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(FILES) A picture taken 02 October 2006 shows Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim at the 62nd Inter American Press Society (SIP) assembly, in Mexico City.Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is still the richest man in the world, but his lead over other entrepreneurs is narrowing, according to Forbes magazine's list of billionaires published late 08 March 2007. The list's total net worth grew 35 percent from last year to a staggering 3.5 trillion dollars, with Mexican telecoms mogul Carlos Slim Helu jumping into third place with a massive 19 billion dollar increase in his net worth. AFP PHOTO FILES / Susana GONZALEZ