Bill Gates again world’s richest man; Trump slips


  • World
  • Monday, 20 Mar 2017

Gates (left) and Trump.

NEW YORK: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates once again topped the Forbes magazine list of the world’s richest billionaires, while US President Donald Trump slipped more than 200 spots, the magazine said Monday.

Gates, whose wealth is estimated at $86 billion, led the list for the fourth straight year.

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