Tuesday's news

05 Mar 2013

Meagher’s killer faces more rape charges, the Queen is released from hospital and Forbes reveals their 2013 list of billionaires.

Fresh rape charges for Meagher’s killer

The man accused of raping and murdering Jill Meagher was charged yesterday with raping more women in the lead-up to her death. Bayley has been charged with the rape and false imprisonment of two women. Yahoo Seven has the details.

Forbes’ 2013 list released

Gina Rinehart is the top Aussie on the Forbes’ 2013 billionaires list with an estimated fortune of $17 billion. Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim topped the list, followed by Bill Gates and Amancio Ortega, of Zara fame. Ninemsn has more.

Queen out of hospital

The Queen has been released from a London hospital after a 24-hour stay for gastroenteritis symptoms. The illness forced her to miss a trip to Rome, her first overseas trip since late 2011. Read more.

Pre-conclave talks begin

Roman Catholic cardinals have started a week of closed-door meetings in Rome before a successor to Pope Benedict XVI is chosen. The opening date of the conclave will also be chosen during talks. Read more.

Nobel Peace Prize nominees announced

259 nominees have been named for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Despite the list being kept a secret, Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai and Bill Clinton are believed to be nominated. Read the full story.

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Batman to the rescue

Batman has delivered a man into the hands of British police in Bradford, North England. The wanted 27-year-old was subsequently charged with handling stolen goods and fraud. ABC News has more.