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Author: Johnston, Megan

Many newspapers abroad are weathering the same malaise that has befallen their American counterparts. Yet newspaper publishing still seems to attract billionaires around the world, including those listed below. Our annual coverage of the world's richest people begins on page 111.

SERGE DASSAULT, France. His Socpresse publishes newspapers and magazines, including conservative daily "Le Figaro."

FRIEDE SPRINGER, Germany. Widow of Axel Springer, founder of the country's largest newspaper publisher, with 150 titles in 27 countries.

INDU JAIN, India. Chairwoman of Bennett, Coleman, publisher of the "Times of India," the largest English-language daily in the world.

ANTHONY O'REILLY, Ireland. Chief executive of Independent News & Media, with 175 titles and a weekly audience of 100 million.

JESUS DE POLANCO, Spain. Founder and chairman of Grupo Prisa, publisher of "El Pais," the nation's most-read newspaper.

DAVID (shown) AND FREDERICK BARCLAY, U.K. Bought Telegraph Group from Conrad Black's Hollinger International in 2004.

AYDIN DOGAN, Turkey. Dogan Yayin Holding has 40% of the country's newspaper circulation, with eight dailies, including English-language "Turkish Daily News."

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By Megan Johnston