Arnault (France) - $27.5 billion
8. Eike Batista (Brazil) - $27 billion
9. Amancio Ortega (Spain) - $25 billion
10. Karl Albrecht (Germany) - $23.5 billion
Forbes also declared that Asia is leading the world's financial recovery and said the number of its billionaires, 234, reflects the "remarkable changes taking place in the global economy".
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1 comments to "Carlos Slim beats Bill Gates to become the World's Richest"
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James T says:
Buffett and Gates through their foundations have done something for their countries. Buffett's water initiative provides water to millions and Gates' libraries enhance this country. Slim ripped off the Mexican phone company, which still charges for a busy signal, is facing anti-monopoly charges under NAFTA by the US, and gives not a red cent (make that a red peso) to Mexico's less fortunate.