Here is a list of the world's 20 richest people, their wealth, businesses or interests, and countries, according to Forbes magazine's 2009 list:1. Bill Gates, 40 billion dollars. Microsoft, United States.2.
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![]( "China silk market traders protest \"fake goods\" label")
China silk market traders protest "fake goods" labelStall owners at Beijing's Silk Street Market, for years famous for its knock-off designer ware, protested at a law firm representing trademark holders this week after seven were suspended for selling pirated goods.
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Old Navy picks new ad agency as it repositionsOld Navy has chosen Crispin Porter & Bogusky as its new advertising agency as the clothing retail chain tries to reposition itself after a failed stab at moving into trendier fashion.
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Buffett world's richest man, Slim second: ForbesWarren Buffett, the famed U.S. investor who heads Berkshire Hathaway Inc, replaced his friend and Microsoft Corp founder Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.
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World's top 20 billionaires according to ForbesHerewith the 20 richest people in the world, according to Forbes magazine's annual list of billionaires.
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![]( "Warren Buffett topples Bill Gates as world's richest")
Warren Buffett topples Bill Gates as world's richestUS financier Warren Buffett has overtaken Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to Forbes annual billionaire's list, which this year saw Russia, China and India making increasing inroads.
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Buffett world's richest man and Slim secondWarren Buffett, the famed U.S. investor who heads Berkshire Hathaway Inc, replaced his friend and Microsoft Corp founder Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.
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![]( "Geek gear goes haute couture at consumer electronics show")
Geek gear goes haute couture at consumer electronics showGadgets have gone from geek fashion to haute couture with the debuts of crystal encrusted USB drives and Giorgio Armani-designed mobile telephones at the Consumer Electronics Show stage.
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Bloomsbury seeks fresh magic in Harry Potter's wakeHarry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has been inundated with orders for the final installment about the boy wizard and hopes a book on billionaire investor Warren Buffett will become one of its new best-sellers.Demand ...
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Berkshire Hathaway profit rises 12 pctWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said on Friday first-quarter profit rose 12 percent as earnings surged in its insurance and utilities businesses. Net income for the Omaha, Nebraska-based insurance and investm...