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It was the first boat intercepted by Australia since it signed deal with Malaysia on July 25.
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Mostly Sri Lankan Tamils left the country in large numbers with the outbreak of hostilities between the LTTE and government forces since 1983.
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Immigration minister said children will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Oz has long attracted people from poor, countries hoping to start a new life.
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The agreement has been described as a "big blow" to people smugglers.
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Asylum seekers face mandatory detention in Australia as they await visas.
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Fifty asylum seekers are feared dead after their boat sank in the violent seas off Australia.
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Dozens of asylum seekers are feared dead after a boat sank in violent seas off Australia`s Christmas Island.
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Australia has a policy of mandatory detention for "boat people".
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Australia said that vulnerable asylum-seekers including children would be moved out of detention centres into the community, easing tough policies after facilities came under major strain.
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The vessel, carrying 21 passengers and two crew, was intercepted on Saturday.
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